Chris Rattue is a Sports Writer for New Zealand's Herald.
Chris Rattue is one of New Zealand's most renowned sportswriters and has been a member of the Herald sports team for more than 35 years. His work has taken him around the world to cover major events including World Cups (in rugby, cricket, league and netball), and Olympic and Commonwealth Games. He shares the stories of New Zealand's most fascinating sporting personalities and addresses the issues that most concern daily sports fans. His insightful analysis and opinion writing has placed his work at the centre of discussions about many sporting codes nationally and internationally.
![Winners and Losers: The notable underperformer in opening All Blacks test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: The notable underperformer in opening All Blacks test
OPINION: Star All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea was poor after jetting back in from Japan.
![From Māngere to England: Ex-international's remarkable journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From Māngere to England: Ex-international's remarkable journey
Test match prediction, Mal Meninga, Jonah Lomu, and how Covid lockdowns hit school rugby
![Chris Rattue: As ever, England will look forward for victory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: As ever, England will look forward for victory
OPINION: Hopes of fire from English backline will inevitably fall flat.
![Chris Rattue: England's terrific chance to beat All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: England's terrific chance to beat All Blacks
OPINION: The All Blacks are back to rescue our dud sports scene.
![Chris Rattue's Watchlist: The Warriors’ NRL finals hopes are in trouble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue's Watchlist: The Warriors’ NRL finals hopes are in trouble
OPINION: The best sport to watch this weekend,
!['Get out of the tractor': How the Barrett parents heard sons' All Blacks news](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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.
![Chris Rattue: The natural choice isn’t All Blacks captain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: The natural choice isn’t All Blacks captain
OPINION: The Blues captain has made a charge towards greater test status.
![Blues great urges NZ Rugby to embrace league tactics to keep up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Blues great urges NZ Rugby to embrace league tactics to keep up
Xavier Rush Q&A: Memories of the Blues' last big triumph, life in Cardiff and more.
![Chris Rattue's Watchlist: Finally, rugby takes centre stage after a dud season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue's Watchlist: Finally, rugby takes centre stage after a dud season
The Super Rugby Pacific final and All Blacks squad announcement are the headline acts.
![Winners & losers: The Warriors' great Shaun Johnson mistake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners & losers: The Warriors' great Shaun Johnson mistake
OPINION: Coach Andrew Webster got it wrong as the Warriors crashed to the Storm.
![Q+A with Bournemouth-bound Alex Paulsen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Q+A with Bournemouth-bound Alex Paulsen
All White Alex Paulsen on making his dreams come true.
![Chris Rattue’s Watchlist: Free-to-air football rules this weekend and beyond](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue’s Watchlist: Free-to-air football rules this weekend and beyond
The weekend ushers in a rare treat - a great sporting tournament everyone can watch.
![Winners and Losers: Cricket's world order is changing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: Cricket's world order is changing
OPINION: We need to give more respect to Afghanistan, writes Chris Rattue.
![Chris Rattue’s Watchlist: Picking the best of the Super Rugby playoffs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue’s Watchlist: Picking the best of the Super Rugby playoffs
Picking the standout game of the Super Rugby quarter-finals.
![Mark Graham: League legend on his career and his son’s movie about his life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mark Graham: League legend on his career and his son’s movie about his life
The story of the league legend's life is about to be told on the big screen.
![Winners and Losers: What is the point of Super Rugby bonus points?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: What is the point of Super Rugby bonus points?
OPINION: Chris Rattue breaks down the final round of Super Rugby Pacific.
![The key sporting events to watch this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The key sporting events to watch this weekend
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Winners and Losers: How the Warriors won by dropping their star player](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: How the Warriors won by dropping their star player
OPINION: Ditching the formidable prop sparked a remarkable effort, Chris Rattue writes.
![Chris Rattue: The key sporting events to watch this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: The key sporting events to watch this weekend
The Manchester derby in the FA Cup final is a tantalising prospect.
![Chris Rattue: The sad reality for Warriors despite one of their greatest wins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: The sad reality for Warriors despite one of their greatest wins
OPINION: Still, what a match, and an important one.
![Winners and Losers: Why Schmidt is the man to win Australia back Bledisloe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: Why Schmidt is the man to win Australia back Bledisloe
OPINION: The former All Blacks assistant has already made an impact across the ditch.
![The best sport to watch this weekend - Chris Rattue’s watchlist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The best sport to watch this weekend - Chris Rattue’s watchlist
Can the Wellington Phoenix claim their first silverware?
![Winners and Losers: The RTS experiment is failing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: The RTS experiment is failing
OPINION: The salary cap money could have been better spent, writes Chris Rattue.
![The best sport to watch this weekend - Chris Rattue's Watchlist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The best sport to watch this weekend - Chris Rattue's Watchlist
The dawn of a new era, as the Kiwi Supercars leg shifts to Taupō.
![Winners and Losers: Why Aussie Super Rugby wins put pressure on Razor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: Why Aussie Super Rugby wins put pressure on Razor
OPINION: The new All Blacks coach could have a mountain to climb, writes Chris Rattue.
![Colin Munro Q&A: Why he turned down the Black Caps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Colin Munro Q&A: Why he turned down the Black Caps
The Kiwi master blaster has had incredible highs in the shortest form of the game.
![The best sport to watch this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The best sport to watch this weekend
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Winners and Losers: Why league is winning the war over rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: Why league is winning the war over rugby
OPINION: Rugby is falling apart. The horse has bolted, writes Chris Rattue.
![What's on: The best game of a bad bunch of Super Rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What's on: The best game of a bad bunch of Super Rugby
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Do we celebrate Chris Wood enough? Probably not](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Do we celebrate Chris Wood enough? Probably not
Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![How an Ex-Premier League footballer came to coach a team that doesn't exist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How an Ex-Premier League footballer came to coach a team that doesn't exist
Nauru is not yet recognised by Fifa.
![The best sport to watch this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The best sport to watch this weekend
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Opinion: The answer to the All Blacks captaincy issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: The answer to the All Blacks captaincy issue
Chris Rattue runs through the best and the worst from the sporting weekend.
![Theatre of dreams or financial nightmare: What's next for Auckland FC?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Theatre of dreams or financial nightmare: What's next for Auckland FC?
Auckland's A-League entry is clouded by the league's financial fumbles.
![The extra cost if you want to watch the Indian Premier League this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The extra cost if you want to watch the Indian Premier League this year
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Winners & Losers: Why Warriors fans should be optimistic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners & Losers: Why Warriors fans should be optimistic
Andrew Webster's men were great in Melbourne and have better results ahead.
![The best sport to watch this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The best sport to watch this weekend
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Bill Foley Q+A: Texas billionaire reveals master plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bill Foley Q+A: Texas billionaire reveals master plan
The man behind Auckland's A-League team shares insights, names, stadium plans and more.
![Blow for grassroots rugby as Sky drops two shows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Blow for grassroots rugby as Sky drops two shows
They are dubbed the 'Country Calendar of rugby’.
![Black Caps summer turning into an embarrassment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Black Caps summer turning into an embarrassment
Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Opie Bosson Q&A: A glimpse into the mind of NZ's top jockey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opie Bosson Q&A: A glimpse into the mind of NZ's top jockey
He has just become the eighth New Zealand jockey to reach 2000 domestic winners.
![Crusaders' No.10 factory: Rivez Reihana's shaky start raises questions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Crusaders' No.10 factory: Rivez Reihana's shaky start raises questions
Opinion: Chris Rattue looks at the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![The Kiwi speed skier who reaches nearly 250km/h](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Kiwi speed skier who reaches nearly 250km/h
Tawny Wagstaff skis faster than terminal velocity.
![Chris Rattue: Halberg Awards 'a stupid concept'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Halberg Awards 'a stupid concept'
Chris Rattue rates the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Winners and Losers: The problem with any stadium proposal in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: The problem with any stadium proposal in Auckland
Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Chris Rattue: The slow bloomer who Razor could turn into a star](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: The slow bloomer who Razor could turn into a star
Chris Rattue looks back on the best and worst from the last week of sport.
![Chris Rattue: Warriors in crisis? Star's exit spells disaster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Warriors in crisis? Star's exit spells disaster
OPINION: Chris Rattue looks at the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Peter Blake's Ceramco crew reunites: From mast mishaps to lifelong bonds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Peter Blake's Ceramco crew reunites: From mast mishaps to lifelong bonds
Chris Rattue sits down for a Q+A with Simon Gundry, a crew member of Ceramco.
![Chris Rattue: Nothing can explain these two crazy Kiwi golf stories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Nothing can explain these two crazy Kiwi golf stories
Lydia Ko and Steven Alker's stories have become as crazy as each others.
![Winners and Losers: Razor stumbles out of blocks as ABs coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: Razor stumbles out of blocks as ABs coach
OPINION: Chris Rattue looks at the winners and losers from the sporting week.
![Auckland's football revolution: Coach's playbook for success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland's football revolution: Coach's playbook for success
Steve Corica reveals plans for building a football force in Auckland with Chris Rattue.
![Winners and Losers: Auckland's new billionaire owner 'refreshingly precise'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winners and Losers: Auckland's new billionaire owner 'refreshingly precise'
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Chris Rattue: The early gift of the sporting year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: The early gift of the sporting year
Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the first few days of 2024.
![Chris Rattue: Ref ruined one of the great Rugby World Cup matches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Ref ruined one of the great Rugby World Cup matches
OPINION: Five of the top five columns of the year from Chris Rattue.
![My most memorable interviews: Phil Gifford on 50 years as a sports journo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
My most memorable interviews: Phil Gifford on 50 years as a sports journo
The New Year Honours recipient on famous people he has met, and sport’s biggest issues.
![Chris Rattue: The good, bad and ugly sports awards for 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: The good, bad and ugly sports awards for 2023
OPINION: Chris Rattue lists the winners of sport in 2023.
![Chris Rattue: Why are New Zealand's media pundits so timid?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Why are New Zealand's media pundits so timid?
Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Chris Rattue: Ardie Savea is the perfect All Black to switch to NRL](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Ardie Savea is the perfect All Black to switch to NRL
Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![From courtside to boardroom: Adine Wilson on NZ's sporting future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From courtside to boardroom: Adine Wilson on NZ's sporting future
The former netball star sits down for a Q&A with Chris Rattue.
![Chris Rattue: What the hell is wrong with the rugby mob in NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: What the hell is wrong with the rugby mob in NZ?
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Q&A with kayak icon Luuka Jones and the new and exciting Olympic event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Q&A with kayak icon Luuka Jones and the new and exciting Olympic event
Luuka Jones is planning to go out with a bang, literally.
![Chris Rattue: Why the Cricket World Cup has become a drag](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Why the Cricket World Cup has become a drag
Opinion: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![Chris Rattue: Kiwis' 'greatest day' tinged with sadness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Kiwis' 'greatest day' tinged with sadness
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
![What to watch now the Rugby World Cup is over](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What to watch now the Rugby World Cup is over
Chris Rattue ranks the best sport to watch this weekend.
![Chris Rattue: Why the Springboks are the greatest team ever](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Why the Springboks are the greatest team ever
OPINION: Chris Rattue's winners and losers from the RWC final.
![Sporting watchlist: Ranking the best sport this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sporting watchlist: Ranking the best sport this weekend
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Chris Rattue: World Cup's glowing image shattered by racial abuse allegations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: World Cup's glowing image shattered by racial abuse allegations
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.
![Chris Rattue: Springboks will be worried by semifinal performance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Springboks will be worried by semifinal performance
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup semifinals.
![Chris Rattue's watchlist: Ranking the best sport to watch this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue's watchlist: Ranking the best sport to watch this weekend
The top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Chris Rattue: France have been brilliant hosts, but ultimately are chokers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: France have been brilliant hosts, but ultimately are chokers
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup.
![Chris Rattue: Ian Foster may have just saved his reputation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Ian Foster may have just saved his reputation
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from today's Rugby World Cup action.
![Ranking the World Cup quarters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ranking the World Cup quarters
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Chris Rattue: How Fiji look vulnerable to English challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: How Fiji look vulnerable to English challenge
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.
![Chris Rattue: Why All Blacks' job just got a lot harder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Why All Blacks' job just got a lot harder
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup.
![Chris Rattue: Rugby World Cup awakens from slumber with backyard brawl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Rugby World Cup awakens from slumber with backyard brawl
Opinion: The top sporting events to watch over the next few days, ranked.
![South Africa just got even harder to beat at the World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
South Africa just got even harder to beat at the World Cup
The return from injury of Handre Pollard will sort out the Springboks’ goalkicking issues.
![Chris Rattue: Italy's hopeless performance is the last thing All Blacks needed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Rattue: Italy's hopeless performance is the last thing All Blacks needed
OPINION: Chris Rattue takes a look at the best and worst of the sporting weekend.