OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Now for the real testFrance were tough, resilient, creative and intensive and yet they might turn out to be a walk in the park compared with playing England.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Skill and pack save All Blacks from guillotineMargins between top international sides are not great, especially if there is a shift in mental application.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Stade sets the scene, possibly for final timeAbout coffee and croissant time tomorrow, the All Blacks will meet France for what may be the last time at the Stade de France.08 Nov 11:31 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Improved All Black pack won't be pushed around this timeTheir scrummaging may have been a little suspect at times, but this All Black pack have improved massively since this time last year.08 Nov 09:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Happy warrior put Samoa on rugby mapPeter Fatialofa was a larrikin and a leader, someone who was able to merge those traits in his own delightful way, writes Wynne Gray.06 Nov 04:30 PM
All BlacksThree tough decisions for All BlacksIn picking their team to play France, the All Black selectors would have faced three genuinely tough decisions, writes Gregor Paul.05 Nov 11:06 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: NZRU poorer without Lomu's influenceShameful chapters in New Zealand rugby have reduced but the NZRU's inability to unite with Jonah Lomu remains one of their neglectful episodes.05 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: French unable to back up fearsome reputationFrance, forever touted as an All Black nemesis, are nothing of the sort, writes Gregor Paul. Their record against NZ is fairly dire.05 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionSean Fitzpatrick: European club rugby could be losing its soulThe All Blacks will be heading into an interesting foreign environment when they arrive on their northern tour - the stoush over the future of club rugby in Europe.02 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Signing on Nonu comes with risksJohn Kirwan comes across with such relentless positivity that it's easy to see the good things about Ma'a Nonu's return to the Blues, but even he must know his about-turn on the wandering midfielder comes with big risks.23 Oct 08:30 PM
RugbyStats Don't Lie: All Blacks v WallabiesThe ABs have equalled their record of 30 consecutive home wins, while the Wallabies managed to score their highest number of points in NZ, writes Tracey Nelson.22 Oct 03:45 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks on a rollThirty tests and counting, the All Blacks' winning streak at home will take some beating. Can England do it next year?21 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Chance for Thrush to stake his claimIt's probably not too much of a stretch to suggest this is the most important match of Jeremy Thrush's career, writes Patrick McKendry.19 Oct 01:00 AM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: SBW making it up as he goes alongThe Chiefs won't hold out any hope that the volatile nature of Sonny Bill Williams will see him announce tomorrow that he's had a change of heart and will indeed be shifting to Hamilton next year.11 Oct 03:18 AM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Playing on global stage a big lureLove him or loathe him - and it seems the majority of NZers are polarised to that extent - Sonny Bill Williams' talents belong on the world stage, writes Patrick McKendry.08 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: From backgammon to chess in scrumsBackgammon is a game of chance and a game of strategy. The rugby scrum has become the same, writes Scotty Stevenson.21 Sep 10:48 PM
OpinionGregor Paul: Do refs side with ABs?Former England international Stuart Barnes says referees are intimidated by the All Blacks. Is he correct? Rugby editor Gregor Paul says only half the time.16 Sep 11:14 PM
OpinionGregor PaulFranks' return big lift for AB's scrumBy not playing last week against Argentina, Owen Franks provided a sharp reminder of how valuable he has become for the All Blacks.11 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Messam should get No 6There is a battle brewing for the All Blacks' No6 jersey but the selection for Saturday will be a relatively easy one.10 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Comical Ali's exit marks end of eraHas there ever been such a controversial Auckland lock as Ali Williams? And has the city's place as the home of the great locks in world rugby come to an end?10 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Deans stayed stoic in final days as Aussie coachWhile his Wallaby side went through their usual parabolic form graph, Deans ploughed on. He had a job to do, writes Wynne Gray.09 Jul 06:09 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Coach drama overshadows series deciderSubplots regularly threaten to overpower the main act in Australian rugby.05 Jul 05:30 PM
