New ZealandChiefs to win again?The Rugby Herald team give their expert opinion & analysis on the upcoming 2014 Super Rugby season. Radio Sports Nigel Yalden joins Gregor Paul from the Herald on Sunday and Patrick McKendry from APNZ newswire to 'crystal ball' the season ahead. Watch16 Feb 09:10 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Playing with rugby's futureIt was ludicrous. Blokes in suits who either played the game a lifetime ago or never even went near it, trying to determine what is best for the modern player, writes Gregor Paul.13 Nov 04:30 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: No one-trick pony nowThe All Blacks hope they will soon become like the French and be predictably unpredictable. They'd like to take steps down that road this weekend.13 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Now for the real testFrance were tough, resilient, creative and intensive and yet they might turn out to be a walk in the park compared with playing England.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: French unable to back up fearsome reputationFrance, forever touted as an All Black nemesis, are nothing of the sort, writes Gregor Paul. Their record against NZ is fairly dire.05 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: 14-test seasons remain despite players and bosses' stated reluctance01 Nov 07:16 PM
OpinionGregor Paul: Do refs side with ABs?Former England international Stuart Barnes says referees are intimidated by the All Blacks. Is he correct? Rugby editor Gregor Paul says only half the time.16 Sep 11:14 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Springboks add to list of desperate, misguided bruisersIt's time for everyone hoping to knock the All Blacks off their perch to try something else15 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulFranks' return big lift for AB's scrumBy not playing last week against Argentina, Owen Franks provided a sharp reminder of how valuable he has become for the All Blacks.11 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: All Blacks' Cup options runneth over once againThere must be a few players in or close to the squad who are starting to get edgy about whether they will make the final cut.23 Aug 09:17 PM
All BlacksABs: Young Tom Taylor made for the jobTest footy is always a plunge into the unknown, yet it feels like there is little uncertainty about how Tom Taylor will handle his debut.22 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Money may leave us short changedFor lots of reasons, it will be best if Julian Savea sticks with the Hurricanes rather than shift to - it is believed - the Crusaders, who are chasing him hard.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Where now for Deans? Not hereA return to New Zealand just doesn't feel like it would be the right for Robbie Deans or the right thing for New Zealand rugby, writes Gregor Paul.09 Jul 02:17 AM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Red flags fly over Marshall's worthJust wait for the incredulous howls when, as will almost certainly happen, the NZRU refuse to throw any money at Benji Marshall, writes Gregor Paul.06 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Horwill's 'not guilty' is a bad jokeThe least funny joke in rugby just got unfunnier, writes Gregor Paul27 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Gently does it the Hansen way with new capsBy fulltime tonight, the number of new caps introduced under All Blacks coach Steve Hansen could jump to 1421 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Hansen playing it surprisingly safe with picksFinally, a quibble of sorts - the previously impeccable Steve Hansen has picked a side that surprises not for its boldness, but for its relative conservatism.19 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Whitelock puts mongrel back in All Black packThere was a try from the end of the world but Sam Whitelock stole the show in Christchurch.16 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulRight time for Gear to move onHosea Gear's departure to Toulouse provides a strong hint as to where the selection axe will fall when the All Blacks cut their training squad to 31 players, writes Gregor Paul.30 May 10:13 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Clinical Ali knew it was timeTiming hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision to retire from tests is indisputably perfect, writes Gregor Paul.23 May 10:59 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Is this it for Kahui's career?If there is a God - he hasn't heard of Richard Kahui, or maybe he has and has taken a rather spiteful view of the Chiefs midfielder, writes Gregor Paul.30 Apr 10:18 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: IRB should show vision on TMOThe IRB has been notoriously reluctant to grant commonsense victories in the past.13 Apr 05:30 PM
