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Fast Eddie and Mitch: A tale of two coaches
After brief glory at England's helm, Eddie Jones now finds himself in a similar position to his 2003 coaching rival John Mitchell, Jamie Wall writes.
Rugby league: Plenty of jitters as new Warriors season begins
More of the same from the Warriors in 2018? Let's hope not, writes Jamie Wall.
Six Nations could make All Blacks v England a fizzer
Opinion - The pressure's on England to live up to their end-of-year showdown with the All Blacks, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Two head collisions, two very different outcomes
Opinion - It only took 48 hours of the rugby season being officially open in Aotearoa for it to give us something to scratch our heads over, writes Jamie Wall. Video
What to expect from your team: Super Rugby storylines for 2018
Analysis - The posts have gone up and we're ready to kick off another season of footy. Jamie Wall lays out the predictions for the coming year.
Sevens costumes may risk 'cheapening' native cultures
Opinion - If you can respect the haka, you can respect culture through your clothing as well, writes Jamie Wall.
What the Hamilton Sevens needs to succeed, on and off field
Opinion - The rebirth of the Sevens takes place in Hamilton this weekend. But will it be a success, asks Jamie Wall.
Warriors: What the RTS rumours really mean
Opinion - For the Warriors, things don't usually start going wrong until after the first few rounds of the year's competition.
Portia Woodman’s got a point
Opinion - So a top rugby player decided to speak their mind, writes Jamie Wall.
That’s a wrap for the ASB Classic
Analysis - After the previous evening's exceptionally warm temperatures, a bit of cloud cover was a welcome relief, writes Jamie Wall.
Sparks fly on and off court
A semi-final thriller at the ASB Classic fired up an already scorching Auckland evening, while hearts were racing off court too, Jamie Wall writes.
Farewell, Lima Sopoaga?
If reports out of London are to be believed, Lima Sopoaga is cashing up and joining the Wasps and, writes Jamie Wall, it's the push for bench spots that's likely driven him to it. Video
Better late than never: Goerges wins ASB Classic
Opinion - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki had breezed through her matches in the tournament but it was always going to be a much tougher assignment against the 14th ranked Julia Goerges, writes Jamie Wall…
Here's hoping for better weather at ASB Classic
Opinion - The latest unseasonable rain has been disastrous for the ASB Classic women's tennis tournament in Auckland, writes Jamie Wall.
Classic Kiwi disappointment at the tennis
Opinion - The ASB Classic women's tournament kicked off in relatively quiet style amid a longstanding lack of form among Kiwi contenders, writes Jamie Wall.
2018 in sport: What does the future hold?
Opinion - What will the 2018 bring in terms of sporting moments, asks Jamie Wall.
2017: Highs and lows of the sporting year
A Lion invasion, another America's Cup win and a Tongan uprising in Aotearoa - 2017 was all over the show in terms of sporting stories. Jamie Wall has the great and not so great narratives of the year… Video
Kiwi Ferns determined to bring cup home
It's a hot, muggy day in Queensland, but it's doing little to hamper the preparation of the Kiwi Ferns as they attempt to win back the Women's Rugby League World Cup from Australia.
Tonga's league loss: Try or no try?
Opinion - Tonga's Rugby League World Cup is now over after losing to England, but questions about its final play of the tournament will continue for some time, writes Jamie Wall. Video
New Zealand rugby league’s darkest day?
Opinion - It was fitting that the Kiwis played out the worst day of their history in front of a mostly empty Westpac Stadium, writes Jamie Wall.
Pay-per-view: get used to it
The All Blacks' game against the Barbarians is likely to be just the first foray into livestreaming test matches, Jamie Wall writes.
Out-All Blacked by the opposition
Opinion - Australia showed last night that they're capable of beating New Zealand at their own game, Jamie Wall writes.
All Blacks poised to crack 2000 tries
There's been a distinct lack of buzz around the All Black test tonight, but here's a reason to keep an eye on it - especially if you're a stats geek. Video
Bok and Black: A rivalry revived at Newlands
Opinion - If that was the last time the All Blacks play the Springboks at Newlands, they've brought the curtain down on the venue in the best possible way, writes Jamie Wall. Video
All Blacks: Remember the ambushes
Opinion - Despite the All Blacks being the overwhelming favourites against South Africa, Jamie Wall writes we shouldn't get too cocky about tomorrow morning's clash. Video