Liam Napier: Why Team New Zealand no longer have my support
The top five columns of the year from Liam Napier.
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Phil Gifford: Who should really be accountable for slumping All Blacks
The top five columns of the year from Phil Gifford.
Chris Rattue: 13 reasons why time is up for Ian Foster
The top five columns of the year from Chris Rattue.
Paul Lewis: Why rugby must ban the rolling maul once and for all
Opinion: Every time a rolling maul try is scored, a little part of the game of rugby dies.
Revealed: The All Blacks who will take on England; Barrett back to 12
The All Blacks will be looking to end their northern tour unbeaten against England.
'We've got to make it count': Black Ferns plea to build on World Cup success
With their World Cup quest fulfilled, the Black Ferns’ next aim is to become unstoppable.
'One of the best coaches ever': Smith departs Ferns after greatest achievement
Wayne Smith spearheaded a seven-month revival that delivered a sixth World Cup crown.
'I went on to make a difference': Unlikely Black Ferns hero blows England away
With Portia Woodman forced off, a player known as the Detonator made an explosive impact.
Wayne Smith's eye-opening moment that sparked Black Ferns rescue mission
Master coach Wayne Smith once wondered whether he was erring with the Black Ferns.
'Best of all time': Black Ferns brace for fierce England test
Winning the World Cup will involve toppling a side setting an unprecedented standard.
Phil Gifford: The quality that could lift Black Ferns to top of the world
Phil Gifford presents his seven talking points from a massive rugby weekend.
Phil Gifford: Are the Black Ferns ready for an arm wrestle?
Phil Gifford presents six talking points before a big weekend for the Black Ferns and ABs.
'I play to make my teammates better': Record-breaking Smith reflects on career
An open Aaron Smith discusses this season's struggles and his future beyond next year.
Nigel and Fizz - Last Call in Cardiff
Nigel Yalden and Liam Napier weigh in before the match between the All Blacks and Wales.
Focus: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck considering shift to Rugby Union
Chris Rattue talks another bad day for the Warriors and the Kiwis.
Gray: All Blacks v Wales - A rivalry lost
The All Blacks colourful history with Wales is the bedrock of previous generations writes Wynne Gray.
NZ Herald Focus 3rd May 4pm
On this afternoon's NZ Herald Focus we have the latest on a Wellington daylight bank robbery and we meet Timmy and Tux - two very cool little penguins who have formed a special bond in rehab.
Wynne Gray: McCaw backing Schmidt as ABs coach hard to believe
There is a truer picture to Richie McCaw backing Ireland's Joe Schmidt as next All Blacks coach writes Wynne Gray.
Sanzaar is running the world's worst judicial system
There has to be a reasonable chance that Sanzaar, against unbelievably stiff competition, runs the world's worst judicial system writes Gregor Paul.
Wynne Gray: NZ dominance showcases weakened competition
Six rounds into the Super whizz bang-bang for your buck series and the best teams are pushing out performances to balance the mediocre.
Dan Carter: Can you call it a comeback?
WYNNE GRAY: Dan Carter has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards - but does he deserve it?
Scotty Stevenson: The magical illusion of Aaron Cruden
When it comes to Aaron Cruden you are often left to rub your eyes and wonder how he just did that.
Chris Rattue: Eddie Jones must be barking mad to let Mad Dog Dylan Hartley lead the pack
COMMENT: England rugby stepped over a line this week, when it allowed Mad Dog Dylan Hartley to take over the captaincy, writes Chris Rattue.