A wish list of signings for the new Auckland A-League franchiseFrom the likely to the hopeful, here's some names we'd like to see on the squad list for Auckland's as-yet-unnamed A-League Men team.By Mathew Nash | 1st December, 2023Guest writer
OpinionRugby got the World Cup final it deservedWelcome to rugby in the 21st century, a sport that ties itself in knots with its laws and thinks the way around that is to add, not subtract, layers of complexity.By Dylan Cleaver | 30th October, 2023Contributing writer
Historic Rugby World Cup triumph for The WhistleIn moments, rugby – even, from time to time, entertaining rugby – threatened to emerge, only to encounter a greater force.By Toby Manhire | 29th October, 2023Editor-at-large
Why is everyone calling the Rugby World Cup final ‘the big dance’?Because it's the last tango in Paris (is not the right answer).By Toby Manhire | 28th October, 2023Editor-at-large
Broken legs, all-in brawls and chloroform: The most violent World Cup of all time?The Rugby World Cup final will no doubt be an intense physical battle. But it won't come close to matching the brutality of the first Fifa World Cup.By Matt Suddain | 27th October, 2023Guest writer
You can run the Auckland Marathon and watch the rugby – but you’ll need to be fastWant to make it to the finish line in time for kick off? You’ll probably need to break the world record.By Shanti Mathias | 26th October, 2023Staff writer
The winners and losers of the Rugby World Cup suit gameWinning isn’t all about scoring the most points. Sometimes its about looking good in a suit.By Gabi Lardies | 20th October, 2023Staff writer
The Flying Fijians’ not-so-secret ingredient for rugby successA Super Rugby team has been great for Fijian players – it's also helped unite the country.By Justin Latif | 6th October, 2023Guest writer
A brief history of trophy desecration in New Zealand sportThe Ranfurly Shield is in two pieces and might not make it past the airport sniffer dog. But this is just the latest chapter in a long history of trophy mistreatment.By Jamie Wall | 4th October, 2023Contributing writer
OpinionFriendship ended with Sky Sport. Now Rabbitholebd Sports is my best friendHow to watch the Black Caps vs Bangladesh for free – and why YouTube is actually the best live sports streaming platform.By Calum Henderson | 26th September, 2023Deputy editor
How do the NRL finals work? And what do the Warriors need to do to win?Don't know your qualification finals from your preliminary finals? This explainer is for you.By Calum Henderson | 18th September, 2023Deputy editor
Every All Blacks Rugby World Cup match, ranked from worst to bestWhere will this World Cup's games rank?By Cameron McMillan | 9th September, 2023Herald Premium
Where did ‘Up the Wahs’ come from? A Spinoff investigationWe uncover the mysterious origins of the phrase that's sweeping the nation.By Duncan Greive | 9th September, 2023Founder
Family Faith Footy is a World Cup must-watchA new documentary offers a firsthand look into the experiences of Pacific rugby players.By Sela Jane Hopgood | 4th September, 2023Pacific communities editor
NZ Rugby has the opportunity to change the game forever – but will they?An organisational revolution could be on the cards for a sport that's become 'bogged down in boardrooms'.By Dylan Cleaver | 31st August, 2023Contributing writer
OpinionWhy I’m backing Tonga – and only Tonga – this Rugby World CupAs a New Zealand-born Tongan, I always supported two teams at the Rugby World Cup. But this year, I'm all in on ʻIkale Tahi.By Sela Jane Hopgood | 29th August, 2023Pacific communities editor
Remember when the BlackHeart campaign turned America’s Cup fandom toxicNew Zealand had never known a sporting betrayal like when Russell Coutts and Brad Butterworth left Team New Zealand for Alinghi.By Duncan Greive | 24th August, 2023Founder
It’s 2023 and athletes are still getting banned for using weedThe ban goes against social norms and scientific advice.By Shanti Mathias | 22nd August, 2023Staff writer
Is the NPC still fit for purpose? Three questions with a provincial rugby CEONew Zealand Rugby's CEO doesn't think so. Does the head of Counties Manukau Rugby agree?By Dylan Cleaver | 19th August, 2023Contributing writer
