Sprig Marks with Jim Kayes

All Blacks kick off Irish charm offensive - opinion

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:31:00 +1200

Ireland are a good side – their play at last year’s World Cup reinforced that.

From 35 to 30, Jim Kayes picks the ABs cut

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:02:00 +1200

There’s certainly no romance left in the naming of an All Blacks team. Long gone are the days of 30 names being read out in the bowels of Athletic Park, cigarette smoke matching the anticipation hanging in the air as beers warmed and sausage rolls cooled while the chosen few were named.

Piri belongs at nine, Pat

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:34:00 +1200

Blues coach Pat Lam needs to put Piri Weepu where he works best - at halfback.

Super first-five key to Super Rugby dominance

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +1200

The new Super Rugby season is here, but one adage remains as timeless as the competition itself: you need a top first-five to win it.

Sonny Bill: Why Kiwis love to hate him

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:13:00 +1200

Sports reporter Jim Kayes asks why so many Kiwis are keen to see an American boxer of little fame and dubious credibility sit an All Black on his bum.