All Blacks World Cup bolters: The young guns that could set Japan alight
As we close in on the halfway stage of Super Rugby, we profile four potential All Blacks bolters who could make the World Cup squa…
Alex McLeod
26 Mar 2019, 20:13
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Alex McLeod
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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.
Back where he belongs: Why Damian McKenzie needs to stay at fullback
Damian McKenzie's switch from first-five to fullback has had an undeniably positive impact on the Chiefs in recent weeks, and if t…
Alex McLeod
25 Mar 2019, 21:54
Seven test stars that could light up the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
With Israel Folau stating his intentions of playing for the Australian sevens side at the Tokyo Olympics next year, we've conjured…
Alex McLeod
22 Mar 2019, 21:14
Changing of the guard: Have the All Blacks found their new star blindside flanker?
Heading into 2019, Liam Squire was New Zealand's premier blindside flanker. However, after just three rounds of Super Rugby, Shann…
Alex McLeod
07 Mar 2019, 21:32
'Not too dissimilar to Brian Lima' - Highlanders to unleash blockbusting young midfielder on Hurricanes
The Highlanders have welcomed back their key All Blacks after last week's resting period, but they are set to unleash a heavy-hitt…
Alex McLeod
05 Mar 2019, 21:33
The Pacific Islanders team that could dominate the World League
The Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga have been at the forefront of concerns surrounding their omission from the proposed W…
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2019, 20:51
'Exciting team, isn't it?' - Highlanders rely on youth as Rebels boosted by returning Wallabies
The Highlanders have named an inexperienced side as they prepare to face a strong Rebels outfit in what's expected to be an enthra…
Alex McLeod
26 Feb 2019, 20:37
Improvements needed for Highlanders following Reds scare
The Highlanders had to dig much deeper than what many expected as they came from behind to secure victory for a second week runnin…
Alex McLeod
22 Feb 2019, 17:53
Aaron Mauger loads up on All Blacks for 'transformed' Reds team
The Highlanders will have nine All Blacks out in force for their clash against the Reds this weekend, but head coach Aaron Mauger …
Alex McLeod
20 Feb 2019, 17:47
It's not all about the money: A warning for European-bound All Blacks
Unstable off-field environments and diminishing on-field success a common theme at these clubs that the likes of Milner-Skudder, N…
Alex McLeod
19 Feb 2019, 20:31
Leon McDonald and the Blues looking to flick a switch - Super Rugby Preview 2019
It's been a difficult few years for Blues supporters, but can the addition of a new head coach, who has the capacity to instil a s…
Alex McLeod
14 Feb 2019, 18:41
New era of success beckons for Highlanders
Every golden era must come to an end, and one of the challenges facing second-year coach Mauger is that the Highlanders look to be…
Alex McLeod
13 Feb 2019, 21:29
Waratahs out to keep playoffs record intact - Super Rugby 2019 Preview
The Waratahs have, on average, made the play-offs once every two years since their first semi-final appearance in 2002. With a rec…
Alex McLeod
11 Feb 2019, 23:50
Can the Crusaders make it a three-peat? - Super Rugby 2019 Preview
It’s difficult to envisage another team denying the Crusaders a second-ever three-peat, not when they have got such an array of …
Alex McLeod
11 Feb 2019, 22:15
Can the Rebels break their play-off duck? - Super Rugby 2019 Preview
The Melbourne Rebels have gone from relegation candidates to play-off contenders in the space of a year. With some added experienc…
Alex McLeod
10 Feb 2019, 20:04
'He's the perfect guy' - Teammates rejoice return of Highlanders cult hero
With ongoing change evident at the Highlanders leading into the 2019 Super Rugby season, the change of focus in training and the r…
Alex McLeod
04 Feb 2019, 23:08
10 bold predictions for 2019
Alex McLeod has brainstormed 10 World Cup-related predictions eight months out from the showpiece event's kick-off.
Alex McLeod
16 Jan 2019, 16:31
The Next Nehe Part Three: Marino Mikaele-Tu'u
For All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen, the make-up of his 31-man squad for the sport’s global showpiece event in Japan will, fo…
Alex McLeod
01 Dec 2018, 17:59
The Next Nehe Part Two: Crusaders fullback Will Jordan
As proven by the All Blacks in the last World Cup cycle, there is always room for a few late applications in the final few months …
Alex McLeod
30 Nov 2018, 17:22
The next Nehe: Who will use 2019 to bolt into the World Cup frame?
As proven by the All Blacks in the last World Cup cycle, there is always room for a few late applications in the final few months …
Alex McLeod
29 Nov 2018, 18:59
