OpinionInga Tuigamala: Hard to predict quake's impact on CrusadersCome what may, the squad will be playing for the people and the province03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Lions on prowl for a kill may yet go hungryPlane-weary Blues facing 'massive challenge' but Mitchell's men last tasted victory in May 200903 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Leniency makes judiciary a laughing stockChris Rattue writes that Bakkies Botha got a nine-week ban for a terrible assault on Jimmy Cowan - Ma'a Nonu got one.22 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Follow football - give yellow cards to the simulatorsJimmy Cowan's "Hollywood" that got Ma'a Nonu sent off on Friday night got up my nose a bit - and I wonder if the lawmakers need to have a look at it.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Angst over McCaw is sign of the timesHerald rugby writer <i>Wynne Gray</i> suggests we don't get too hysterical over the minor injury to Richie McCaw.11 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> With Cup in hand, Henry can carry onIf the All Blacks win the Webb Ellis, Henry will be king. If he fails, whatever the circumstances, off with his head.12 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne Gray<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Top 10 rule changes to improve rugbyGraham Henry likes the idea of two refs to solve rugby's troubles. Wynne Gray has a few more suggestions to improve the game.02 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne Gray<i>Wynne Gray:</i> All Blacks team of the decadeThe Herald's senior rugby writer picks his All Black team of the decade.29 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne Gray<i>Wynne Gray</i>: Graham Slam III enters the final stageAnother Grand Slam will set the All Blacks up nicely for the World Cup next year, writes Wynne Gray.25 Nov 04:30 PM
All Blacks<i>Peter Bills:</i> Woeful refs too protectedStephen Ferris did the unthinkable at the weekend. He publicly criticised a referee for his performance.23 Nov 01:30 AM
OpinionWynne Gray<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Carter not a player to shrink from record booksWhile Carter's ability has expanded as he sits one kick adrift of breaking Jonny Wilkinson's record test points haul, his stature has diminished.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne Gray<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Read takes his game to a higher levelHe's not Sir Brian Lochore, Mex, Buck or Zinny. But Kieran James Read is getting there.21 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Rest McCaw to force others to be daringGo on Graham Henry. Send the All Blacks out against Wales without Richie McCaw.21 Nov 04:30 PM
All Blacks<i>Gregor Paul:</i> Brave Irish ran out of steamBrave new Ireland, roared and harried for much of this game but a little like their broken economy, ran out of steam.20 Nov 07:20 PM