Stories by Jamie Wall

WATCH: Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan break down the big calls of their first squad, as we gear up for the first test of the season.

Watch: There's plenty to talk about after today's big announcement.

Analysis: The final saw defence winning a championship, some very composed performances under extreme pressure and a coaching redemption arc, Jamie Wall writes.

Analysis: Plenty's been said about onfield action, but off-field events are a real sign the competition is moving forward, writes Jamie Wall.

Scott Robertson's first squad of the season will be announced on Monday. Here's what RNZ's experts are weighing up.

Another twist in the Barrett/McKenzie race highlights the weekend's talking points, writes Jamie Wall.

Watch: Don't expect much to change from the sole Australian side left in Super Rugby Pacific.

WATCH: An awful lot has changed under Robinson's time as NZ Rugby CEO, but there may be plenty to come as he walks out the door, writes Jamie Wall.

The weekend saw a big Crusaders scrum, an assured performance at 10 and some excellent goal kicking, writes Jamie Wall.

Not many were picking Vern Cotter's side to be in the play-offs at all, let alone knocking off the Chiefs in Hamilton, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Clayton McMillan drops knowledge from the Fast and the Furious as his side prepares for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific play-off.

A few under-fire players reminded us all just what they're capable of, writes Jamie Wall.

The last weekend had a thriller, a reffing controversy, blow outs and more fun from Rieko on Instagram - Jamie Wall breaks it all down.

Every game has something riding on it, with home ground advantage, bonus points and tie breakers crucial - Jamie Wall tells you what it all means.

Analysis - Some big performances over the weekend would certainly have piqued Scott Robertson's interest, writes Jamie Wall.

Watch: Ilona Maher might have the bigger social media following, but it didn't count for much once the greatest of all time got her hands on the ball. Video

Watch: the present and future of the All Blacks collide tomorrow night in Hamilton when the Chiefs play Moana Pasifika.

Jamie Wall runs his eye over the shoo-ins, bolters, those with points to prove and no hopers.

Ardie Savea has every right to say 'I told you so' after turning Moana Pasifika from pretenders to contenders.

WATCH: The Hurricanes are looking ominously much more like the team that finished in first place at the end of last year's Super Rugby Pacific regular season.

Have you ever asked yourself: what would rugby look like if it was played in a pool? If the answer is yes, hold your breath for some good news.

The inaugural national weight-grade team once again proved too strong for the Sri Lanka national side. Video

For the third year in a row, the game's governing body is in the red - so where's the money going, asks Jamie Wall.

The country's newest representative team scored eight tries against the Sri Lankan test side.

It wasn't entirely convincing, but the defending champions are still alive in 2025.