Better never stops
Jason Ryan is helping to keep the Crusaders’ pack at the top of the heap.
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.
Jason Ryan is helping to keep the Crusaders’ pack at the top of the heap.
Jean de Villiers talks about how his injury setbacks made him into a Springbok legend
The Crusaders exposed some familiar failings of the Blues in Sunday's victory.
Super Rugby Aotearoa is under way but there appears to be something lacking.
How Blues’ forwards went from easy beats to heavy hitters to challenge Crusaders’ supremacy.
Another Covid curve ball could make for an even tougher competition for Aotearoa’s best players.
Flame-haired Finlay Christie’s decision to remain at the Blues for another year may be bad news for Scotland.
Ian Foster’s biggest challenge in 2021 may be getting the best out of Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga.
The All Blacks and France have been drawn in the same pool for the 2023 tournament. Drama is guaranteed.
Young Folau Fakatava could be the man to finally challenge Aaron Smith’s All Black supremacy.
The All Blacks once had the most devastating bench in world rugby.
Brodie Retallick’s absence has hurt the All Blacks this year and never more so than during their defeat to Argentina.
The All Blacks have lost three men to red cards in four years. They've still not learned any lessons.
Akira Ioane has always been earmarked for greatness - but there have been a few speedbumps along the way.
After four years of constant change, the All Blacks have now found a midfield partnership that works.
Sam Cane's reign began with a draw, but the new All Blacks captain won the respect of his nation.
Ian Foster begins his All Blacks coaching era with a luxury not afforded to his predecessor.
Unorthodox but brilliant, Scott Robertson wants a job with the British and Irish Lions.
The impossibly tough Jerome Kaino is proving hard to replace in the All Blacks No 6 jersey.