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
OpinionSean Fitzpatrick: Preparations for next World Cup could not be going much betterThe All Black team to play Ireland highlights two major elements - how settled they are with their squad and how much depth they have developed.23 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Best AIG policy is honesty on All BlacksIt's been hard on this tour to know where AIG ends and the All Blacks begin.23 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Rise of power lock marks tectonic shiftThe beauty of the sport of rugby is that with every new season you can detect subtle changes in the comparative importance of positions.21 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionThe Stats Don't Lie: Whitelock leads the wayTracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the All Blacks' 30-22 win over England at Twickenham where lock Sam Whitelock stood out in his 50th test.18 Nov 11:50 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: All Blacks pick-axe past English glacial slideDitch the talk about justice for the All Blacks, enterprise against intimidation or revenge for last year's stumble at Twickenham, writes Wynne Gray.17 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Playing with rugby's futureIt was ludicrous. Blokes in suits who either played the game a lifetime ago or never even went near it, trying to determine what is best for the modern player, writes Gregor Paul.13 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
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: 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
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
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
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
