Gregor Paul
Rugby analyst
Rugby analyst and feature writer
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Gregor Paul: The main concern with the All Blacks team to play France
Dalton Papali’i's selection at No 6 doesn’t leave much in the way of neutral ground.
Gregor Paul: Foster's smart call? Why McKenzie earned surprise All Blacks start
OPINION: McKenzie has turned himself into the No 10 the All Blacks long felt he could be.
'Hiding in plain sight': The future All Blacks coach nobody is talking about
Opinion: McMillan needs to be injected into the conversation about future ABs coaches.
Gregor Paul: The moment that proves the All Blacks empire is collapsing
One damning moment was the most powerful imagery yet that the Foster regime is collapsing.
Gregor Paul: Sam Cane and the All Blacks' captaincy conundrum
OPINION: The captaincy merry-go-round isn't something with which the ABs will persist.
Gregor Paul: Why Sam Cane is regarded as 'the toughest man in NZ'
Opinion: Sam Cane's captaincy will be founded on the quiet but inspiring fury he brings.
Gregor Paul: From contenders to pretenders - How the Chiefs fell apart
COMMENT: Hurricanes loss a travesty both in tactical approach and execution.
Gregor Paul: Champions in the making? The All Blacks' godlike 80 minutes
COMMENT: All Blacks had fire in the blood and ice in the brain. Ireland had ... nothing.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks dodge bullet in controversial win
England were robbed of a try by the TMO with five minutes to go.
Rattled All Blacks surge late to avoid upset
Another win but another mixed night for the All Blacks
The ABs' most under-appreciated player
Sam Cane may have become New Zealand's most under appreciated player.
All Blacks take heart-stopping test with late try
A classic. A heart-stopping end to end brilliant contest that showed this rivalry is alive
All Blacks win crazy test
A crazy week for the All Blacks ended with one of the craziest ever Bledisloe Cup tests.
ABs and Lions draw third test to tie series
The right result emerged from one of the best 80 minutes in recent memory.
All Blacks show class in win over Lions
The All Blacks have opened the series with a strong win over the Lions at Eden Park.
Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs
The Lions have restored some pride and confidence with a big win over the Chiefs.
Lions maul NZ Maori
The Lions clinically went about their business in beating the NZ Maori tonight.
Lions looking to call in reinforcements
The Lions are believed to be about to call up five players to join the tour.
Cool All Blacks deliver under pressure
There will be no rock under the towel this summer for the All Blacks after they produced a performance that demanded they dig to the deepest parts of themselves.
ABs get their revenge against Ireland
It took incredible skill for an incredibly physical test match to finally crack and then spill the All Blacks' way.
They've finally done it! Ireland beat ABs
Ireland played their hearts out for 80 minutes this time. Not 79. And this time they didn't feel the weight of history and buckle.
Tietjens consumed by own monster
Gregor Paul says any review of a failed sevens campaign should be short, sharp and leave an amazing legacy intact.
Cane tackling role as country's best No 7
Super Rugby delivered specific proof last weekend that NZ has an emerging glut of openside flankers who are going to have a major impact in the playoffs.
Chiefs edge Canes in barnburner
Another win for the Chiefs and another game to confirm their status as title favourites.
Chiefs edge Blues in classic contest
A classic contest which nearly had a dramatic twist in the plot - no wonder everyone feels Super Rugby is all about the New Zealand derbies.
Chiefs start with compelling victory
In a thumping contest that had a bit of everything, the Chiefs came away with a vital win.
Rugby: No Richie, no problem
McCaw was left out to recover from a bruised thigh and the world didn't come to a halt.
Why Sam Cane got the job
Richie McCaw has set the bar for All Black skipper outrageously high.
Chiefs poach young Crusader
The Chiefs have pulled off what might be the best signing of 2015 by stealing the hugely promising Nepo Laulala from the Crusaders.
Luckless Blues fall again
It's become a painful business watching the season play out for the Blues, writes Gregor Paul.
Chiefs chop slow-burning Blues
It might not be a wise idea to be cautiously optimistic about the Blues' chances this year in the wake of a first round defeat, but they did enough for judgement to at least be reserved.
Dream over for Chiefs
What a maddening night for the Chiefs. Their dream is over. They won't win their third successive title and they will only have themselves to blame.