Silver bullet or silver medal?
A probable $465m cash injection is going to change New Zealand rugby forever.
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.
Simply the best
Ali Williams compares his former teammates Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson, two of the best 10s to play the game.
Raising the bar
When will Richie Mo’unga finally transfer his excellent Super Rugby form into the test arena?
Attack force one
If Super Rugby looks to be a different game entirely to the Six Nations, that’s because it is.
Myth buster
Folau Fakatava should ignore the selection myth that players need to start for their clubs to be All Blacks.
Task master
Patrick Tuipulotu has helped mould the Blues into his own hard-working image.
Game of thrones
New Zealand seems to want uncertainty to prevail when it comes to major coaching roles.
Lost identity
The Highlanders have brought in Tony Brown to help them find who they really are.
All or nothing
All Blacks great Dan Carter officially bows out at a time when his body was still willing – even at almost 39.
Redemption time
David Havili will be eager to bounce back after illness and Covid de-railed his stunning start to 2020.