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Off-water attitudes lack taste

A Kiwi-cringe factor has encroached on what has been an outstanding sporting contest at the America's Cup.

All Blacks: Crouch, bind, re-set

Wynne Gray: Umaga leniency NZRU at its worst

On every count the Tana Umaga decision is wrong.

Set of Six: NRL season awards

Chris Rattue: When sport drives me crazy

Franks' return big lift for AB's scrum

By not playing last week against Argentina, Owen Franks provided a sharp reminder of how valuable he has become for the All Blacks.

Paul Lewis: Body language says it all after opening races

If you were a student of body language, you'd have loved the first after-race press conference at the 34th America's Cup.

Wynne Gray: Cane appears stable but needs help

Questions about the All Blacks without injured skipper Richie McCaw will dominate the rest of their Rugby Championship campaign.

Chris Rattue: Titanic clash looms at Eden Park

The All Blacks' remarkable record at Eden Park will fall on Saturday. There, got that out, and now for the theories.

Paul Lewis: To outside world, it makes no sense

The saddest thing about the cheating allegations being decided upon by the America's Cup international jury is that few people outside the sailing community really understand them.

Wynne Gray: A short history of urine in sport

Dana Johannsen: City is a global leader in all things clean and green

San Franciscans could teach Kiwis a thing or two about being responsible global citizens.

Dana Johannsen: Oracle losing in the popularity stakes

The San Francisco Chronicle termed it "the incredible shrinking regatta", writes Dana Johannsen. The glorious global sailing showcase never eventuated, while the economic forecasts have been drastically downgraded.

Wynne Gray: Pumas must overcome four-year winning streak

It's been a while since the All Blacks lost at home. Almost four years to be exact since the Springboks got the cookies in Hamilton.

Chris Rattue: Politics aside, Cup sure to be fun

This one isn't so much David v Goliath, but Cain v Abel. Coutts is Barker's tormentor. He's our hero turned tormentor, writes Chris Rattue.

Dana Johanssen: Team New Zealand blitz speed record

Team New Zealand clocked up another jaw-dropping America's Cup speed record yesterday and the whispers are that NZL05 is capable of going much faster.

Wynne Gray: Scrums moving forward, shame passes are too

Now scrums are a contest, as they were intended to be, instead of a restart with angled offspin deliveries from the halfbacks, writes Wynne Gray.

Chris Rattue: Fretful McKenzie looks wrong choice as coach

the Wallabies can play better. They have been so bad as to make the All Blacks look better than they probably are, writes Chris Rattue.