Recognising Scott Barrett’s rise into locking royalty
Scott Barrett may be the least appreciated player in the All Blacks, but also one of the most important.
Gregor Paul
Southern Hemisphere editor, The XV
Gregor is New Zealand’s best-read rugby commentator and analyst having been the voice of the Herald’s rugby coverage since 2004. He’s also written seven books about rugby and edited NZ Rugby World since 2007.
Never doubt a wounded All Blacks No 10
Beauden Barrett, despite what some may suggest, is not done with being the All Blacks’ first-choice pivot just yet.
Why the 2021 edition of Bledisloe III is a different beast
Far from a dead rubber, the third Bledisloe test will be a key match for the All Blacks.
Unprecedented All Blacks tour will separate boys from men
The All Blacks are now engaging in one of the biggest tours of the modern era.
Fact-checking Dave Rennie’s plan to beat the All Blacks
Dave Rennie made an interesting claim following the Wallabies’ loss to the All Blacks in Bledisloe II.
The Ioane brothers are coming of age for the All Blacks
After some false starts, Akira and Rieko Ioane are now making all the right moves for the All Blacks.
The game-defining war between All Blacks and Springboks
High-risk and low-risk rugby will go head to head when the Springboks and All Blacks clash in 2021.
World Rugby must protect the mental health of referees
As with any other professional athletes, rugby referees are increasingly coming under attack.
Rassie Erasmus’ Lions meltdown isn’t entirely unfounded
Rassie Erasmus was wrong to be so public with his complaints, but he wasn’t wrong to be concerned.
Trans-Tasman relations under more duress
Whenever there has been tension between the New Zealand and Australia unions, it hasn’t ended well.