Blue is the coldest colour
Things appear to be unravelling at the Blues and this time, there are no ready made excuses.
Gregor Paul
25 Apr 2021, 2:47
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Gregor Paul
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.
On the hook
The fire that burns within Dane Coles is raging still, which is why he’s put off retiring.
Gregor Paul
20 Apr 2021, 17:26
Pacific pathway
Moana Pasifika's genesis is the first step to helping Pasifika rugby thrive, but an important one nonetheless.
Gregor Paul
18 Apr 2021, 17:00
Midfield muddle
More questions than answers continue to arise in the All Blacks’ quest to rebuild their midfield.
Gregor Paul
16 Apr 2021, 17:58
Flicking the switch
Nathan Sharpe talks about how Eddie Jones masterminded the 2003 World Cup win over New Zealand
Gregor Paul
16 Apr 2021, 7:24
Nothing is impossible
Passion and resilience underpin the MLR and make everyone confident the US competition will flourish.
Gregor Paul
14 Apr 2021, 17:53
Silver bullet or silver medal?
A probable $465m cash injection is going to change New Zealand rugby forever.
Gregor Paul
09 Apr 2021, 17:31
Simply the best
Ali Williams compares his former teammates Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson, two of the best 10s to play the game.
Gregor Paul
25 Mar 2021, 19:33
Raising the bar
When will Richie Mo'unga finally transfer his excellent Super Rugby form into the test arena?
Gregor Paul
22 Mar 2021, 23:19
Attack force one
If Super Rugby looks to be a different game entirely to the Six Nations, that's because it is.
Gregor Paul
19 Mar 2021, 17:07
Myth buster
Folau Fakatava should ignore the selection myth that players need to start for their clubs to be All Blacks.
Gregor Paul
10 Mar 2021, 19:14
Task master
Patrick Tuipulotu has helped mould the Blues into his own hard-working image.
Gregor Paul
05 Mar 2021, 15:18
Game of thrones
New Zealand seems to want uncertainty to prevail when it comes to major coaching roles.
Gregor Paul
28 Feb 2021, 15:48
Lost identity
The Highlanders have brought in Tony Brown to help them find who they really are.
Gregor Paul
24 Feb 2021, 13:56
All or nothing
All Blacks great Dan Carter officially bows out at a time when his body was still willing - even at almost 39.
Gregor Paul
24 Feb 2021, 13:53
Redemption time
David Havili will be eager to bounce back after illness and Covid de-railed his stunning start to 2020.
Gregor Paul
24 Feb 2021, 13:52
The unwinnable war
World Rugby is killing the game with its futile attempt to eradicate rather than reduce contact to the head.
Gregor Paul
14 Feb 2021, 15:14
Reaching new heights
Test centurion Tamara Taylor talks about the highs and lows of her career
Gregor Paul
14 Feb 2021, 4:03
Finding paradise
Too much rugby is going to be a thing of the past for the best players in Australasia.
Gregor Paul
04 Feb 2021, 18:23
Culture clash
If the New Zealand Rugby strikes a private equity deal, it is going to force a radical culture shift in the All Blacks' traditiona…
Gregor Paul
22 Jan 2021, 15:05
