OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: NRL funny business no jokeThe jokes flowed after some unknown Cronulla Sharks players were recently accused of taking a performance-enhancing substance for horses.23 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Chiefs still building but already look dangerousThings look pretty good for the Chiefs and pretty horrible for the Highlanders. The Chiefs are not playing at peak and are still winning. The Highlanders are doing a lot right - but are still losing.23 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Journos mere relayers as Twitter drivel takes overTwitter has changed many things in short order, including the public's access - perceived or real - to sports stars, writes Chris Rattue.19 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJeremy Wells: The simple joys of test cricket at the Basin ReserveAh, peace at last. Finally I can just sit quietly on some grass and enjoy the sombre pace of test cricket.18 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Blues and Warriors have let some good ones get awayOh for a magic wand, and the chance to wave it around the footy fields of the world to call a few of our best Auckland players back home, writes Chris Rattue.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: Tests deserve five-day statusA test victory should be something that is hard-earned or achieved via exceptional skill.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Aussies run themselves outCricket must be the world's worst sport for back-biting, politics and whinging. Just ask the Australian team.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Southerners stagnateThat's three losses in a row for the Highlanders, and all those people who picked them to win the New Zealand conference must be wondering what's wrong.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRichie Barnett: Warriors need to get out of funkSelf-doubt is crippling the Warriors from what I observed in the round one game against Parramatta.14 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Great crowd, uncertain futureChris Rattue ponders the future of New Zealand softball, now that we are world champs.10 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Ruthless streak is Crusaders priorityIt looks to me like there is something missing within the Crusaders at the moment. I don't know what it is, but they look fla09 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: SBW needs to stay put to really shineFor a player that was once held in about the same esteem as boutique beers and Pol Pot in the eyes of league fans, there has been a barrage of favourable publicity to trumpet the return of Sonny Bill Williams.06 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Mexican softballers doing it hardSoftball is a DIY sport right to the top level, writes Chris Rattue. The world champion Australian players are among those to pay their own way to Rosedale Park for this week's world championships.04 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Crusaders out Crusadered as Blues do the businessMy phone ran hot with crowing texts and calls after the Blues' victory over the Crusaders. I guess I deserved it as, when I was put on the spot on the radio, I had to go with the Crusaders.02 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: The fighter and the foilSome time back, I flew off the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ranger in an F-14 Tomcat. One of the great days of my life.02 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJeremy Wells: Eden Park has lost its soul"Has the cricket viewing experience improved?" asks Jeremy Wells. "For our largest city the answer would have to be a resounding, no."25 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Opening debate is finally settledPerhaps those of us who were zealous proponents of Brendon McCullum opening in all forms of cricket were victims of our own greed.23 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenNerves of steel onboard AC72In a media first, our journalists hitch a ride on Team NZ's new AC72 as it tests on the Hauraki Gulf.17 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenKo success a victory for women's sportLydia Ko's endearing personality and outwardly casual demeanour mask steely determination for perfection.17 Feb 04:30 PM
