Why the Aussie revival is for real and what it means for New Zealand
The Wallabies and their Super Rugby Pacific franchises are close to being back at rugby's top table and that's good news for New Z…
Gregor is New Zealand's best-read rugby commentator and analyst having been the voice of the Herald's rugby coverage since 2004. He's also written seven books about rugby and edited NZ Rugby World since 2007.
The Wallabies and their Super Rugby Pacific franchises are close to being back at rugby's top table and that's good news for New Z…
A breakthrough player of the year in 2023, to suggest the Blues winger is past his best at 28 is a lazy narrative. He will be miss…
As he struggles for form, the Crusaders kingpin may benefit from being relieved of the burden of skippering his country.
The decision by Ineos to renege on a lucrative six-year deal was looking like having a catastrophic impact on NZRU's finances
The contentious eligibility rules implemented by the NZRU have been slowly accepted by head coach Scott Robertson
Starting their season against a dangerous French team will be as hard for the All Blacks as the 2022 series against Ireland.
Clayton McMillan's departure to Munster is the latest in a long line of talented coaches leaving New Zealand and is a concern to t…
Super Rugby Pacific has fallen on some fallow times in recent years but there are shoots of positivity emerging but the format is …
They may once have felt unwanted by the national setup, but the two playmakers are now front and centre in the New Zealand backlin…
Despite fierce debate, Scott Robertson is convinced the All Blacks should have access to offshore stars.
Jonah Lomu, Christian Cullen, Jeff Wilson and Julian Savea all shone in an All Blacks jersey but their light dimmed mid-career
Signs of progress for Scott Robertson and a resurgent Australia are reasons for optimism for an All Blacks collective
Scott Robertson has had his critics since taking over but a comfortable win over Ireland has given his side newfound belief
An endemic lack of discipline is the biggest issue impacting New Zealand's ability to regain their former status.
A rebuilding phase for New Zealand has laid the foundations and it is time to see how robust those building blocks really are
The All Blacks coach's selection policy for their northern tour is in sharp contrast to his predecessors.
It has been a chastening period for Australian rugby but with a Lions tour next summer and World Cup in the distance, hope abounds
Even at 33, Beauden Barrett may be the All Blacks' 'franchise quarterback' through to Rugby World Cup 2027.
There is an argument for taking the All Blacks Test centurion to Europe but the stakes are high for Scott Robertson
The All Blacks have posted mediocre results, by their own high standards, but sunnier uplands await with a crop of gifted youngste…