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
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
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
