Paul Lewis

3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Paul Lewis

Playmaker prospects: Chiefs Damian McKenzie, Chiefs’ Josh Jacomb, Hurricanes Ruben Love and Blues Beauden Barrett. Photos / PhotosportOpinion by Paul LewisPaul Lewis writes about rugby, cricket, league, football, yachting, golf, the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSYoung first five-eighths such as Josh Jacomb and Ruben Love have emerged in this year’s Super Rugby Pacific season. Jacomb impressed with his all-round game, while Love showcased control and game management.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Paul Lewis

Opinion by Paul LewisPaul Lewis writes about rugby, cricket, league, football, yachting, golf, the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSEmirates Team New Zealand announced Naples as the host venue for the 38th America’s Cup this monthChallenger of Record Athena Racing and potential challengers Alinghi and American Magic have since hit out at the defenderChallengers are pushing for more influence and are threatening not to attend without improved transparency.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Paul Lewis

Opinion by Paul LewisPaul Lewis writes about rugby, cricket, league, football, yachting, golf, the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSTeam New Zealand’s draft protocol proposes a new power-sharing structure for the America’s Cup. Challengers are pushing for more influence and are threatening not to attend without improved transparency. The changes aim to reduce costs and increase participation, but require extensive negotiations.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Paul Lewis

Opinion by Paul LewisPaul Lewis writes about rugby, cricket, league, football, yachting, golf, the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTS:Naples has been named the venue for the next America’s Cup, with a skimpy list of challengers. The protocol may soften nationality rules, allowing teams to strengthen their ranks. Five challengers from Barcelona may return: Italy, Switzerland, France, Britain, and the US.

4 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Paul Lewis

All Blacks winger contenders. Photos / Photosport; SmartFrameOpinion by Paul LewisPaul Lewis writes about rugby, cricket, league, football, yachting, golf, the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Learn moreTHREE KEY QUESTIONS:Rieko Ioane should move back to the All Blacks wing with Mark Telea leaving. Ioane’s speed has been underutilised in the centre position for five years. Playing Ioane on the wing now could help develop younger wingers and find a new centre.