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
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: English threaten All Blacks' world record bidThere are some words you don't usually associate with English rugby.10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Erratic best describes the Blues' early workConsistency is not yet their forte as they wavered on the Highveld in Pretoria, teasing us they might conjure a late victory before falling 38-22 to the Bulls, writes Wynne Gray.09 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Injury a blessing for McCawThe All Black skipper has shown on numerous occasions that he can return to top flight rugby after a long lay-off and play miraculously good rugby, writes Gregor Paul.05 Mar 06:34 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Blues need grit before gloryJohn Kirwan is on a crusade to get more passion back into his side and stir more support from Aucklanders, writes Wynne Gray.03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Killer instinct taking hold in Kirwan's menIf you're a fan of the Blues, you have every right to feel encouraged by what you saw on Friday night, writes Justin Marshall.02 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Toddy's charges could do with a good dose of flairThe Crusaders haven't had the start they wanted but I wouldn't be too worried about their longer term prospects. Not yet, anyway, writes Richard Loe.01 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Li leads the way as JK's vision leaps into focusOutrageously young, supremely talented and yet virtually unknown, Tevita Li took a giant step towards stardom last night, writes Gregor Paul.28 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyMarshall's Chalkboard - The Crusaders' vertical formationJustin Marshall explains what the Crusaders are trying to achieve with their vertical stacking formation on attack and why it's not working.27 Feb 09:57 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Blackadder demonstrates zero tolerance for Dagg's lack of edgeAmid the chat about who would feel the selection blade for the Crusaders, Israel Dagg's demotion was not on the radar after the opening round, writes Wynne Gray.26 Feb 08:30 PM
