OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Tiny titan signing off dashing careerKeven Mealamu deserves so much better than to depart in the current Blues shambles, writes Chris Rattue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: SBW looking hit and mythChris Rattue writes: Come on Sonny Bill Williams - time for the world's greatest athlete to start walking the walk again.07 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
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
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
OpinionChris RattueWallabies will not lie down any longerThe Waratahs - or make that big Will Skelton - fired World Cup warning shots across the bows of the Crusaders in Sydney.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Strange but true - things to ponderChris Rattue takes aim at a few surprising things from the week's sport, from Ryan Hoffman's concussion to Lydia Ko's stagnation.20 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Rating contendersThere are New Zealand coaches with excellent credentials who could take over the Blues.19 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRattue: Time to kick boys into touchWho are the essential World Cup picks, and who are the non-essentials? Chris Rattue tells us who he thinks are the essential World Cup items.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueTesty Kirwan shows cracksOh what a lovely circus, writes Chris Rattue. The Blues can barely win on the field, and now they are losing their cool with the media off it.13 May 05:00 PM
WarriorsKonrad Hurrell turning into a liabilityKonrad Hurrell is turning into a liability, a disappointing blot on an exciting Warriors landscape, writes Chris Rattue.11 May 10:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRattue: Auckland, a rugby league town?Let's plot a magic few weeks for the Warriors and look at why they have such a promising road ahead, writes Chris Rattue.10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRetire, Richie, for your healthRichie McCaw: retire now in order to give yourself the best possible chance of living life to the full, pleads Chris Rattue.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueNZ number 1 in leagueChris Rattue writes: There is no argument now. New Zealand is No1 in league after the Kiwis crushed Australia 26-12 in Brisbane last night.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueIs it time for a new captain?If it wasn't a World Cup year, it would be time to consider a captaincy change, writes Chris Rattue - and it still might be if McCaw can't turn his form around.29 Apr 09:34 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Time for Black Caps to harden upThe New Zealand cricketers need to harden up before they venture back across the Ditch, says Chris Rattue.01 Apr 10:49 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Erratic playmaker letting side downShaun Johnson should be the solution. Instead, he's becoming the problem, Chris Rattue.29 Mar 11:19 PM
SportChris Rattue: Days etched in our memoriesThe Black Caps’ last gasp victory on Tuesday gripped the nation. Chris Rattue finds other sporting occasions which - helped by television coverage - stopped the nation.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: A touch of the Wasim Akram in Boult actionTrent Boult has almost effortless pace, a beautiful line, perfectly effective swing and has unleashed a good dollop of unplayable deliveries in the World Cup.26 Mar 01:57 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Cricket World Cup - the only certainty - anything can happenContest's only certainty - anything can happen. After weeks of action, tomorrow's semifinal is still a venture into the unknown, writes Chris Rattue.22 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Time for NZRU to take off the glovesSBWs' latest concussion problem shows just how unprofessional and irresponsible NZ rugby has been by rubber stamping his boxing career, writes Chris Rattue.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Out-of-touch Taylor left behindRoss Taylor was our premier batsman for a long time and his class has carried him through until now. When his form struck a bump, insecurities bubbled over, writes Chris Rattue.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Clouds gather round CrudenAaron Cruden's goalkicking woes are on the verge of costing him his All Blacks spot, writes Chris Rattue.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Why Sir John Kirwan must surely be on his way outKirwan's comments after the woeful display against the underwhelming Lions reveal one reason why his Blues regime is in terminal turmoil, writes Chris Rattue.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Dropping pink shirts won't earn refs respectNever let it be said that this column doesn't tackle the big issues.04 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue at the Cricket World Cup: Brendon McCullum has proved himself his wayBrendon McCullum's late-career surge has been so extraordinary that he now stands alongside Sir Richard Hadlee for his impact on cricket in this country, writes Chris Rattue.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Next World Cup will be without Dan CarterThe date: February the 13th. Time: About 8.45pm. This was the moment I gave up, once and for all, on Dan Carter as a sensible World Cup prospect, writes Chris Rattue.15 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Hot Spot moments add thrill to gameHow can the international cricket mob expect us to take the World Cup seriously when they don't? Come on, troops, get with the programme.08 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Fans miss out on coverage of Ko's amazing featsA plea to sports TV and internet bosses: please find a way of getting Lydia Ko in front of a large New Zealand audience, even if it is only in small but well-targeted doses.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Govt must keep Aussie eyes away from NinesChris Rattue writes: This is a chance for the Government to show that it governs for all footy followers and play a part in helping ensure the Nines remains here.25 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Watch Sky's sport while you canThere's enough cricket on TV to sink a ship and fortunately there have been other morsels to help float my boat.11 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Oz mocking Anzac spiritAustralia's fallen Kangaroos are running scared of the Kiwis all the way back to Brisbane, but this time they have gone way too far.04 Jan 04:00 PM
