Jamie Wall

Opinion - The British and Irish Lions tour has faced some criticism as an cynical cash-grab - but that's really just living up to a well-worn tradition of rugby touring, writes Jamie Wall.

Opinion - Moving the tournament to Hamilton might be seen as its salvation, but Jamie Wall argues other factors have more influence. Video

Opinion - High-profile sports matches are becoming a regular feature of Anzac Day. Are they a cash grab or a true commemoration, asks Jamie Wall.

Opinion - Making a test match happen out of thin air is trickier than making sure the field is free and turning on the hot water for the showers, writes Jamie Wall.

Opinion - Eddie Jones has been a perfect villain for rugby fans in New Zealand, but perhaps he's not the one they should be watching writes Jamie Wall.

Opinion - End of year All Black tours usually offer a glimpse at what the future holds for the team, but was the latest tour simply a revenue gathering exercise, asks Jamie Wall.

Opinion - The only thing stopping the All Blacks from an easy victory is if they have another Chicago-like shocker of a performance.

Opinion - The All Blacks haven't played in Cape Town in eight years and, Jamie Wall explains, like many issues in South Africa, it can be traced back to apartheid. Video

OPINION: Who knows what a year away from the game will do for McCaw? Don't rule out a desperate call from future selectors, writes Jamie Wall. Video

OPINION: Jonah Lomu has left an incredible legacy - but most striking was his involvement in its shift from an amateur sport to a professional one, says Jamie Wall. Video

OPINION: Sunday was a special day, for many reasons - including Dan Carter's decision to swap 'boy next door' for flat-out beast, writes Jamie Wall.

OPINION: Ahead of a final which will mostly be watched by bleary-eyed New Zealanders and Australians in the wee hours of the morning, Jamie Wall tells us what to expect.

OPINION: Win or no win, there will be serious celebrations after Sunday's Rugby World Cup final as some heavyweight All Blacks bid farewell to the team.

OPINION: The All Blacks are heading into another chapter of international rugby's book of pain: a test match against the Springboks. Jamie Wall weighs up each team's prospects.

Nailing the crucial moments - like the All Blacks did on Sunday - is the sort of thing that wins World Cups, writes Jamie Wall in his latest Benchwarmer comment.

OPINION: As the All Blacks and Springboks prepare to meet for the fourth time in a Rugby World Cup, Jamie Wall reflects on the teams' unique history. Video, Audio

Today's Rugby World Cup quarter-final win against France was a startling reminder of the epic scale of rugby vivisection the All Blacks are capable of, writes Jamie Wall in his latest Benchwarmer's…

OPINION: Jamie Wall takes a sideways glance at some odd moments (so far) at the Rugby World Cup.

OPINION: Jamie Wall braces himself for the All Blacks-France quarter-final - and tries to move on from that famous 2007 forward pass. Video

OPINION: Jamie Wall advises the All Blacks to rectify their sluggish start to the Rugby World Cup by taking inspiration from the Springboks. Video

OPINION: Go home England. Oh wait, you already are, writes Jamie Wall.

OPINION: While the All Blacks are definitely going to feel the force of some big Georgian hits tomorrow, they will cruise to victory, writes Jamie Wall. Video

OPINION: All Blacks captain Sam Cane follows in Paul Henderson's footsteps when he takes over the top job against lightweights Namibia, writes Jamie Wall. Video

OPINION: The Rugby World Cup has been blown apart by Japan's victory over the Springboks. Now, writes Jamie Wall, it's time for the champs to get involved. Video

OPINION: Japan 34, South Africa 32. For all you who thought you may have woken up in a strange parallel universe, yes this result did actually happen. Jamie Wall dissects the cup's first upset.