Stories by Jamie Wall

Opinion - In just one game, the All Blacks went from being so good in their five test wins this year, arguably making them the form side in the world, to having their worst loss in 131 years, writes… Video

Analysis - The greatest rivalry in rugby writes another chapter in its long history tomorrow, this time at the neutral venue of Twickenham in London.

Opinion - The starting XV for the test against the Springboks at Twickenham stood as probably the easiest to deduce in years, writes Jamie Wall.

History shows just how nomadic a coach's life can be, but Steve Hansen's collaboration with the Wallabies still comes as a real shock to New Zealanders, writes Jamie Wall.

Opinion - You could argue that the World Cup campaign starts on Friday night at Twickenham, writes Jamie Wall.

The Warriors are looking good for a top four finish for the first time since 2007, and Shaun Johnson is being touted as a possible Dally M medalist.

Analysis: Ian Foster has nailed the first four games of 2023, but has he nailed the 33 names that will be going to France to try to regain the World Cup?

After three powerful wins by the All Blacks to open the season, the rules went out the window against the Wallabies, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Analysis: The All Blacks team for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup game has been massively telegraphed, as Ian Foster has the luxury of giving wider squad members a run in a test match, some for the first…

Opinion - The Australians found out the hard way just how much it means to the All Blacks to chase that mythical perfect performance, writes Jamie Wall. Video

The All Blacks will take the field at the MCG for the first time since 2007 tonight, and will be eager to improve their winning record at Australia's sporting capital, Jamie Wall writes. Video

Opinion - The Wallabies' team naming media conference didn't disappoint as the height of pre-Bledisloe Cup excitement, with the Aussies taking jibes at NZ's politics, economy and fans, Jamie Wall writ… Video

Opinion - Low key sounds like an odd way to describe a game that'll be played in front of 80,000 people at one of the world's premier stadiums, Jamie Wall writes.

Opinion - The looks on the faces of the Football Ferns in the tunnels of Eden Park said it all, not really believing what they had just accomplished.

Opinion: It's looking good for the Warriors, but that is as hyped as you can go with seven rounds remaining in the NRL regular season, Jamie Wall writes.

The Springboks found out the hard way that it's pretty difficult to win a game of rugby if you don't touch the ball for the first 20 minutes, writes Jamie Wall after their 35-20 loss to the All Blacks… Video

Opinion - There have been a lot of changes since the Springboks last played the All Blacks in New Zealand four years ago, Jamie Wall writes.

The All Blacks and Springboks are playing in Auckland for the first time in a decade this weekend - not at the traditional venue Eden Park but at the Warriors' home, Mt Smart Stadium.

Review - It was all set up to be in an ambush in the stadium named after Argentina's claims to the Falkland Islands, but in the end it went about as well as the 1982 conflict for the home side, writes… Video

Opinion: The All Blacks test against Argentina is a perfect chance to roll the dice with selections, and a few guys most people weren't expecting have been given a crack, Jamie Wall writes.

Opinion - Rugby is often a game of inches, so you're probably not going to win if you're giving up yards. The problem with the Super Rugby final was who was giving them up and when, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Following the Crusaders' latest title, there's a few thoughts to run through before we pack up the second season of Super Rugby Pacific, writes Jamie Wall.

Opinion - The country's top first five-eighths, Crusaders' Richie Mo'unga and Chiefs' Damian McKenzie, will play critical roles in tonight's title-decider, Jamie Wall writes. Video

Opinion - After two extremely contrasting semifinals, the Chiefs and Crusaders will square off in Hamilton next weekend for the Super Rugby Pacific 2023 title, Jamie Wall writes. Video

Opinion: If that's the last time Scott Robertson gets to coach the Crusaders on home turf, what a way to go out, Jamie Wall writes. Video