OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Rustiness and complacency no longer factorsThose who feel the errors were first-test blues found comfort in coach Steve Hansen's assessment that his staff had overloaded the group with too many ideas.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Vito in prime position to solve No 8 conundrumThe re-emergence of Victor Vito and the absence of Steven Luatua is an indication that the search for a world-class back-up to Kieran Read is on.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: England Lite a poor match for ABsThe All Blacks 2014-style are the nearest thing to a shambles when compared to the glories of last year, writes Chris Rattue.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: No faith in new crop of hookersIf, as expected, the All Blacks pick only Keven Mealamu and Dane Coles in their squad to play England today, I'd fully support that. writes Richard Loe.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Hard-working England gaffer has grip on reality and wants to KO stereotypesSomething had to change when Stuart Lancaster took over. England had to shelve the arrogance which surrounded them, writes Wynne Gray.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Fekitoa looks just what ABs needA couple of things will have become clearer for the All Blacks coaches after the Highlanders' defeat of the Hurricanes - not least the fact they will be feeling pretty good about Malakai Fekitoa.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Leavers won't be missedAt the risk of being disrespectful to those who have announced their plans to set sail for pastures new, NZ rugby is not in the middle of a damaging player exodus, writes Gregor Paul.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall's Chalkboard: TMO is ruining the gameIt took the Highlanders-Lions game last weekend to crystallise my thoughts on an issue with modern rugby - the TMO (television match official) and, more specifically, the over-use of the TMO is infuriating me.16 May 01:30 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Blues suffering another slow, lingering deathThe Blues go in for a slow but premature death, season after season, and it is happening again, writes Chris Rattue: Sir John Kirwan is shaping as a struggling coach, to be frank.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Catalyst Slade sets up big winThe Crusaders turned in easily the most impressive performance out of any of side over the weekend in their big win over the Reds.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Hookers should be thrown in deep endThere might be a few people a bit nervous about the All Black situation at hooker. I'm not one of them. I don't think we are so badly placed, writes Richard Loe.10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatGregor Paul: Wasteland at the heart of the scrumSomething has gone wrong at hooker, writes Gregor Paul. Not for love nor money does the country seem able to produce them in the required volumes.09 May 09:42 PM
OpinionWynne GrayGray: Stadium would enhance waterfrontThe opportunity to build a new purpose-built ground on the waterfront leapt out as plans were revealed this week to redevelop the city, writes Wynne Gray.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Start lets O'Connor flaunt his defensive skills08 May 09:07 PM
OpinionBrian Ashby: Will ABs selectors ignore Ellis again?At the age of just 30, Ellis still has a lot to offer at test level, writes Brian Ashby. There's no doubt that for many in Crusaders territory there will be a sense of injustice if he is again ignored.28 Apr 04:00 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Contrasting routes to showdownThe Chiefs are the most lethal try-scoring side in the Super 15 and near the best with their defensive line, while the Crusaders are average in both categories.15 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Luck changes for in-form CrusadersThe Crusaders clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton this weekend comes at the perfect time.13 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Whistle blowers need to front upIt has become a constant theme that a lot of refereeing decisions being made in Super Rugby are fairly average, writes Richard Loe.12 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall's Chalkboard: How scrums are hurting rugbyJustin Marshall breaks down the issues with scrums and how the new rules are blunting the attacking capabilities of backlines.20 Mar 09:50 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Defensive weakness evident in statsIf you like your rugby loose with frequent scoreboard changes then head for Eden Park on Saturday.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Scrums eating up far too much timeIf rugby bosses are serious about making the game more attractive for players, spectators and the television audience, they have to do something about the scrums.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall's Chalkboard: The Stormers' out-to-in defenceJustin Marshall explains the Stormers' effective use of the out-to-in defence and how the Chiefs will try and break it.13 Mar 09:35 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Pro rugby is a brutal beast, but it heals tooThere just might be a good story here, if you give it a chance. That will come as a disappointment if you're after a dissection of the Hurricanes or a panic piece on the Crusaders.13 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Marshall will need all his nerve in Ellis Park clashThe dossier on the best use for Benji Marshall is expanding, writes Wynne Gray.13 Mar 04:30 PM
