RugbyMilner-Skudder proves explosive formulaMaybe the equation should be changed to Energy=MS2 or in this case Milner-Skudder at the double.28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueWorrying signs for Wallabies after semifinal defeatsAussie TV rugby commentator Phil Kearns has more to worry about than a dodgy penalty try decision and a few other things that didn't go his way in a Super Rugby semifinal, writes Chris Rattue.28 Jun 05:00 PM
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
Super RugbySour grapes in SydneyThe grapes were very sour in Sydney as the Highlanders hillbilly forwards soaked up all the hometown posturing - then rattled to the winning post, writes Wynne Gray.28 Jun 04:07 AM
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
OpinionJustin Marshall: Blues' gameplan isn't workingAfter writing a couple of weeks ago that I was really pleased with the quality and intensity early in this Super Rugby competition, along came this latest weekend.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: 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
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Lack of sting from star teamsThose inclined to provoke early season niggle will declare the Crusaders are toast, the Bulls are crisping and the Reds are burned offerings.15 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Resilience and character give Cruden right mixThe list of things that have tried to crush Aaron Cruden over the years is extensive. Plenty of oversized loose forwards and midfield backs have had a crack.06 Nov 08:30 PM
RugbyThe mystery of Will GeniaMy Chalkboard column for today could just as easily be renamed: "What's going on with Will Genia?"16 Oct 11:25 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Weakened Wallabies will get no mercyWynne Gray writes: The annual rugby war cry across the Ditch has a 'this is our time' theme before it is replaced with growing regularity by 'Wallabies in disarray' headlines.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Returning cavalry will help forget defeatWhile the All Blacks have no desire to downplay South Africa's victory or obvious potential, it's not as if they don't have similar room for growth, writes Gregor Paul.06 Oct 03:00 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: McCaw showing little sign of slowing downChris Rattue writes: It's that time again, a moment as good as any for paying homage to Richie McCaw.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Scrums a worrying shamblesThere wouldn't have been one person who went away from Westpac Stadium disappointed in the test match they watched.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Lacklustre Champs in dire need credibility boostThousands of empty seats in Perth, yet more glaring refereeing blunders in both tests and what appears to be an increasing gap between the All Blacks and everyone else.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Overseas refs get it horribly wrongThere were plenty of talking points from Saturday's international rugby, including the performance of Beauden Barrett and the workmanlike All Black victory.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Powder puff forwards make Aussies cannon fodderChris Rattue writes: Sorry Michael Hooper but you are wrong -your Wallabies are broken all right because the forwards are as bad as they've ever been.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Unsung heroes with a planIt is time to give a bit of credit to the unsung heroes of Saturday night's outstanding victory - Steve Hansen, Ian Foster, Mike Cron, Mick Byrne and Nic Gill, writes Justin Marshall.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Eden Park blitz eliminates Sydney's soggy stumbleWynne Gray writes: We don't need to poke fun at the Wallabies, they did it themselves as they staggered under the weight of another All Blacks Bledisloe blitz.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Inconsistent refereeing spoiling spectacleWas it just me or was Romain Poite like a traffic cop looking to book his quota of tickets with his yellow cards last night?23 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: ABs don't have defeatist boneJustin Marshall writes: This game won't be going down as a great All Black performance, but what happened at the end of the first test only enhanced my admiration for them.17 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Sheer bloody mindedness all that kept NZ in matchSheer grit saved the All Blacks. A dash of aura, a Sydney shower-box and the Wallabies' inability to clinch the deal helped as well, writes Wynne Gray.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: All Blacks are on the brink of crisisThe aftermath of the drawn test must include concerns that the ABs' World Cup retention campaign is showing too many flaws, writes Chris Rattue.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulOpinion: Hansen's choice best for ABsA lot has been made about Steve Hansen being a loyal selector. Which he is - but not blindly or to any individuals as is often suggested, writes Gregor Paul.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Crusaders score benefit of home semifinalIf experience counts for one iota in the Super 15 playoffs, the Crusaders will make inroads.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Under pressure Chiefs need to be two-trick ponyIt is no exaggeration to suggest the situation is dire and the Chiefs' chances of clawing their way to safety and a continued ride in defence of their Super Rugby crown, is grim.03 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: ABs should have started for CrusadersA victory over the Hurricanes, with two home fixtures left, would have put the Crusaders in the box seat for a home semifinal. Instead, they lost 16-9, writes Justin Marshall.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Carter must earn selectionIt would be pretty harsh on Coiln Slade if he was dropped to the bench after the way he's played. But I'm not sure that's what they will do., writes Richard Loe.28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Rise and rise of Retallick, all-action sensationLet's face it, when the All Blacks thunder to a rollicking test victory, our focus is on the dazzling back play, writes Wynne Gray.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Win sets ABs up for battles aheadEverything is set up for a fantastic start to the Rugby Championship, writes Justin Marshall. The All Blacks will have a high level of internal motivation, with the world record test-win streak on the line.22 Jun 05:00 PM
