Stories by Barry Guy

Sports Call - Sir Gordon Tietjens shouldn't be remembered for the All Blacks Sevens' disappointing Rio Olympics, writes Barry Guy. Video

Sports Call - Rio will be considered a success for New Zealand but the focus is now shifting to the long-term development of many sports, Barry Guy writes. Video, Audio

Sports Call - After winning silver in Rio, Val Adams can still be considered the best in the world - she's just not the Olympic champion any more, writes Barry Guy.

Sports Call - The stars are about to come out in Rio as the best sports people in the world descend on the Brazilian City for the Olympic Games.

Olympic experience will count for a lot in Rio when New Zealand's medal contenders tackle their respective events.

The New Zealand men's and women's rugby sevens teams will be contenders for medals at the Rio Olympics, but they don't hold the favouritism they once had.

New Zealand sailors Blair Tuke and Peter Burling head into Rio as one of the clear favourites for their event, the men's 49er.

OPINION: Who are the opposition going to complain about now Richie McCaw has retired?

OPINION: There will be a number of changes, but we should be excited about the 2016 All Blacks.

OPINION: It's hard to be critical of a Rugby World Cup semi-final win, but penalties almost cost the All Blacks at Twickenham.

OPINION: The All Blacks should feel frustrated after their win over Georgia, but shouldn't dwell on it too much.

OPINION: The All Blacks avoided a shock in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup and in the end that's all that matters.

ANALYSIS: They might not have scored the hundred points many expected but the All Blacks should be happy with their win over Namibia, writes Barry Guy.

OPINION: Is there a place for Lima Sopoaga in the All Blacks World Cup squad?

OPINION: The World Cup jigsaw will become a little more complete this weekend when the All Blacks play South Africa in Johannesburg, says rugby reporter Barry Guy.

Who's going to win their maiden Super Rugby title? Radio New Zealand's Rugby Editor Barry Guy previews tonight's final.

OPINION: Radio New Zealand's rugby reporter Barry Guy says Hurricanes fans aren't making the most of their side's form in Super Rugby.

The All Blacks will be fine without first-five Aaron Cruden at this year's World Cup in England, writes RNZ rugby reporter Barry Guy.