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
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Chiefs did everything but win awardsThey have the award that counts - a Super Rugby trophy - but the Chiefs and their coach Dave Rennie failed to win over the New Zealand Rugby Awards judges.16 Dec 04:30 PM
All BlacksABs beaten at their own gameWynne Gray: For the first time this season the All Blacks felt the cold fear of failure.01 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Who's this they've got up against Richie?The poor old International Rugby Board - they just can't get anything right at the moment.01 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionStats: Read leads from the frontTracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the All Blacks' 42-10 win over Italy and finds Kieran Read was the top ball carrier.18 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: A spawning ground for quality backsThe Wellington wind blows in yet another in a long list of talented and enterprising players - Cory Jane.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Test provides coaching nirvanaJumble up the team, slap 50 points past Scotland and work on your next strategy.12 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Money is at the root of tedious contestThe All Blacks versus Scotland is haggis dressed up as ham. The rugby community gather forces and pretend there is something historically beautiful about the match-up.04 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionThe Stats Don't Lie: High error rate in ABs' winStats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the All Blacks' 21-5 victory over Argentina.10 Sep 01:10 AM
