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Phil Gifford: Who should really be accountable for slumping All Blacks

The top five columns of the year from Phil Gifford.

Paul Lewis: Why rugby must ban the rolling maul once and for all

Opinion: Every time a rolling maul try is scored, a little part of the game of rugby dies.

Revealed: The All Blacks who will take on England; Barrett back to 12

The All Blacks will be looking to end their northern tour unbeaten against England.

'We've got to make it count': Black Ferns plea to build on World Cup success

With their World Cup quest fulfilled, the Black Ferns’ next aim is to become unstoppable.

'One of the best coaches ever': Smith departs Ferns after greatest achievement

Wayne Smith spearheaded a seven-month revival that delivered a sixth World Cup crown.

'I went on to make a difference': Unlikely Black Ferns hero blows England away

With Portia Woodman forced off, a player known as the Detonator made an explosive impact.

Wayne Smith's eye-opening moment that sparked Black Ferns rescue mission

Master coach Wayne Smith once wondered whether he was erring with the Black Ferns.

'Best of all time': Black Ferns brace for fierce England test

Winning the World Cup will involve toppling a side setting an unprecedented standard.

NZ Herald Focus 3rd May 4pm

On this afternoon's NZ Herald Focus we have the latest on a Wellington daylight bank robbery and we meet Timmy and Tux - two very cool little penguins who have formed a special bond in rehab.

Wynne Gray: McCaw backing Schmidt as ABs coach hard to believe

There is a truer picture to Richie McCaw backing Ireland's Joe Schmidt as next All Blacks coach writes Wynne Gray.

Wynne Gray: Bold call to give new Springboks coach a four-year deal

Wynne Gray: Lack of 'must watch' rugby this weekend

Sanzaar is running the world's worst judicial system

There has to be a reasonable chance that Sanzaar, against unbelievably stiff competition, runs the world's worst judicial system writes Gregor Paul.

Wynne Gray: Sanzaar's tame response to TMO abuse

Wynne Gray: NZ dominance showcases weakened competition

Six rounds into the Super whizz bang-bang for your buck series and the best teams are pushing out performances to balance the mediocre.

Optimism building that Lions could tame All Blacks