OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Test rugby the winner, thanks to EnglandThe test series with England has been a big success. For that we must acknowledge the contribution of the visitors as much as the All Blacks.21 Jun 03:59 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Quiet tour shy of killer instinctsThere is a lack of outright venom on the field, writes Chris Rattue. England have been strong yet failed to hammer home their advantages and been excruciatingly polite about it all.18 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Hansen right to back top comboThe old guard are back and it feels right. Still feels right five years after Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read first played as a loose trio against Australia in Sydney.18 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Clever use of driving mauls a lethal weaponThe driving maul is one facet of play England have used extremely effectively in this June series.18 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Questions remain about attitudeThe niggle continues even as the All Blacks continue their marvellous unbeaten stretch, writes Wynne Gray. It's not a complaint, more of a misgiving, a twinge about their ability to go the distance.15 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Experience better than new bloodRichie McCaw missed a tackle and England scored, writes Justin Marshall. That's not up for debate, but what I will argue against is the idea older players should be moved on before next RWC.15 Jun 09:30 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
