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Gregor Paul
Rugby analyst

Rugby analyst and feature writer

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Gregor’s latest content
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Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
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Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions

18 Jun 06:01 PM
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Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
Opinion

Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above

03 Jun 06:01 PM

OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.

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The youngsters who Razor should retain
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The youngsters who Razor should retain

20 Jul 07:30 AM

Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.

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Gregor Paul: The main concern with the All Blacks team to play France
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Gregor Paul: The main concern with the All Blacks team to play France

06 Sep 06:40 PM

Dalton Papali’i's selection at No 6 doesn’t leave much in the way of neutral ground.

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Gregor Paul: Foster's smart call? Why McKenzie earned surprise All Blacks start
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Gregor Paul: Foster's smart call? Why McKenzie earned surprise All Blacks start

06 Jul 10:30 PM

OPINION: McKenzie has turned himself into the No 10 the All Blacks long felt he could be.

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'Hiding in plain sight': The future All Blacks coach nobody is talking about
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'Hiding in plain sight': The future All Blacks coach nobody is talking about

02 Apr 05:16 PM

Opinion: McMillan needs to be injected into the conversation about future ABs coaches.

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Gregor Paul: The moment that proves the All Blacks empire is collapsing
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Gregor Paul: The moment that proves the All Blacks empire is collapsing

17 Jul 03:00 AM

One damning moment was the most powerful imagery yet that the Foster regime is collapsing.

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Gregor Paul: Sam Cane and the All Blacks' captaincy conundrum
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Gregor Paul: Sam Cane and the All Blacks' captaincy conundrum

19 Oct 04:00 AM

OPINION: The captaincy merry-go-round isn't something with which the ABs will persist.

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Gregor Paul: Why Sam Cane is regarded as 'the toughest man in NZ'
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Gregor Paul: Why Sam Cane is regarded as 'the toughest man in NZ'

10 Oct 05:00 PM

Opinion: Sam Cane's captaincy will be founded on the quiet but inspiring fury he brings.

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Gregor Paul: From contenders to pretenders - How the Chiefs fell apart
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Gregor Paul: From contenders to pretenders - How the Chiefs fell apart

05 Jul 06:00 PM

COMMENT: Hurricanes loss a travesty both in tactical approach and execution.

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Gregor Paul: Champions in the making? The All Blacks' godlike 80 minutes
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Gregor Paul: Champions in the making? The All Blacks' godlike 80 minutes

19 Oct 04:00 PM

COMMENT: All Blacks had fire in the blood and ice in the brain. Ireland had ... nothing.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks dodge bullet in controversial win
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Gregor Paul: All Blacks dodge bullet in controversial win

10 Nov 04:29 PM

England were robbed of a try by the TMO with five minutes to go.

From club footy to ABs - Hames' unlikely rise
Bay of Plenty Times

From club footy to ABs - Hames' unlikely rise

13 Sep 09:40 PM

When Kane Hames practised against the ABs, they were blown away by his scrummaging power.

The ABs' most under-appreciated player
Bay of Plenty Times

The ABs' most under-appreciated player

02 Sep 01:02 AM

Sam Cane may have become New Zealand's most under appreciated player.

All Blacks win crazy test
Bay of Plenty Times

All Blacks win crazy test

19 Aug 12:03 PM

A crazy week for the All Blacks ended with one of the craziest ever Bledisloe Cup tests.

All Blacks show class in win over Lions
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All Blacks show class in win over Lions

24 Jun 09:27 AM

The All Blacks have opened the series with a strong win over the Lions at Eden Park.

Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs
Bay of Plenty Times

Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs

20 Jun 09:29 AM

The Lions have restored some pride and confidence with a big win over the Chiefs.

Lions looking to call in reinforcements
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Lions looking to call in reinforcements

15 Jun 01:32 AM

The Lions are believed to be about to call up five players to join the tour.

Tietjens consumed by own monster
Bay of Plenty Times

Tietjens consumed by own monster

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Gregor Paul says any review of a failed sevens campaign should be short, sharp and leave an amazing legacy intact.

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