OpinionDream final too close to callWe've got the two best teams going head to head and you wouldn't put your house on the winner, writes Justin Marshall.28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Captain Amazing sets the benchmarkRichie McCaw is the Phar Lap of footy, a man who never knows when he is beaten, writes Wynne Gray.26 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Clash of the loose forwards crucial for CanesWhere will the match turn, what can we look for to see who's getting some traction? Wynne Gray provides the analysis.26 Jun 03:14 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: New world relies on old waysEngland wore the bright pink safety vests, but it was New Zealand who needed them, having been run over in a T20 match at Manchester.24 Jun 09:29 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Bizarre appointment highlights call for neutral refsThere'll be about 50,000 supporters packed into Newlands delivering all sorts of advice to Peyper and his South African assistants, writes Wynne Gray.18 Jun 09:29 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: All Whites need multi-coloured paletteThe current juniors did a creditable job in the tournament, although they couldn't turn home advantage into anything memorable, writes Chris Rattue. Where were the kids who can take on the world?17 Jun 09:42 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Elliot to rekindle dreamIf Neil Sedaka thought breaking up was hard to do, he should have given making up a go. Breaking up is the easy part in professional rugby.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Rivals posing hurdle to Black SticksShould New Zealand miss out on a place at the Rio Olympics next year, they'll need to take a hard look in the mirror at events in the past few days.15 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Netball finals needs overhaulIf the conference system is here to stay in the ANZ Netball Championship, as we have been told it is, then bosses need to rethink the finals format.15 Jun 09:29 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Highlanders an inspiration for the BluesThe Blues just need to look at the Highlanders, writes Justin Marshall.14 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulSuper Rugby offers a place for 'old' menMaybe it's time to think of 35 as the new 30 and not fall off our chairs if there are a heap of 40-year-olds playing Super Rugby in the next decade, writes Gregor Paul.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Recruits cool to hot city marketShould the Blues should be granted a larger budget than everyone else to mitigate Auckland's higher cost of living, asks Gregor Paul.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Rugby spirit alive and well in ReporoaIf you ever feel rugby in New Zealand is dying (and the Blues make it seem terminally ill), go and see The Ground We Won, writes Paul Lewis.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Dear JK, 'Step aside and mana will rise'A winning ratio around 35 per cent across three seasons is not job retention collateral, writes Wynne Gray.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessThe good side of FifaFifa is not all bad. While it's hard to write anything in defence of the Swiss-based organisation at the moment, there are some positives that can't be ignored.08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Blues don't have the goods for 2016Justin Marshall writes the wekend showed the Blues haven't got the pieces in their squad to assemble a competitive team next year.07 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Derby just a trial for Blues rookiesCoach Sir John Kirwan is using tomorrow's match against the Crusaders at Eden Park as a trial for next year's Super Rugby series, writes Wynne Gray.04 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueBeautiful game will surviveAny old fool could run Fifa, and one has been. So don't fret; football is a lot bigger than Fifa, writes Chris Rattue.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Fret not, football fansAny old fool could run Fifa, and one has been, writes Chris Rattue. So don't fret; football is a lot bigger than Fifa... but why did this investigation have to fall into the hands of the American justice system?03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Crusaders' self-belief plumps their chances of making playoffsYou don't expect the Crusaders to be standing in line for miracles but, as Super Rugby heads into its penultimate round, that's exactly where they find themselves.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: It's easier to appreciate netball skills in fleshEntree choices to the test cricket at Headingley were a second night of Dancing with the Stars or wandering out west for a courtside debut at the netball.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Fresh start a blessingShe was once New Zealand's most celebrated netball coach, but Robyn Broughton's tenure with the Central Pulse can, sadly, be remembered only as a failure.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Crusaders top of try-scoringThe Crusaders are in a precarious tussle for the playoffs and surprisingly, are top of the pile in one department.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: Brilliant effort by players sells gameUnder-20 Fifa World Cup organisers will be grinning from ear to ear this morning.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueOn this form, it's a mistake to rely on Carter for the World CupSome people saw Dan Carter. I saw Nemani Nadolo. Others heralded a Crusaders turnaround. I'd be more inclined to say the Hurricanes are in trouble.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Another Super twistInto the spotlight for the Highlanders and exit stage left.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Robbie Deans has success written all over himWatching Robbie Deans lead the Barbarians to a good win over a strong Ireland side made me think - we could do much worse than getting him back into New Zealand's coaching system.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: Now boys, give us something to cheer forThe only thing that really matters for New Zealand football over the next seven days is results, writes Michael Burgess.29 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyWho wins Super 15 title?With three rounds of the Super Rugby regular competition remaining, our experts answer some of the vital questions that will define the season.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Bad England run costing NZ dearUnless things alter dramatically in Leeds, the Black Caps will be lucky to be invited back to England before the next arrival of Halley's Comet, writes Dylan Cleaver.27 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRattue: Time to quit the PR, BrendonQuit the happy-clappy bizzo and get down to test warfare, Chris Rattue urges the Black Caps following their humbling defeat at Lord's.27 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Injured Dagg raises interesting prospect on PiutauHeavyweight New Zealand Rugby censure followed Charles Piutau's announcement he was heading to play rugby in Ulster.26 May 09:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayAgeing All Blacks: Are they too old?Remember the uproar about the ageing All Blacks amid the ruins of their 1991 World Cup defence, writes Wynne Gray.25 May 05:00 PM