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
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: New season, same old BluesEvery sports competition needs a stack of components to make it more intriguing and they gallantly delivered when Super Rugby kicked off, writes Wynne Gray.24 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Big questions for losing duoIt is easy to write off the Crusaders' loss to the Chiefs on Friday as a bad night in front of the posts, writes Justin Marshall. But for me the Crusaders' concerns should run deeper than that.23 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Coaches prepared for crisisThe Chiefs had injury dramas before they played the Crusaders, now they have even more but frankly, I doubt whether it will slow them down much, writes Richard Loe.22 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Super 17 it is - but many questions remainThe latest information released by Super Rugby's governing body Sanzar about the competition's proposed new format is heavy on possibility but light on detail, writes Patrick McKendry.21 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyJustin Marshall: Pressure on Read-less CrusadersHerald columnist Justin Marshall breaks down the five franchises ahead of this weekend's NZ Super Rugby launch.20 Feb 09:41 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: First challenge to win over fan baseBest thing about the Highlanders? Their foxy home stadium, the Smiths, Nasi Manu and Brad Thorn, writes Wynne Gray.16 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Fans want teams to bring it on, not rotation carry-onI can't, for the life of me, understand the concept of resting the All Blacks for the opening rounds of Super Rugby.15 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Super series withdrawal almost overRugby fans, are you dark that the All Blacks missed the big gong at the Halberg Awards, that league has invaded Eden Park and the Super 15 kicks off early tomorrow?14 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Importance of good start makes Blues call riskyThe arguments for and against resting Tony Woodcock and Keven Mealamu for the Blues' first game of the season against the Highlanders, writes Patrick McKendry.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Benji's on drip feed rather than fast forwardBenji, alone, will not be the side's saviour but if the team sparks and his talent begins to flow, the Blues will be an awkward opponent, writes Wynne Gray07 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Rugby swamps other codesRugby was the winner in 2013. No doubt about that. But did our other traditional football codes have to be such losers?25 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Benji's box office drawEarly fascination about the Blues' second season under John Kirwan's command will be the ideas about Charles Piutau and Benji Marshall, writes Wynne Gray.19 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Carter will have to prove he's up with the play on return14 Dec 01:20 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Classy Read holds his own in roll call of No 8 greatsThis season he has been so influential in the All Blacks that you believe his presence is more crucial to the team cause than Richie McCaw.04 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayBelief from winning the ABs' most priceless commodityAfter an unbeaten season with 14 victories secured during the most suspenseful final 84 seconds of their itinerary, the All Blacks have earned their break, writes Wynne Gray.26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Extraordinary reprieve as luck of the Irish runs outOnly those All Blacks who saved their season in Dublin understand the spirit of that survival, writes Wynne Gray.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendry: Mental strength key for All Blacks in thrillerLet the post mortems begin on what was almost the most shocking of results.24 Nov 05:05 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: An opportunity to hook in toIt's a great time to be a young hooker or a front rower because there are places opening up in the All Black environment.23 Nov 11:45 PM
