Opinion
Are the All Blacks refinding their groove as the world's No 1 team?
New Zealand are slowly rebuilding the sky high standards they were renowned for in their pomp under Steve Hansen
Gregor Paul
09 Sep 2025, 14:20
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Analysis
How the All Blacks' synergy won the battle of Eden Park
Though neither rugby superpower is firing on all cylinders, New Zealand's greater cohesion up front and out wide did for their old…
Nick Bishop
08 Sep 2025, 17:26
Opinion
Jake White: Where All Blacks and Boks' game will be won and lost
There are so many questions that will be answered when the final whistle goes in Auckland on Saturday evening. Is Tony Brown’s i…
Jake White
04 Sep 2025, 5:03
Analysis
Top 14 season preview: More Test stars head to France but can anyone topple Toulouse?
France's top-flight campaign kicks off this weekend with at least 11 of the 14 clubs holding play-off ambitions.
James Harrington
04 Sep 2025, 2:48
Kaino's Crown: Jason Ryan sizes up All Blacks’ enforcer options
Since Jerome Kaino, the All Blacks' No.6 jersey has seen many contenders attempt to stake their claim. In 2025, the All Blacks coa…
Ned Lester
12 Aug 2025, 19:22
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says NZR's new deal with Richie Mo'unga which will bring the playmaker back from Japan is a w…
Ben Smith
09 Aug 2025, 21:53
Analysis
Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?
A hugely rotated French squad came close to the upsetting the All Blacks' top dogs, but the challenge will only get tougher for Fa…
Nick Bishop
08 Jul 2025, 3:56
Opinion
‘Props are awesome…so why don’t they win prizes?’
Props are vital cogs in winning teams but never seem to get the individual recognition their contributions deserve.
Paul Williams
24 Jun 2025, 6:18
Lions idea is a non-starter for Jack Willis: Benjamin Kayser
Jack Willis should play out his season with Toulouse and not be tempted into asking for a Lions release, says Premier Sports' Benj…
Neil Squires
30 Apr 2025, 12:27
Fabian Holland reveals work-ons from All Blacks coaches
The Highlanders young gun experienced his first taste of international rugby on the recent Northern Tour, suiting up for the All B…
Ned Lester
05 Mar 2025, 15:38
Opinion
'No-nonsense' heroes square up for Six Nations-defining tussle in Dublin
Peter O'Mahony and Francois Cros play brilliantly effective if somewhat unheralded roles for Ireland and France.
Gavin Mortimer
27 Feb 2025, 17:28
Opinion
Money not everything in Toulouse ‘paradise’ as rivals try to rein in champions
Rivals may be envious of Toulouse's budget but the French and European champions' success is not just about money.
Gavin Mortimer
07 Jan 2025, 9:43
Opinion
The All Blacks don't need overseas-based players
Time and time again players rise through the New Zealand system out of nowhere and explode onto the world stage.
Ben Smith
26 Nov 2024, 21:47
Opinion
The winners and losers from the All Blacks' Rugby Championship campaign
In the team's first Rugby Championship under head coach Scott Robertson, some new blood rose to the top and some familiar faces we…
Ned Lester
08 Oct 2024, 0:02
Opinion
Mick Cleary: The key selection questions Steve Borthwick has to answer
The Autumn Series is fast-approaching and England have decisions to make over the shape of the squad
Mick Cleary
25 Sep 2024, 7:26
Opinion
The changes Scott Robertson must make to address All Blacks’ bench woes
The All Blacks have lost three of their last four Tests and currently sit second-last on The Rugby Championship ladder.
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2024, 18:21
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