Jamie Wall

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.

OPINION: With the 2019 Rugby World Cup approaching half way read Jamie Wall's comprehensive A-Z guide to all the trivia and history to keep you engaged. Video

OPINION: Rugby World Cup columnist Jamie Wall tells us what to expect from the big hitters, small fry and no-hopers, and why the All Blacks should pencil in London sightseeing stops.

With the Rugby World Cup about to kick off our irreverent columnist Jamie Wall considers some of the highlights and lowlights of past World Cups. Video

OPINION: Outrage over the price of tickets to the Super Rugby final is no more than middle class bleating by bandwagon fans, argues Jamie Wall.