PremiumPremiumOpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Ref ruined one of the great Rugby World Cup matchesOPINION: Five of the top five columns of the year from Chris Rattue.02 Jan 01:00 AM
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OpinionChris RattueTop five columns of 2019: Chris RattueThese were the most-read columns by sports writer Chris Rattue in 2019.31 Dec 04:00 PM
LeagueRattue: Whinging Irish deserve gratitudeCOMMENT: The whinging Irish deserve our gratitude, for cementing a new rivalry which has sprung up unexpectedly, writes Chris Rattue.23 Nov 01:35 AM
All BlacksRattue: Give Smith a disability lessonI know someone whose opinion really counts who is glad Aaron Smith's sexcapade was exposed, writes Chris Rattue.12 Oct 02:30 AM
OpinionChris RattueRattue: Hansen need to know how to use cattleCOMMENT: Damn the last half hour. The Buenos Aires test felt like an opportunity to suggest Steve Hansen is our greatest All Black coach.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueNormal sporting service resumesThe Rio glow will last a long time, but normal sports service is resuming, which means the Olympics are taking their place among the usual suspects.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Why is Auckland sport such a joke?CHRIS RATTUE: Apart from the basketballers, Auckland's professional sports teams are basket cases.15 May 05:00 PM
WarriorsChris Rattue: Forget Konrad Hurrell, Shaun Johnson is the problemCOMMENT: It's the million dollar man, not the half million dollar one, who is the major problem at the Warriors, writes Chris Rattue.15 May 01:37 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Issac Luke flop of the seasonCOMMENT: There are many things to pick on at the Warriors, and somewhere near the top is Issac Luke, writes Chris Rattue.27 Apr 05:32 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Carter's comeback sideshow to 10s showdownSuper Rugby is a dud which is failing to properly showcase the brilliant new talent which abounds.20 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionChris Rattue: Are the All Blacks really the best team in the world?The All Blacks were named the best sports team in the world today but are they really the best 'team' in all sport?18 Apr 08:38 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Outdated oval's time is upCOMMENT: Great stadiums aren't the only things that make for a great atmosphere.22 Mar 02:22 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: New Blues much like the old BluesCOMMENT: Four games in and the new-look Blues look a lot like the old-look Blues, which is not a good thing, while the other New Zealand sides are springing to life.20 Mar 11:53 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Auckland's waterfront stadium has to happenCHRIS RATTUE: Seize the moment, Auckland. You don't often get second chances in life.15 Mar 12:07 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Warriors still in better shape than BluesThe Warriors stumped up with 40 minutes of the worst football in the league club's often horrible history but they are still in better shape than the Blues.06 Mar 01:12 AM
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
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
WarriorsChris Rattue: Don't be fooled by the New Zealand WarriorsThe 2015 season was the year of giving up on the Warriors for Chris Rattue, and he writes that sinking feeling hasn't gone away.01 Feb 02:20 AM
OpinionChris RattueRead's no-show sends out a bad messageCOMMENT: Unless All Blacks captain-in-waiting has concussion issues, there is no excuse for him missing the opening to the 2016 Super Rugby season, writes Chris Rattue.28 Jan 12:57 AM
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
OpinionChris RattueIf Carter gets one more award, I'll screamCOMMENT: Enough is enough, writes Chris Rattue, all this post-World Cup adulation for Dan Carter is a distortion.13 Jan 04:00 AM
