All Blacks: Dave Rennie has restored hope in disillusioned side
None will test the scrum in quite the same way or make the same non-stop physical demands in…
All Blacks v Bulls: Dave Rennie’s side come to realise what it takes to win in South Africa – Gregor Paul
By the end of the first half the Bulls were gasping in the rarefied air – and the…
All Blacks show signs but didn’t send a warning to Boks – Gregor Paul
They didn’t drop a marker down warning the Springboks they are ready and roaring, but they certainly played…
The romance of mid-week tour games is not coming back – Gregor Paul
Or at least not on this tour and the All Blacks’ mid-week opponents are not of the calibre…
All Blacks: Dave Rennie calm after ragged Stormers win
Not that the All Blacks have lost yet on his watch, but their opening tour performance against the…
Ma’a Nonu’s Sharks selection raises questions over All Blacks clash
Nonu will become the oldest man to play against the All Blacks and join a select crew who…
Simon Parker’s size is no longer enough for All Blacks selection – Gregor Paul
In came new coach Dave Rennie, who picked Parker in his 34-man squad for the Nations Championship, but…
Sky aims to be the ‘good guy’ but All Blacks coverage falls short – Gregor Paul
Whereas overseas equivalents were quick to embrace the streaming age and shift from satellite technology, Sky appeared reluctant…
NZ Rugby succession questions grow as Conrad Smith steps into key role
In 2007, after Chris Moller resigned, long-term deputy chief executive Steve Tew was promoted. When Tew resigned in…
All Blacks v France: Luke Jacobson surprise pick at openside shows Dave Rennie’s priorities – Gregor Paul
The Super Rugby Pacific form trio in the eyes of the media had been Peter Lakai, Anton Segner…
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea caught in fallout from Moana Pasifika closure – Gregor Paul
This is obviously how it’s going to be for Savea, though – his style, demeanour and attitude picked…
Taika Waititi, Richie McCaw, NZR+ and Lorde: How NZ Rugby spent $25m making videos – Gregor Paul
It launched with a $1m project directed by Taika Waititi and a powerful fly-on-the-wall documentary about the All…