COMMENT: "Lochore brought a statesmanlike edge to his efforts away from the field."

Wynne Gray flies from Berlin to Toulouse aboard Ryanair.

World Cup overshadowing a tournament which should have facelift.

When in doubt, referees need to be conservative.

Wynne Gray flew from Auckland to Port Vila in Vanuatu on Air Vanuatu NF51.

For now, fans more fixated on Cricket World Cup.

COMMENT: The new rugby trend more dangerous than an expansive running game.

Wynne Gray: So many things need to go right for the Blues to challenge the field.

Gray: English fans shouldn't bring out the polish for the Webb Ellis trophy just yet.

COMMENT: Summer pulled our sporting interest away from rugby until now.

COMMENT: Kohli's production and welfare are undisputed keys to his nation's success.

Shades of World Cup collapse in first ODI against India a discouraging sign.

COMMENT: Tennis has become as much about endurance as technique at the Australian Open.

New coach and sweeping changes haven't paid dividends.

COMMENT: Sport is so much better when everyone joins in.

COMMENT: The Black Caps' bowling has headed in a different direction to their batting.

COMMENT: Questions linger after Colin Munro did not last long at the top of the order.

COMMENT: It will all come down to players' form and the selectors' philosophy.

COMMENT: Men and women use the same rules but they end up playing very different games.

COMMENT: Given their history and public comments, NZR likes some continuity.

Williamson best willow wielder to wear NZ colours in the test arena.

COMMENT: Kendra Cocksedge's elevation to the final four will create debate.

Look in the mirror World Rugby. Ask yourself if you want what is best for the game.

COMMENT: Yasir Shah bowled superbly with his variations of speed, drift and turn.

COMMENT: Decision will have major impact for many.

A bow wave of opinion about the next All Blacks coach will surge through the country.

Join Wynne Gray as he answers all your questions following the All Blacks win.

COMMENT: My choice is someone who won't take the field tomorrow.

Patel goes from handy club seamer to test tweaker.

COMMENT: Tomorrow's test will be equally taxing on bodies and minds.

Irish test vital gauge of progress after patchy season.

Join our live chat as rugby expert Wynne Gray answers all your questions.

Comment: After his rebuff against the Wallabies, Aaron Smith now has everything to prove.

Wynne Gray: Eddie Jones' men are well in the frame to challenge All Blacks.

COMMENT: Proctor has the skill to go with the temperament and plays with ethos and heart.

Call to overturn ban on Oz trio should be hit for six.

Join our in-house rugby expert as he tackles all your Bledisloe Cup questions.

Injury to Cane opens way for 'apprentice'.

COMMENT: The countdown is on and tapering towards that global tournament has begun.

Let's bring back the times when matches meant something.

COMMENT: League's international triple-header today at Mt Smart is value for money.

Fans should be fuming over lack of spine from officials.

COMMENT: A test against the Springboks is a World Cup audition for Shannon Frizell.

Voke chases three in a row in China.

While my father won't be watching the All Blacks play tomorrow, his words will sit with me

Cracks in game need concreting over.

COMMENT: Some of John Mitchell's moves were about moving up the ladder.

COMMENT: Flaws exposed by Springboks need to be ironed out before World Cup.

COMMENT: Hansen is doing his bit for the promotion of the Cake Tin test.

Pichot has work cut out bringing order to clogged calendar.

Join NZME rugby expert Wynne Gray as he tackles all the big questions.

COMMENT: Nelson or Sydney, rugby or league - it's a tantalising choice.

ABs class but could let Pumas out of bag.

COMMENT: Tentacles of turmoil around the Wallabies are gathering.

Mannering milestone should sustain belief.

Join Wynne Gray as he breaks down all the talking points from last night.

COMMENT: If the reign at Eden Park ends tonight the earth will shift on its axis.

Transtasman contests, Aussie fans short-changed.

COMMENT: That quality has been evident since he was picked for his debut in 2012.

Big test to contain top ABs talent.

COMMENT: He preferred anonymity, but 30 years later, Murdoch was in the limelight again.

COMMENT: Mo'unga's Super Rugby final performance most emphatic 'pick-me' yet.

Impact of Smith and Crusaders flanker Todd key if Super final opens up.

COMMENT: Crusaders' dominance is a game too far for the Canes.

The return of captain Kieran Read after back surgery will be massive for the All Blacks.

COMMENT: In the years since Ma'a Nonu left, Super Rugby has become even quicker.

Barrett brilliance must be to fore to floor D-Mac's Chiefs.

COMMENT: Something doesn't add up at the Blues.

Laumape, Ngatai in direct clash in crowded midfield.

COMMENT: Of those next in line who is better?

Layers of AB quality came through the performances during this month's series with France.