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Richard Loe: Wallabies still have catching up to do

It's understandable that, for a lot of people, last night's Super Rugby final was being viewed as a kind of unofficial third Bledisloe Cup test.

Paul Lewis: NZ swimming goes even further off the Boyle

Paul Lewis writes: Lauren Boyle's success was one of the most uplifting sights in Glasgow but has underlined a recurring problem - what to do about NZ swimming?

Richie Barnett: Tallis revelations overstep mark

Gorden Tallis has opened a can of worms I find hard to digest. By revealing Robbie Farah told him Wests Tigers mentor Mick Potter "can't coach", he has overstepped the line and it will have an enormous impact on so many people.

Justin Marshall: Big Fijian gives Crusaders their x-factor

In today's column I want to have an in-depth look at Nemani Nadolo and the way the Crusaders have improved him out of sight and vice versa.

Wynne Gray: Crusaders won't win super showdown

Give the Super Rugby trophy to the Waratahs now. Bookies in NZ are clinging to the notion that the Crusaders are on a roll, but Wynne Gray doubts that.

Chris Rattue: Excuses, excuses from bad losers

The sights and sounds of our national rugby teams struggling in defeat are rare but well worth the wait for those who like to study the innuendo style of excuse-making.

Wynne Gray: Blueprint for victory - stop Dan

The Waratahs are concocting a plan to suffocate Daniel Carter in the Super Rugby showdown.

Scotty Stevenson: Getting to grips with judo is bit of a puzzle

I don't think I understood a single thing about judo until Saturday night.

Wynne Gray: Experience sure to be key in Super showdown

So you don't believe in history's influence on rugby games?

Chris Rattue: Super Rugby finally starting to rumble

It's been another confusing and often boring Super 15 season but Saturday night's semifinal clash in Christchurch should be well worth the wait, writes Chris Rattue.

Wynne Gray: Chiefs' stats a horror show

Even though Henry Speight has been busy with the Brumbies for a while now, you still wanted to rub your eyes.

Justin Marshall: Highlanders should feel proud

Let's compliment the Highlanders on the way they approached the game against the Sharks, writes Justin Marshall.

Hugh McGahan: Tommy guns into Friendly fire

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden has a nice, but uncomfortable headache to deal with after the return from injury of Thomas Leuluai.

Richard Loe: Aussies super confident but tests another thing

I have been on holiday in Australia for a couple of weeks where I got the impression there's a fair bit of confidence brewing.

Paul Lewis: Roll up, roll up for golf's Olympic-sized circus

Richie Barnett: The rise of the McFadden dynasty

Dynasty is a pretty big word in sport but I really think Andrew McFadden is on his way to establishing one with the Warriors.

Michael Burgess: Germany's victory saves the blushes of broken Brazilians

With one sublime moment yesterday Germany broke a 24-year drought - and saved the World Cup for Brazil.

Wynne Gray: Kirwan has failed to find the answers at Blues

Whatever the remedy for the Blues woes, John Kirwan has not found the answer, writes Wynne Gray.