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Adam Julian

Adam Julian is a freelance sportswriter and broadcaster based in Wellington. He's been a regular contributor on Clubrugby.co.nz and Te Upoko O Te Ika radio for a dozen years. Between 2010 and 2018 he was the official statistician for Sky Sports Land Rover First XV program. Adam is the author of the A to Z of the Black Ferns on allblacks.com, a member of the Association of Rugby Historians and Statisticians and a long-suffering Wellington Lions and Hurricanes supporter. His interests outside of rugby include blues music, history, travel, and food.

363 Articles
Opinion

The RugbyPass 2026 Pacific Four Series team of the tournament

The Black Ferns successfully retained the Pacific Four (PAC4) title with wins over the USA (48-15), Canada (36-14) and Australia …

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
26 Apr 2026, 17:07
Interview

Tara Turner: Meet the Black Ferns half-back used to adapting on the fly

Tara Turner is used to adapting on the fly. From a Whangarei family of nine, she was raised in a busy environment where cunning an…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
23 Apr 2026, 6:52
Interview

'I don’t think that will ever happen again': Otago's Abigail Paton on wild USA debut

In December, Abigail Paton, who plays halfback for Matatu and Otago Spirit, went on holiday to Denver, Colorado, with her parents,…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
22 Apr 2026, 21:54
Interview

DaLeaka Menin: 'I often ask myself; what looks positive?'

Last Friday night Canada lost to the Black Ferns for the first time since 2023. In the time since the North Americans have won twi…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
21 Apr 2026, 6:50
Opinion

The top five performers of the week in the Pacific Four Series

The last time the Black Ferns beat Canada, the team that ended their reign as champions in the 2025 Rugby World Cup semi-finals, w…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
20 Apr 2026, 21:58
Opinion

The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round ten

Down 19-0 after 23 minutes, things looked ominous for the hosts, but the Force have newfound steel. Except for a Brumbies blowout …

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
18 Apr 2026, 16:10
Interview

‘Her strength gave me strength’: The story behind Kelsey Teneti’s season

Kelsey Teneti was in devastating form for the Black Ferns Sevens during their HSBC SVNS league championship success.

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
16 Apr 2026, 17:33
Interview

'There was a dark and challenging time': Nuku ready to make up for lost time

A year ago Manaia Nuku didn’t think she’d get the chance to play for the Black Ferns Sevens again. Let alone compete in the 50…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
16 Apr 2026, 3:00
Interview

Maia Joseph on Black Ferns' persisting World Cup 'hurt' ahead of Canada rematch

Maia Joseph, 23, has become a permanent fixture in the Black Ferns. The halfback has featured in 17 of the last 19 Tests since mak…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
15 Apr 2026, 19:16
Interview

Justine Pelletier and the 'amazing change of behaviour' fuelling Canada

Justine Pelletier was immense when Canada ended the Black Ferns' reign as Rugby World Cup champions 34-19 at Ashton Gate in Bristo…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
15 Apr 2026, 18:49
Interview

The iconic Hong Kong Sevens moment that inspired a future NZ great

Incumbent All Blacks Sevens coach Junior Tomasi Cama is the son of Hong Kong’s most famous try scorer.

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
14 Apr 2026, 23:27
Analysis

The six top performers from Pacific Four opening round

The opening round of the Pacific Four series in stormy Sacramento saw the defending champion Black Ferns outpace a gallant USA 48-…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
13 Apr 2026, 5:54
Interview

Defence Wins Championships - Cory Jane on Hurricanes 2016 title triumph

In the 23rd minute of the final, veteran winger Cory Jane scored the Hurricanes’ first try. Lions centre Lionel Mapoe’s defens…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
12 Apr 2026, 17:27
Opinion

The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round nine

The Fijian Drua and Queensland Reds got their campaigns back on track with wins over the Western Force 24-22 and Crusaders 31-26, …

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
11 Apr 2026, 15:41
Interview

Mererangi Paul: 'The biggest thing I learned' from World Cup omission

Mererangi Paul has scored 14 tries in 14 Tests for the Black Ferns. In 2023, she was a nominee for World Rugby Breakthrough Player…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
10 Apr 2026, 19:15
Exclusive

'I thought about giving up my professional ambitions': Hurricanes' unlikely hero reaching new heights

One of the Hurricanes' most potent attackers started 2025 as an un-contracted player working in construction. The ascent of Callum…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
06 Apr 2026, 14:10
Opinion

Who are the Black Ferns to watch in the 2026 Pacific Four Series?

The dominant Black Ferns, winners of 115 out of a total 140 Tests, are at the dawn of a new era in 2026. So, who are five players …

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
05 Apr 2026, 13:00
Analysis

The facts and figures behind Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium

4 March 2023, Lost: 24-25: Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly scored two tries for the Hurricanes. Black Ferns fullback Renee Holmes also …

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
04 Apr 2026, 16:37
Opinion

The three performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round eight

The leading Aussie contenders appear to be fading at the halfway mark. The Reds joined the Brumbies with three defeats after a sho…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
04 Apr 2026, 16:19
Interview

Riki Flutey: 'I'm looking forward to helping the Black Ferns grow'

In 2016, Riki Flutey was watching Portia Woodman-Wickliffe run amok for the Black Ferns Sevens at the Rio Olympics when his intrig…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
30 Mar 2026, 15:30
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