Ray Niuia hat-trick sparks comeback victory for Samoa over Tonga
Manu Samoa have overcome a half-time deficit to dispatch Tonga and register their second successive win in the Pacific Nations Cup…
Alex McLeod
08 Jul 2022, 20:52
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RugbyPass writer based in Dunedin, NZ. Since first entering the media industry as a student at the Auckland University of Technology, Alex has written for media outlets across the country, including the New Zealand Herald and Otago Daily Times. Now covers all things All Blacks, Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup-related.
Wallabies wing added to new-look Australia A starting team for Fiji clash
Australia A have chopped and changed their team to face Fiji this weekend after opening their Pacific Nations Cup campaign with de…
Alex McLeod
08 Jul 2022, 0:14
Ex-All Blacks squad member Jordan Taufua to make Samoa debut against Tonga
Former All Blacks squad member Jordan Taufua has been named to make his test debut for Samoa against Tonga in the Pacific Nations …
Alex McLeod
07 Jul 2022, 19:00
Fiji tipped as World Cup 'dark horses' by ex-internationals after big win over Tonga
Two ex-internationals have tipped Fiji as the "dark horses" of next year's World Cup following their emphatic Pacific Nations Cup …
Alex McLeod
05 Jul 2022, 20:43
'Not ideal': How the All Blacks plan to cope without key duo against Ireland
Just as the All Blacks welcome back three of their key men, another two frontline players have become unavailable for Saturday's c…
Alex McLeod
05 Jul 2022, 0:18
Wallabies call-up Australia A star following gruesome Tom Banks injury
The Wallabies have called some injury cover into their squad after Tom Banks gruesomely broke his arm while playing against Englan…
Alex McLeod
04 Jul 2022, 22:21
Wallabies star Samu Kerevi named in Australian sevens squad for Commonwealth Games
Wallabies star Samu Kerevi has been included in the Australian men's sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games later this month.
Alex McLeod
04 Jul 2022, 21:43
Pair of All Blacks stars ruled out of second test against Ireland
Two All Blacks stars have been ruled unavailable for this week's second test against Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Alex McLeod
04 Jul 2022, 19:57
All Blacks trio return to camp ahead of second Irish test after Covid disruption
The three All Blacks stars who missed their side's series-opening win over Ireland on Saturday have returned to camp ahead of this…
Alex McLeod
03 Jul 2022, 21:42
'They'll be hurting': All Blacks stars prepare for Irish backlash in Dunedin rematch
The All Blacks are bracing for a strong response from Ireland after putting them to the sword in the opening match of their three-…
Alex McLeod
03 Jul 2022, 20:45
All Blacks silence critics with emphatic season-opening win over Ireland
The All Blacks have silenced their critics and banished the ghosts of last year by recording a resounding victory over Ireland to …
Alex McLeod
02 Jul 2022, 4:12
Fiji hold new-look Tonga side scoreless in emphatic Pacific Nations Cup win
Fiji have dampened the hype surrounding Tonga's new all-star cast, pummelling the 'Ikale Tahi 36-0 in their Pacific Nations Cup cl…
Alex McLeod
02 Jul 2022, 0:45
Manu Samoa open Pacific Nations Cup with thrilling win over Australia A
A last-minute try to debutant wing Nigel Ah Wong has ensured Manu Samoa a Pacific Nations Cup-opening win over Australia A in Fiji…
Alex McLeod
01 Jul 2022, 22:07
All Blacks No 8 Hoskins Sotutu re-commits to New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks No 8 Hoskins Sotutu will remain in New Zealand for the foreseeable future, committing his services to the Blues and NZR…
Alex McLeod
30 Jun 2022, 22:05
Ex-All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu named to make Fiji debut against Tonga
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu will make his return to test rugby this weekend when Fiji host Tonga in the Pacific N…
Alex McLeod
30 Jun 2022, 21:35
Ireland handed emphatic tour-opening defeat by Maori All Blacks
Just days out from the first test against the All Blacks, Ireland have been put to the sword by the Maori All Blacks in the openin…
Alex McLeod
29 Jun 2022, 4:07
Kiwi flyer Chase Tiatia latest pick-up in Western Force's off-season raid
The Western Force have continued their off-season raid, signing former Chiefs and Hurricanes flyer Chase Tiatia on a two-year deal…
Alex McLeod
29 Jun 2022, 1:47
Highlanders sign young halfback to accompany Aaron Smith and Folau Fakatava
The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of young halfback James Arscott, who joins the Super Rugby Pacific outfit on a two-year…
Alex McLeod
29 Jun 2022, 0:25
Newly-named All Blacks playmaker Stephen Perofeta re-signs with Blues
Newly-named All Blacks playmaker Stephen Perofeta has secured his playing future for the next two years after re-signing with the …
Alex McLeod
28 Jun 2022, 23:34
All Blacks star Will Jordan 'only a chance for the third test' against Ireland
All Blacks captain Sam Cane says Will Jordan isn't likely to feature until the third test of New Zealand's upcoming series against…
Alex McLeod
28 Jun 2022, 0:32
