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Dana Johannsen: Here we go again - Cup spats start

Less than a week after the protocol for the 35th America's Cup was announced, the sniping between syndicates has already descended into childish bickering, writes Dana Johannsen.

Gregor Paul: Fekitoa justifies faith of All Black coaches

It was, to put it mildly, a surprise to see Malakai Fekitoa enter the fray at Eden Park with 20 minutes to go.

Wynne Gray: England can play the game how they want

All the carping about England's style is boring, writes Wynne Gray. Let them play the game how they want. They had their plans for the opening test at Eden Park and for much of the match they put the All Blacks under enormous pressure.

Justin Marshall: Unpredictable England no easy-beats

With so many players missing for England that starred in the Six Nations it is difficult to give an accurate assessment of the approach they will take, writes Justin Marshall.

Dana Johannsen: Long break will help star - and rugby

It went against everything we know about concussion but many of us hoped Kieran Read's comeback for the Crusaders at the weekend was a sign his head troubles were over.

Justin Marshall: Vito in prime position to solve No 8 conundrum

The re-emergence of Victor Vito and the absence of Steven Luatua is an indication that the search for a world-class back-up to Kieran Read is on.

Chris Rattue: England Lite a poor match for ABs

The All Blacks 2014-style are the nearest thing to a shambles when compared to the glories of last year, writes Chris Rattue.

Paul Lewis: You must be joking...

Richard Loe: No faith in new crop of hookers

If, as expected, the All Blacks pick only Keven Mealamu and Dane Coles in their squad to play England today, I'd fully support that. writes Richard Loe.

Paul Lewis: Four years a lot of faith in coach

Gregor Paul: Leavers won't be missed

At the risk of being disrespectful to those who have announced their plans to set sail for pastures new, NZ rugby is not in the middle of a damaging player exodus, writes Gregor Paul.

Hugh McGahan: NRL make mockery of own tough line on lifting

The NRL are guilty of failing to reinforce the rules they introduced to clamp down on the lifting tackle, writes Hugh McGahan.

Richard Loe: Fekitoa looks just what ABs need

A couple of things will have become clearer for the All Blacks coaches after the Highlanders' defeat of the Hurricanes - not least the fact they will be feeling pretty good about Malakai Fekitoa.

Chris Rattue: Let rugby's characters loose

Rugby needs a complete overhaul, from the ground up, and there's a schoolboy called Taniela Tupou to help prove it.

Wynne Gray: Chicago - stretch the imagination

Believing rugby will gain some serious momentum in the US seems a decent leap of faith even though they have competed at nearly every World Cup, writes Wynne Gray.

Chris Rattue: Blues suffering another slow, lingering death

The Blues go in for a slow but premature death, season after season, and it is happening again, writes Chris Rattue: Sir John Kirwan is shaping as a struggling coach, to be frank.

Justin Marshall: Catalyst Slade sets up big win

The Crusaders turned in easily the most impressive performance out of any of side over the weekend in their big win over the Reds.

Paul Lewis: Right time to take on world

You know a sport is doing well when the promoters start bitching at each other. This week, the NZ Professional Boxing Association boss accused the handlers of Joseph Parker of being 'fools' for pushing him 'too hard, too fast', writes Paul Lewis.