Opinion
Inside Rugby: How the All Blacks are hoping to bring back Richie Mo'unga
OPINION: New Zealand Rugby's bid to bring Mo'unga home faces challenges.
Latest from Crusaders Rugby Team
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
New format and Sunday footy feature in Super Rugby changes for 2025
Super Rugby Pacific will shift to a six-team playoff format next season.
Gregor Paul: How was MacDonald, Robertson partnership ever sanctioned by NZR?
OPINION: This story needs greater scrutiny.
Revealed: How much NZR will have to pay MacDonald after All Blacks exit
Contracted for four years as an assistant, Leon MacDonald is gone after five tests.
Gregor Paul: Were signs missed that led to MacDonald's ABs exit?
OPINION: Did they miss the signs or simply choose to ignore them?
Watch: 'We didn't quite click' – Robertson on exit of ABs assistant coach
The 46-year-old has left the All Blacks after just five tests.
Elliott Smith: Why Kiwis should applaud Argentina
'Argentina beating the All Blacks is a feature of international rugby, not a bug.'
Sam Whitelock: What it was like inside the Ian Foster-Razor split
An exclusive extract from the former All Black's autobiography.
Will Jordan reveals struggles on 'long road back' to ABs squad
The All Blacks ace highlights the impact of the bench against England.
Ardie signing more than a win – Sir Michael Jones reveals why it's 'a game changer'
How 'Iceman' sees Savea's signing as a major turning point for Moana Pasifika.
Hamilton's family's sporting dynasty grows with All Blacks halfback call-up
Noah Hotham could become the third sibling to represent New Zealand.
The conversation that convinced Sevu Reece to stay in NZ
Scott Robertson's influence as All Blacks coach is already being felt.
Phil Gifford's best All Blacks XV since rugby went professional
These are the greatest All Blacks of the professional era, from the rugby field to fame.
Super Rugby sees viewership increase, but fewer watch 2024 final
Close to 2.4 million New Zealanders tuned in this season.
‘Always beside Scooter’: Savea vows to support new All Blacks captain
The 30-year-old was the public favourite to take the job.
Editorial: Public has to respect Razor’s decision not to select Sotutu
EDITORIAL: The ABs coach should talk openly about what he thinks a star Blues man lacks.
'Get out of the tractor': How the Barrett parents heard sons' All Blacks news
The proud Barrett parents reveal how they found out Scott and Jordie will lead the team.
Razor on why he chose his captain: 'He’s won a lot of big games'
Coach explains his preference for southern man.
Who are the five new All Blacks picked by Scott Robertson to face England?
Stop the presses, we’ve got a genuine bolter.
'The toughest call': Robertson explains Sititi v Sotutu selection decision
Why Razor chose his Crusaders man as All Blacks skipper.
Have your say: Biggest shock of the All Blacks' squad?
Scott Robertson's 32-man squad was full of surprises.
Phil Gifford: Four attributes Robertson shares with successful ABs coaches
OPINION: Sky's series has shown there's a lot more depth to the All Blacks coach.
Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.
Phil Gifford's Super Rugby season-ending awards
OPINION: After the Blues' triumph, it's time to hand out some awards – and a brickbat.
Blues v Chiefs: How the Super Rugby final can be won – Tight Five
OPINION: Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith looks at the big Eden Park decider.
Icons in Black: The best locks and front-rowers of the pro era
These are the greatest All Blacks of the professional era, from the rugby field to fame.
Gregor Paul: The only viable country for Super Rugby expansion
OPINION: Super Rugby is at a crossroads over whether to reduce or expand club numbers.
Sevu Reece rejects reported overseas offer to stay with All Blacks, Crusaders
The 27-year-old was understood to have attracted interest from France.
'Immeasurably loved': Tributes flow for rugby's Connor Garden-Bachop
The Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player, 25, died after a 'medical event'.
Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?
ANALYSIS: Behind the scenes and behind expectations – the flaws in the costly strategy.