Stories by Jamie Wall

We've just had our first uninterrupted season of professional women's rugby in New Zealand, so how is it all looking asks Jamie Wall.

Analysis - As if Sam Cane hasn't been beaten up enough this season, even his words were given the same treatment this week, Jamie Wall writes.

Analysis - If the bluster is to be believed, the new direction football is taking in Auckland is going to be very interesting, Jamie Wall writes.

A change in direction from NZR that's finally saying out loud what we already knew, writes Jamie Wall.

Analysis - It won't solve fan engagement issues overnight, but retro jerseys are a good start, Jamie Wall writes. Video

Analysis - Williams-Guthrie's move to the Blues Women highlights a unique situation, Jamie Wall writes.

Analysis: Get rid of the TMO? Easier said than done. In fact, it may well be impossible, Jamie Wall writes.

Analysis - You can't blame it all on the pitch or the toss, India were just too good, writes Jamie Wall.

Analysis - With a bit of luck at the toss, a few runs to play with and the knowledge that it's been done before, it's not an impossible task for the Black Caps.

Just catching up on the Cricket World Cup? Here's what's happened so far in the Black Caps' campaign:

Analysis - It is worth talking about who is playing where in 2024. Or actually, who isn't, writes Jamie Wall.

It wasn't always good, but it certainly wasn't all bad either. Jamie Wall takes a look back at the skip's season.

The what-ifs weren't far from anyone's minds as the All Blacks made an emotional return yesterday, writes Jamie Wall.

Analysis - It's over, and not just for the Rugby World Cup and the All Black season. This is the end of an era: fascinating, frustrating and far-reaching, Jamie Wall writes.

Where do you start with a game like that? Jamie Wall reflects on the Rugby World Cup final.

Here are the main things to think about as we count down towards kickoff at 8am Sunday morning, writes Jamie Wall.

Analysis - Here we are getting used to the fact that by lunchtime on Sunday the All Blacks could be world champions again, writes Jamie Wall.

This weekend the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the Rugby World Cup final for only the second time. The first was the most famous test match ever played. Video

This weekend the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the Rugby World Cup final for only the second time. The first was the most famous test match ever played.

This weekend the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the Rugby World Cup final for only the second time. The first was the most famous test match ever played.

Analysis - A Rugby World Cup final rematch 28 years in the making will be honoured this week, but for now it's time to reflect on what we've just seen, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Analysis - With a result that was sealed by half-time, it's pretty hard to think that this morning could have gone much better for the All Blacks, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Just like that, the All Blacks are now in the box seat to win the Rugby World Cup.

Analysis - There was far more to the weekend than just the epic All Blacks v Ireland encounter, so let's have a look at the rest. Video

Analysis - From the blistering start to the stomach-churning finish, this had everything you want in a test match. Video