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Rugby’s bottom 10 moments for 2023
Analysis - Jamie Wall presents the dumbest, lamest and most embarrassing bits of this year's rugby season. Video
The 2023 All Black season recap
Analysis - Jamie Wall takes a look back on one of the most intriguing All Black seasons ever.
Women’s rugby in Aotearoa: The challenges that lie ahead
We've just had our first uninterrupted season of professional women's rugby in New Zealand, so how is it all looking asks Jamie Wall.
All Blacks: Intertwined issues with eligibility and global club competition
Analysis - As if Sam Cane hasn't been beaten up enough this season, even his words were given the same treatment this week, Jamie Wall writes.
Football’s big Auckland adventure - a new stadium on the cards?
Analysis - If the bluster is to be believed, the new direction football is taking in Auckland is going to be very interesting, Jamie Wall writes.
'Thinking differently' – NZ Rugby’s Pasifika Strategy
A change in direction from NZR that's finally saying out loud what we already knew, writes Jamie Wall.
Super Rugby finally figures out retro jerseys are cool
Analysis - It won't solve fan engagement issues overnight, but retro jerseys are a good start, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Niall Williams-Guthrie and the interesting choice facing women’s rugby players
Analysis - Williams-Guthrie's move to the Blues Women highlights a unique situation, Jamie Wall writes.
Rugby: Imagine, if you will, a world without TMOs
Analysis: Get rid of the TMO? Easier said than done. In fact, it may well be impossible, Jamie Wall writes.
Cricket World Cup: Don’t dream, it’s over
Analysis - You can't blame it all on the pitch or the toss, India were just too good, writes Jamie Wall.
Black Caps v India preview: Dare to dream, Aotearoa
Analysis - With a bit of luck at the toss, a few runs to play with and the knowledge that it's been done before, it's not an impossible task for the Black Caps.
Black Caps v India preview: The road to the semis
Just catching up on the Cricket World Cup? Here's what's happened so far in the Black Caps' campaign:
Super Rugby squad namings: What we learned
Analysis - It is worth talking about who is playing where in 2024. Or actually, who isn't, writes Jamie Wall.
A look back at Sam Cane's turbulent 2023
It wasn't always good, but it certainly wasn't all bad either. Jamie Wall takes a look back at the skip's season.
Margins, rumours and love: The All Blacks return home
The what-ifs weren't far from anyone's minds as the All Blacks made an emotional return yesterday, writes Jamie Wall.
Ian Foster's All Blacks: How it all stacks up
Analysis - It's over, and not just for the Rugby World Cup and the All Black season. This is the end of an era: fascinating, frustrating and far-reaching, Jamie Wall writes.
Rugby World Cup Final: So close, yet so very, very far
Where do you start with a game like that? Jamie Wall reflects on the Rugby World Cup final.
Rugby World Cup final: the main talking points
Here are the main things to think about as we count down towards kickoff at 8am Sunday morning, writes Jamie Wall.
Rugby World Cup final preview: the greatest rivalry heads to the greatest stage
Analysis - Here we are getting used to the fact that by lunchtime on Sunday the All Blacks could be world champions again, writes Jamie Wall.
Remembering the 1995 Rugby World Cup final: Part Two
This weekend the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the Rugby World Cup final for only the second time. The first was the most famous test match ever played. Video
Remembering the 1995 Rugby World Cup final: Part Three
This weekend the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the Rugby World Cup final for only the second time. The first was the most famous test match ever played.
Remembering the 1995 Rugby World Cup final: Part One
This weekend the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the Rugby World Cup final for only the second time. The first was the most famous test match ever played.
Rugby World Cup semi-finals: what we learned
Analysis - A Rugby World Cup final rematch 28 years in the making will be honoured this week, but for now it's time to reflect on what we've just seen, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Rugby World Cup 2023: All Blacks taking care of business
Analysis - With a result that was sealed by half-time, it's pretty hard to think that this morning could have gone much better for the All Blacks, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Rugby World Cup: Let’s get down, let’s get down to business
Just like that, the All Blacks are now in the box seat to win the Rugby World Cup.