OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: NRL needs to sort out its prioritiesThe excessive fine dished out to Russell Packer this week suggests the NRL has some rather warped priorities, writes Dana Johannsen.05 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Clean sweep would go long way for McCullum and coAny suggestion their footing gets uncertain near an opposition's throat would be a jittery look heading into a tournament which quickly turns knockout, writes Andrew Alderson.03 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Sort team out and leave refs aloneTime to take control of your team, Sir John Kirwan, and the Blues boss can start by bringing his errant mentor and captain into line.02 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Latimer ahead of Cane in my teamIt's All Black selection time and there are unlikely to be many surprises, Richard Loe predicts.01 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsMark Richardson: Rushed test prep is bound to failNZ needs cricketing respect and they won't gain that on a diet of short form success alone, writes Mark Richardson.01 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Fine way to treat a messiahWhat a shame Sir Graham Henry was forced by Sanzar to apologise for his refreshing honesty, writes Paul Lewis.01 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Backslaps due for Erakovic and Castle's astounding winsDavid Leggat isn't sure if Marina Erakovic and Raelene Castle have ever met. If they had yesterday, it would have been backslaps all round.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Take on the best and take losses on chinLet's embrace the concept of losing All Black tests. We don't have to like the idea but we should consider the possibility and not get so het up about winning every international.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionThe Stats Don't Lie: History favours Crusaders, BluesTracey Nelson previews this week's Super 15 action and which sides have history and statistics on their side.31 May 12:05 AM
OpinionGregor PaulRight time for Gear to move onHosea Gear's departure to Toulouse provides a strong hint as to where the selection axe will fall when the All Blacks cut their training squad to 31 players, writes Gregor Paul.30 May 10:13 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: All Black bosses get it completely wrongMany people asked why Williams was even picked for the All Blacks' wider training-group camp in Mt Maunganui, writes Chris Rattue. The general rugby public was genuinely mystified.26 May 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Time Warriors started afreshPaul Lewis writes: The Warriors have become the most embarrassing body in New Zealand sport. That's saying something.25 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: 'Blind' justice looks daftRichard Loe says if Sanzar fine Sir Graham Henry for misconduct, they'll make a proper ass of themselves.25 May 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: Collapse cancels all the positivesAll week I've been hearing about the positives but life, in my book, does not work that way. You can be as good as you like for 90 per cent of your life but if you make one big stuff-up, it will define you.25 May 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Clinical Ali knew it was timeTiming hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision to retire from tests is indisputably perfect, writes Gregor Paul.23 May 10:59 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Better get used to Aussie in ranksThe idea of having an Aussie help out the Silver Ferns in their quest for world championship glory was never going to sit comfortably with everyone.22 May 05:30 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMerrick the man to rebuild PhoenixSome Phoenix fans might be underwhelmed by the appointment of Ernie Merrick - but chances are they won't be for long.21 May 03:41 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Snubbing of Fiji rugby shows no imaginationIt's official. The New Zealand Rugby Union lacks imagination and soul.19 May 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Why Warriors coach Elliott should goThe Warriors' record loss to the Panthers was the most embarrassing performance by a New Zealand team since our America's Cup boat almost sank, writes Chris Rattue.19 May 05:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Tight engineering timelines fatal flaw for speedy catsWith the competitors having invested upwards of half a billion dollars in the event, America's Cup organisers have declared the show must go on, writes Dana Johannsen.15 May 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Training group bloatedMost would agree the All Black selectors have picked the bulk of the country's top talent in their 38-strong training group.14 May 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne Gray: Camps add to heavy workloadSteve Hansen bemoans an oppressive rugby calendar but that will not stop him holding two training camps during a crucial Super 15 period, writes Wynne Gray.13 May 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Aussies set for rugby domination?Australian rugby is the winner so far this year, even if it doesn't go on to win the Super 15 title.12 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: In my experience, form counts mostThe video was called <i>Rugby Smart</i>. It came from the NZRU and I watched it as part of my coaching responsibilities in club rugby.11 May 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Lewis: Tragedy casts spotlight on event's futureArtemis could yet make it to the start line of the 34th America's Cup in July even as the shock of Andrew Simpson's death continues to reverberate throughout the sailing fraternity.11 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRichie Barnett: Doing the grind only way to prepare for NRLNRL clubs are continually searching for the latest innovation to give them the edge but I really think they also need to look back to understand what brings success.09 May 09:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Troublesome signs of empire in declineNew Zealand rugby remains a balloon ready to be popped after the latest round of Super 15 matches, no matter what the scorelines might say, writes Chris Rattue.05 May 05:30 PM
