OpinionAndrew Mulligan: Champs face do-or-die struggle to avoid pantsing by PerthThe one thing the New Zealand Breakers have learned from their home games is that they don't want to be caught with their pants down in the Tangata Whenua room tonight.04 Mar 02:09 AM
OpinionWynne GrayDan Carter: Can you call it a comeback?WYNNE GRAY: Dan Carter has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards - but does he deserve it?02 Mar 07:44 PM
OpinionGregor PaulTana, what are you doing?GREGOR PAUL: There was rising optimism about the track the Blues were following under coach Tana Umaga and then thoughts of the bad old days have resurfaced.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: The magical illusion of Aaron CrudenWhen it comes to Aaron Cruden you are often left to rub your eyes and wonder how he just did that.01 Mar 04:47 PM
OpinionKiwi teams making big leap into unknownWe're all heading into the unknown with the revamped Super Rugby competition and that uncertainty extends to most of the Kiwi sides.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessHalbergs an evening of few surprisesRugby all but swept the field, Lydia aced one more award and Kane was able to notch yet another honour.18 Feb 10:18 AM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: The curious case of Neil WagnerLeft arm bowler's omission from an under-performing New Zealand team is just plain weird, writes Dylan Cleaver.17 Feb 07:25 AM
OpinionSuper Rugby coverage to match diversityWhy are there so few young Maori and Polynesian journalists covering this game?16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Mulligan: The one wicket wonderHe's about to play his 100th cricket test for New Zealand, incredibly in a row, and has 100 test match sixes to his name.11 Feb 07:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Composure brings its own rewardThe All Blacks Sevens returned from Sydney after claiming their second straight world series tournament title.09 Feb 06:27 PM
OpinionChris Rattue: You can smell the Aussie fearThe tourists have found themselves in a lion's den, and they don't have many big rocks to throw at the beast.03 Feb 06:19 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Crowd abuse plumbs depths of nastinessF-word chants took the shine off of New Zealand's stunning victory.03 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionChris Rattue: Forget the 'spirit in cricket', Mankad is fair gameCOMMENT: Forget the idea of a "gentlemanly" spirit in cricket, Mankad is fair game, writes Chris Rattue.03 Feb 12:18 AM
OpinionBlues looking ready for businessThere is genuine excitement at Blues HQ. There is laughter in the ranks.02 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonIs David Warner growing up?Is David Warner growing up? That question might be interpreted as patronising but it is meant sincerely.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Short straw for Super Rugby"The winter codes are emulating their summer brethren who have poured bastardised versions of the real game into the cricket calendar."01 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew Alderson: Thirty-five years are enough, time to get over the underarmBrian McKechnie and the Chappell brothers, Greg and Trevor, must dread February 1 rolling around, so to speak.30 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Mulligan: Long live the king!Tennis is one of those sports that looks lonely. Golf, cricket and tennis have an air of individualism that relies on strength of character.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Eddie Jones must be barking mad to let Mad Dog Dylan Hartley lead the packCOMMENT: England rugby stepped over a line this week, when it allowed Mad Dog Dylan Hartley to take over the captaincy, writes Chris Rattue.27 Jan 12:02 AM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Great to be back at the BasinOne of the beauties of reporting on cricket is getting to use the Basin Reserve as an office for a few days each year.24 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionNiall AndersonFavourite sons set to rule courtTwo of the Breakers' favourite sons have been given the keys to the kingdom.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionThe problem with women's sport? YouCOMMENT: The end of 2015 has helped knock over some sporting misconceptions, writes Chris Rattue.20 Dec 04:40 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Chameera turns test with 13 deliveriesDushmantha Chameera turned the contest on its ear in the space of 13 deliveries yesterday. And the key to his success was pace.19 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Mulligan: Star Oars - A Darth in FamilyA long time ago (Tuesday night this week, quite a long time in a 24-hour news cycle these days) in a galaxy far, far away (Lake Karapiro).17 Dec 08:19 PM
OpinionChris RattueCome on, Tonks - lighten upCOMMENT: The spat between Tonks and Rowing New Zealand is plain weird, writes Chris Rattue.16 Dec 06:00 PM
OpinionWishing for a Tyson Fury comeuppanceAndrew Mulligan puts together his sporting wishlist for 2016 - starting with the hope for a sporting comeuppance for heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.10 Dec 08:24 PM
OpinionSilly to brand sevens side after poor startBack the truck up just a second. If you thought the US twice beating the All Blacks sevens side in Dubai was crazy, that result has nothing on some of the reaction to it.08 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionPayne too good to play gender cardIt was predictable the first question asked of New Zealand's Danielle Johnson when she lobbed into Brisbane this week for today's Origin Jockeys series at Doomben was: Have you ever been....04 Dec 04:00 PM
