Why the domestic departure of South Africa has left the All Blacks short of power
The might of the South African team has been sorely missed from Super Rugby and the All Blacks are struggling to replicate their p…
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.
The might of the South African team has been sorely missed from Super Rugby and the All Blacks are struggling to replicate their p…
A new coaching era has brought the same old problems and New Zealand are struggling to retain their aura as the world's best team
The Wallabies are down on confidence but they face an All Blacks team with their own issues, and Kiwi Joe Schmidt yet hurt them
The All Blacks have posted mediocre results, by their own high standards, but sunnier uplands await with a crop of gifted youngste…
There is an argument for taking the All Blacks Test centurion to Europe but the stakes are high for Scott Robertson
Even at 33, Beauden Barrett may be the All Blacks' 'franchise quarterback' through to Rugby World Cup 2027.
It has been a chastening period for Australian rugby but with a Lions tour next summer and World Cup in the distance, hope abounds
The All Blacks coach's selection policy for their northern tour is in sharp contrast to his predecessors.
A rebuilding phase for New Zealand has laid the foundations and it is time to see how robust those building blocks really are
There is some hope England can pull off their first victory on New Zealand soil since 2003, but the canny All Blacks lie in wait
Injuries and retirements have decimated Scott Robertson's second-row options for his first Tests in charge.
Scott Robertson hopes to lure the likes of Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell home to cope with a demanding schedule.
Domestic chaos could impact the All Blacks as the RPA threatens to form a new entity outside NZR's authority.
The brave, dependable New Zealand backrow will slip away from the Test arena at the end of the year after a stellar career
The durability and grunt of Jerome Kaino has proven difficult to replace at blindside for the All Blacks
New data shows that innovations introduced in 2022 are producing less 'dead time' and a faster product.
The coach's resume had red flags, yet the franchise seemed set on appointing a man with Cantabrian connections at any price.
New Zealand's new coach may have to take a leap of faith given there is 'no perfect choice' available to him.
Allowing stars to play elsewhere robs the competition of its biggest names and makes a mockery of NZR’s eligibility policy.
Damian McKenzie is in pole position to become the All Blacks' new playmaker if he can polish up his game-management and decision-m…