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Kiwi wingers lead in revolution

A handful of wingers in New Zealand are revolutionising the position and I believe Julian Savea has the skills to follow their lead to really take his game into the stratosphere.

Crusaders banish the blues but hard yakka needed for playoffs

The Crusaders got more traction when they kept the ball instead of hoofing it downfield but still look a little uncertain about their attacking methods and transition, writes Wynne Gray.

Transfer system rules need changing

Cruden's mana high as he shows what makes a brave warrior

Aaron Cruden has been dealt worse hands than this, writes Scotty Stevenson, and yet he’s still sitting at the final table.

McCaw will be OK, but Carter a worry

Tell me if you've heard this before: Richie McCaw is looking old, the Crusaders are on the wane, Dan Carter is a shadow of his former self?

Failure to grab game by scruff of neck a concern for Crusaders

After watching the demolition job the Chiefs did on the Crusaders, there was one really disappointing aspect to emerge.

Wynne Gray: Blulanders settling in after hopping sides

Cowan, Bekhuis and Woodcock or Naholo, Fekitoa, Aaron Smith, Ash Dixon and Dan Pryor - Wynne Gray wonders, which team got the better deal?

Cheika affair excuses don't add up, Sanzar

Sanzar was satisfied there was no malice in the conversation and felt Michael Cheika's approach did not amount to misconduct, writes Wynne Gray. If that's so, the questions will multiply.

Wynne Gray: Efficient Brumbies will test Blues

Scotty Stevenson: Dignity, grace, humility - words sum up Black Caps' legacy

In rugby these qualities are best and invariably embodied by that great chunk of a man from the Cape of South Africa, Schalk Burger.

Andrew Alderson: Black Caps' timing right on retirement

One of the World Cup final's intriguing sub-plots, which highlighted a gulf in mindset between the Australian and New Zealand cricket teams, was the retirement question.

Michael Burgess: Korean experience shows NZ's place in football world

Spending time in South Korea over the past few days has given a timely reminder of our place in the football world.

Tony Blain: Stumps and beer left flattened by fiery fifth ball

The graciousness with which McCullum led his side was a testament to his respect for the great and noble game, writes Tony Blain.

Wynne Gray: Tell us you understand the rules, Sanzar - we don't

Try telling me you understand what is happening out on the field. Even 50 per cent of the time. Because if you do I'll bet you are in a minority, writes Wynne Gray.

Justin Marshall: Coaches deserve applause for successful change of tactics

We are always very quick to criticise coaches when teams are inept or failing to get results so I would take this opportunity to give credit to the coaches at the Highlanders and Hurricanes.

Andrew Alderson: Final first time all top three struggle

The World Cup final was the first time at least one of New Zealand's top three batsmen had failed to get past 38 at the tournament.

Dylan Cleaver: Keep on believing: This was no flash in the pan

Hope and expectation can be cruel companions for NZ cricket fans.

Dylan Cleaver: One over and Starc sets tone for Black Caps innings

Life can get pretty tough when you're a talisman and you're having one of those days when you just can't "talis".