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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
ABs make friends and enemies in Buenos Aires
Opinion - In Argentina, rugby writer Jamie Wall discovers the one thing that translates, despite his terrible Spanish: the All Blacks.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Opinion - We thought we were in for a classic tight All Blacks versus Springbok test - and then the game started - writes Jamie Wall. Video
The All Blacks' dress rehearsal
Opinion - Last night's game against Argentina was a good dry run for the All Blacks in the lead up to next week's game against the Springboks, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Bledisloe Cup display 'one of the greatest tests'
Opinion - Thank you, Wallabies. I've never been happier to have been proven wrong in my life. Video
Colin Meads: The man who built the All Blacks
Opinion - Colin Meads' career spanned a changing society and epitomised the mythology of the All Blacks, writes Jamie Wall.
All Blacks ease off the perfection pedal with half an hour to go
The first 50 minutes of the All Blacks demolishing Australia last night is as close to perfection as you'll ever see, but the game still can't match the All Blacks' performance in a test match at… Video
Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies have more problems than the All Blacks
The All Blacks won't be giving sideline scandals a second thought in this week's game against the Wallabies - they'll be focusing on getting their season back on track, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Super Rugby final: Forget the red card, this was already in the bag
Opinion - A poor start meant the Lions had to bow to the Crusaders' skill as their comeback attempt fell flat - and their loss had little to do with that red card, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby final: Making your moments count
The Crusaders will be hoping this Super Rugby final, on the Lions' home turf, won't come down to a single moment, writes Jamie Wall. Video
It's do or die in Super Rugby this weekend
Opinion - Are the Lions the same side they were last season? The Hurricanes are certainly hoping so, because a win and quick exit from Johannesburg is exactly what they need, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby playoffs: Expected results, just not much fun to watch
Opinion - The Sharks' 23-21 loss to the Lions in the Super Rugby semi-finals in Johannesburg last night ensures the Hurricanes a trip to South Africa for the finals, writes Jamie Wall. Video
At the business end of Super Rugby
Opinion: You could've picked the eight teams that would make up the finalists before the season even started, writes Jamie Wall. Video
All Blacks v Lions: Three minutes that shook the rugby world
OPINION: The climax of the Lions v All Blacks Test series ended up in unexpected territory - and was one that Kiwi fans will have every right to feel somewhat aggrieved at, writes Jamie Wall. Video