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Bledisloe Cup: A better build up than last year
Opinion - It's been a pretty relaxed build up to the Bledisloe Cup this week in Sydney, but compared to last year, anything would be. Video
Warrior Women: 'one of those days you never thought would happen'
Opinion - History was made on Saturday as the first ever Warriors Women's side strode out onto Mt Smart Stadium, writes Jamie Wall.
Lies, damned lies and Super Rugby statistics
Opinion - Thought the Crusaders dominated Super Rugby this year? Think again.
The Crusaders dynasty is upon us
Opinion - Enjoyed the Crusaders win last night? It's likely we haven't seen the last of Scott Robertson's victory breakdance.
Super Rugby: 10 things we learned
Jamie Wall on the learnings of a bloated, at times wildly entertaining, and often frustrating season that's just been.
Super Rugby: Better venue needed for biggest games
Opinion - The Crusaders might be happy with their home ground advantage, but it still isn't the best look for Super Rugby, writes Jamie Wall.
World Cup's video assistant referee causes a stir among fans
Opinion - Despite an action-packed FIFA World Cup final, the main talking point as soon as the final whistle went was about the role video assistant referee played in the result, writes Jamie Wall.
Kylian Mbappé, at 19, France's World Cup sensation
Opinion - If you don't like being made to feel old, best ignore any headlines about Kylian Mbappé, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Chiefs took lead for 'dumbest play of the year' against Canes
Opinion - Chiefs midfielder Johnny Fa'auli most definitely took the lead in the race for the dumbest play of the rugby season last night, writes Jamie Wall. Video
FIFA World Cup: Dry your eyes, mate - today belongs to Croatia
FIFA World Cup: England can hold their heads high after their semi-final loss, but today belongs to Croatia, who are so close to the greatest prize in sport, writes Jamie Wall
Roller coaster Warriors will not go far in the postseason
Opinion - What's going on with the roller coaster Warriors? Asks Jamie Wall
FIFA World Cup: England breaks its penalty curse
FIFA World Cup - England has not just advanced to the quarter-finals, it has banished the curse of the spot kick to the history pages, writes Jamie Wall.
Ma'a Nonu is someone the Blues could use
Opinion - Now that Ma'a Nonu has finished up at Toulon, there's a team in New Zealand that definitely needs all the help it can get, writes Jamie Wall.
Super Rugby: Good riddance to the June test break
Opinion - The 2020 global rugby calendar can't roll around quick enough, writes Jamie Wall.
God Defend New Zealand got what it deserved
Opinion - Crystal Collins certainly has the name of someone who can sing, and for all we know, she might be able to. Her rendition of our anthem before yesterday's Kiwis vs England game however was… Video
All Blacks series victory: Attention goes on refs not players
Opinion - Last night's 49-14 win over France set up the All Blacks' Test season, but did it really tell us anything we didn't know before? asks Jamie Wall. Video
Julian Savea joins the AB's 27-club
Julian Savea is one of the best All Black wingers ever - no mean feat given who's gone before him - and at 27, if he plays his cards well the move to France should make him a rich man, writes Jamie… Video
Fall from grace: French falter thanks to ref
Opinion - Another week, another poor refereeing decision and another blighted test match. Jamie Wall asks if it's time to review the TMO process. Video
Women's sport evoking rage - in the right way
Opinion - Fans and spectators are directing a fair amount of rage at women's sport lately, but it's the right kind of criticism Jamie Wall writes.
Adding insult to injury, the All Blacks send Grosso to hospital
It may have began like one of the most predictable storylines in rugby but no one was prepared for the collission that left a French player to walk away with a fractured skull last night.
The real All Black storylines are overseas this weekend
The All Blacks play their first game of the season tomorrow, but two other matchups elsewhere make their clash with the French pale in comparison, writes Jamie Wall.
All Blacks vs France: Will the French be easy fodder for the AB's?
Just what can we expect from the French in this upcoming series against the All Blacks? Jamie Wall takes a look at what the French side might be capable of. Video
The name game: rugby's latest goodwill offering
Opinion - Some Māori and Pasifika names rugby players' names routinely get butchered by commentators and fans alike, but Rugby NZ has stepped up its game to overcome that challenge, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Rugby's ‘nipple law’ not such a laughing matter
Opinion - The 'nipple law' being trialled for rugby tackles might raise a laugh in club rugby changing rooms - but it's trying to address a serious problem, Jamie Wall writes.
Black Ferns filled with hearts of gold, not pockets
Opinion - The pay parity deal has taken the spotlight from the Black Ferns who are making a name for themselves on records with their commitment and effort, writes Jamie Wall.