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In his own words: Stu Wilson talks rugby with Wynne Gray
A look back on the career of the late Stu Wilson.
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Wynne Gray: The Englishman with the key to unlocking the All Blacks
COMMENT: Once a little clunky, England now have threats spread across their backline.
Wynne Gray: The problem spoiling the World Cup for Japan
COMMENT: Japan's hosting of World Cup has been excellent, but one thing letting them down.
Wynne Gray: ABs impressive but England have goods to win Cup
When they get it right no team competes with the ABs. The same can now be said of England.
Wynne Gray: The biggest problem with the Rugby World Cup so far
COMMENT: Administrators need to get real about the work of the match officials.
Wynne Gray: All Blacks investment that could shape World Cup
COMMENT: Ardie Savea is making the test rugby impact which felt inevitable.
Wynne Gray: All Blacks midfield remains a puzzle
COMMENT: Cutting Ngani Laumape now looks the easy part of the All Blacks' midfield riddle.
Wynne Gray: Sir Brian Lochore was a top-class player and a gentleman
COMMENT: "Lochore brought a statesmanlike edge to his efforts away from the field."
Wynne Gray: Super Rugby needs major nip and tuck
World Cup overshadowing a tournament which should have facelift.
Wynne Gray: Seeing red over an incorrect send-off
When in doubt, referees need to be conservative.
Flight Check: Auckland to Port Vila
Wynne Gray flew from Auckland to Port Vila in Vanuatu on Air Vanuatu NF51.
Wynne Gray: Anyone for rugby in summer sun?
For now, fans more fixated on Cricket World Cup.
Key weapon: The new style the All Blacks will use in 2019
COMMENT: The new rugby trend more dangerous than an expansive running game.
Comment: Don't get tricked by Nonu and the Blues
Wynne Gray: So many things need to go right for the Blues to challenge the field.
Comment | If that's the best England have, All Blacks needn't worry
Gray: English fans shouldn't bring out the polish for the Webb Ellis trophy just yet.
Wynne Gray: Green means go in Six Nations
COMMENT: Summer pulled our sporting interest away from rugby until now.
Kiwis should catch Kohli while they can
COMMENT: Kohli's production and welfare are undisputed keys to his nation's success.
Wynne Gray: NZ melts in bright sunlight
Shades of World Cup collapse in first ODI against India a discouraging sign.
Wynne Gray: You cannot be serious about these ridiculous starting times
COMMENT: Tennis has become as much about endurance as technique at the Australian Open.
Comment: Ferns still stuck in slow lane
New coach and sweeping changes haven't paid dividends.
Gray: The Black Caps' big problem
COMMENT: The Black Caps' bowling has headed in a different direction to their batting.
Major difference in the race for runs
COMMENT: Questions linger after Colin Munro did not last long at the top of the order.
Cup contenders have time to make mark
COMMENT: It will all come down to players' form and the selectors' philosophy.
Wynne Gray: Making a list and checking it umpteen times
COMMENT: Men and women use the same rules but they end up playing very different games.
Rejections, twists and trials: The men vying for ABs top job
COMMENT: Given their history and public comments, NZR likes some continuity.
Wynne Gray: Our master batsman set to Kane Sri Lankans
Williamson best willow wielder to wear NZ colours in the test arena.
Gray: Why women will likely never win NZ Rugby's top award
COMMENT: Kendra Cocksedge's elevation to the final four will create debate.
Wynne Gray: World Rugby's massive mistake
Look in the mirror World Rugby. Ask yourself if you want what is best for the game.
Wynne Gray: The answer to Shah's baffling spin
COMMENT: Yasir Shah bowled superbly with his variations of speed, drift and turn.
Wynne Gray: Rugby riveted to Hansen question
COMMENT: Decision will have major impact for many.