Loss leaders
Two major losses in the last 12 months could be the emotional fuel that rebuilds the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul
18 Jan 2021, 18:20
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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.
Charmed life
All Blacks captains have seemingly been subject to different rules because of their reputation.
Gregor Paul
09 Jan 2021, 16:50
Tough at the top
The pressure and expectation that comes with the All Blacks captaincy has been too hard for some players to handle.
Gregor Paul
01 Jan 2021, 15:55
Captain's knock
A broken foot, a ripped testicle, whatever the injury, an All Blacks captain will find a way to play on.
Gregor Paul
25 Dec 2020, 17:38
Best in show
The best All Blacks captains are, more often than not, the All Blacks' best players.
Gregor Paul
25 Dec 2020, 17:21
Bargain hunters
The Six Nations need to admit their obsession with New Zealand and now South Africa is hurting them.
Gregor Paul
22 Dec 2020, 15:13
Prime target
Aaron Smith is off contract next year and the All Blacks know the importance of locking him in until 2023.
Gregor Paul
16 Dec 2020, 15:09
Boom and bust
New Zealand has known great riches at No 10 but is currently experiencing a genuine dearth of talent in a key position.
Gregor Paul
10 Dec 2020, 21:30
Second wind
Liam Squire is back with the Highlanders and has rediscovered a desire to play test football.
Gregor Paul
06 Dec 2020, 16:57
Rebuilding great
Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick are poised to re-establish themselves as the world's premier locking combination.
Gregor Paul
02 Dec 2020, 14:42
Miracle man
The All Blacks' search for a game-changing impact player may be over.
Gregor Paul
28 Nov 2020, 17:04
Breaking the stranglehold
Unless there's a dramatic shift in the way the game is played, fans won't return to stadiums any time soon.
Gregor Paul
26 Nov 2020, 14:15
Collapse of an empire
Once imperious and almost unbeatable, the All Blacks are now in the midst of a crisis that many fear will never end.
Gregor Paul
14 Nov 2020, 15:46
Mind over matter
The All Blacks’ mental skills helped them win consecutive World Cups. Is it becoming a weakness again?
Gregor Paul
11 Nov 2020, 18:10
High stakes
The All Blacks are struggling to come to terms with World Rugby's efforts to stamp out high tackling.
Gregor Paul
10 Nov 2020, 22:51
Double trouble
Everyone said the All Blacks were mad to shift Beauden Barrett to fullback. But it turns out everyone was wrong.
Gregor Paul
07 Nov 2020, 16:57
Fear factor
Pasifika's dreams continue to be crushed. Is it because Oceania's heavyweights fear for their labour supply?
Gregor Paul
30 Oct 2020, 18:17
Defence against the dark arts
The All Blacks are no strangers to filth and yet they have no love of the enforcer.
Gregor Paul
23 Oct 2020, 19:05
Flash in the pan
The All Blacks are rightfully fearful expectation could limit Caleb Clarke's potential.
Gregor Paul
19 Oct 2020, 19:36
Flaw in the Death Star
The All Blacks can't win games by dropping a goal and it's a big problem for them.
Gregor Paul
13 Oct 2020, 23:02
