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Wynne Gray: Lions on prowl for a kill may yet go hungry
Plane-weary Blues facing 'massive challenge' but Mitchell's men last tasted victory in May 2009
Inga Tuigamala: Hard to predict quake's impact on Crusaders
Come what may, the squad will be playing for the people and the province
Chris Rattue: Leniency makes judiciary a laughing stock
Chris Rattue writes that Bakkies Botha got a nine-week ban for a terrible assault on Jimmy Cowan - Ma'a Nonu got one.
Richard Loe: Follow football - give yellow cards to the simulators
Jimmy Cowan's "Hollywood" that got Ma'a Nonu sent off on Friday night got up my nose a bit - and I wonder if the lawmakers need to have a look at it.
Wynne Gray: Angst over McCaw is sign of the times
Herald rugby writer Wynne Gray suggests we don't get too hysterical over the minor injury to Richie McCaw.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> With Cup in hand, Henry can carry on
If the All Blacks win the Webb Ellis, Henry will be king. If he fails, whatever the circumstances, off with his head.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Top 10 rule changes to improve rugby
Graham Henry likes the idea of two refs to solve rugby's troubles. Wynne Gray has a few more suggestions to improve the game.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> All Blacks team of the decade
The Herald's senior rugby writer picks his All Black team of the decade.
<i>Wynne Gray</i>: Graham Slam III enters the final stage
Another Grand Slam will set the All Blacks up nicely for the World Cup next year, writes Wynne Gray.
<i>Peter Bills:</i> Woeful refs too protected
Stephen Ferris did the unthinkable at the weekend. He publicly criticised a referee for his performance.