Better never stops
Jason Ryan is helping to keep the Crusaders’ pack at the top of the heap.
Patrick McKendry
29 Mar 2021, 16:50
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Patrick McKendry
Patrick is a columnist for NZ Herald and has been the paper's chief rugby writer. He has also been the media manager for the Crusaders and is a regular contributor to NZ Rugby World and Midi Olympique in France. He ghost wrote Jerome Kaino My Story.
Pain and triumph
Jean de Villiers talks about how his injury setbacks made him into a Springbok legend
Patrick McKendry
27 Mar 2021, 2:48
Edge of glory
The Crusaders exposed some familiar failings of the Blues in Sunday's victory.
Patrick McKendry
24 Mar 2021, 17:27
The missing piece
Super Rugby Aotearoa is under way but there appears to be something lacking.
Patrick McKendry
11 Mar 2021, 17:17
Pack mentality
How Blues’ forwards went from easy beats to heavy hitters to challenge Crusaders’ supremacy.
Patrick McKendry
24 Feb 2021, 15:47
Surviving Super Rugby Aotearoa
Another Covid curve ball could make for an even tougher competition for Aotearoa’s best players.
Patrick McKendry
18 Feb 2021, 15:55
Fire starter
Flame-haired Finlay Christie’s decision to remain at the Blues for another year may be bad news for Scotland.
Patrick McKendry
02 Feb 2021, 15:32
Stand-off supreme
Ian Foster’s biggest challenge in 2021 may be getting the best out of Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga.
Patrick McKendry
14 Jan 2021, 14:05
French resistance
The All Blacks and France have been drawn in the same pool for the 2023 tournament. Drama is guaranteed.
Patrick McKendry
14 Dec 2020, 20:25
Power play
Young Folau Fakatava could be the man to finally challenge Aaron Smith’s All Black supremacy.
Patrick McKendry
07 Dec 2020, 18:43
Game changers
The All Blacks once had the most devastating bench in world rugby.
Patrick McKendry
25 Nov 2020, 19:45
Missing in action
Brodie Retallick’s absence has hurt the All Blacks this year and never more so than during their defeat to Argentina.
Patrick McKendry
16 Nov 2020, 15:06
Red alert
The All Blacks have lost three men to red cards in four years. They've still not learned any lessons.
Patrick McKendry
07 Nov 2020, 17:39
Back from the brink
Akira Ioane has always been earmarked for greatness - but there have been a few speedbumps along the way.
Patrick McKendry
04 Nov 2020, 20:27
Order in the house
After four years of constant change, the All Blacks have now found a midfield partnership that works.
Patrick McKendry
02 Nov 2020, 15:36
Bouncing back
Sam Cane's reign began with a draw, but the new All Blacks captain won the respect of his nation.
Patrick McKendry
12 Oct 2020, 2:00
Breaking the age barrier
Ian Foster begins his All Blacks coaching era with a luxury not afforded to his predecessor.
Patrick McKendry
09 Oct 2020, 1:17
Wow factor
Unorthodox but brilliant, Scott Robertson wants a job with the British and Irish Lions.
Patrick McKendry
25 Sep 2020, 18:36
Concrete in the soul
The impossibly tough Jerome Kaino is proving hard to replace in the All Blacks No 6 jersey.
Patrick McKendry
17 Sep 2020, 18:08
