Why Josh Jacomb hasn't got a chance at No.10 yet for the All Blacks
The All Blacks have resisted giving Josh Jacomb a chance to start against the Wallabies in Sydney in the final Bledisloe Test, opt…
Ben Smith
15 Oct 2026, 20:12
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A former financial analyst & auditor in retail banking, Ben is a columnist at RugbyPass specialising in opinion-based analysis, breaking down rugby as he sees it, to uncover what professional teams are trying to do around the world.
'There's no side in the world dominating': Dave Rennie on the All Blacks' high ball strategy
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has claimed that "no team in the world" is dominating the aerial battle ahead of the Wallabies r…
Ben Smith
14 Oct 2026, 23:11
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'Nil all at full-time': Dave Rennie weighs in on All Blacks-Wallabies 2027 pool clash
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has offered his thoughts on the "crazy draw" for Rugby World Cup 2027 which will see either New …
Ben Smith
14 Oct 2026, 20:17
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Maddison Levi headlines Australia Sevens squad to face Black Ferns
Australia women take on the Black Ferns while the Australia men take on Fiji across three matches over two days in Sydney.
Ben Smith
13 Oct 2026, 19:02
'Have to deal with physically': Wallabies on All Black midfield pair Barrett and Tupaea
The Wallabies are well aware of the threat posed by starting All Black midfielders Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea heading into Sy…
Ben Smith
13 Oct 2026, 18:51
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All Blacks' verdict on returning lock Scott Barrett in Bledisloe win
Returning All Black lock Scott Barrett produced a faultless display at Eden Park on his return, giving the All Blacks engine room …
Ben Smith
10 Oct 2026, 17:47
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'He could probably have a 6, 7, 8 on his back': Jordie Barrett hailed after another world class showing
Head coach Dave Rennie and captain Dave Rennie has hailed the performance of Jordie Barrett in the 50-19 win over the Wallabies at…
Ben Smith
10 Oct 2026, 2:21
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Opinion
All Blacks vs Wallabies takes: Roigard fuels 2nd half smashing, McReight erased
The All Blacks have secured the Bledisloe Cup for another year with a 50-19 win over the Wallabies at Eden Park. Here are quick ta…
Ben Smith
10 Oct 2026, 1:41
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Wallabies resist moving Suaalii in team to play the All Blacks
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has named a strong side to challenge the All Blacks in the first Bledisloe Test at Eden Park.
Ben Smith
07 Oct 2026, 18:43
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Opinion
Now is the time for Wallabies to end Bledisloe drought
The Wallabies have not had a better chance to end the Bledisloe Cup drought than here and now in 2026.
Ben Smith
07 Oct 2026, 16:50
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Beauden Barrett back in starting All Blacks team to play the Wallabies at Eden Park
The All Blacks have named their team to play the Wallabies at Eden Park with all three Barrett brothers named to play in the start…
Ben Smith
07 Oct 2026, 16:11
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Rugby World Cup final loss still motivates Shannon Frizell ahead of All Blacks return
Shannon Frizell's last game for the All Blacks was the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, a game which ended in heartbreak as the All Bla…
Ben Smith
05 Oct 2026, 18:49
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Scott Barrett on what he saw at set piece time against the Springboks
Scott Barrett is set for his All Blacks return against the Wallabies and is excited to get back into Test rugby after watching the…
Ben Smith
04 Oct 2026, 20:44
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Fehi Fineanganofo's future decided after agreement with Red Bulls on new NZR deal
Hurricanes breakout star and All Black debutant Fehi Fineanganofo's future has been decided after coming to terms with a new deal …
Ben Smith
28 Sep 2026, 13:23
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Opinion
Wallabies vs Springboks takes: Lonergan's masterclass, Suaalii is a midfielder
It was a wild finish in Perth as the Wallabies held on with 11 men for a 42-38 win over the Springboks to reclaim the Nelson Mande…
Ben Smith
27 Sep 2026, 19:54
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Opinion
All Blacks dependency on Cam Roigard means he should sit out Super Rugby
Has one player ever been so important to the All Blacks than Cam Roigard is right now? Even the legendary Dan Carter might not be …
Ben Smith
26 Sep 2026, 16:38
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Steve Hansen: Veteran Boks might call it quits on Erasmus ahead of 2027
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned Rassie Erasmus that some veteran players may call it quits ahead of the 2027 …
Ben Smith
23 Sep 2026, 18:52
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Ex-All Black captain Barrett named to play for first time in 10 months
Former All Black captain Scott Barrett will play for Taranaki this weekend marking his first game of professional rugby in 10 mont…
Ben Smith
23 Sep 2026, 18:39
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France enact special measures with 'protected player list' of 33 to target 2027 World Cup
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has reportedly enacted special measures with the Top 14 clubs for the first time to protect "33 …
Ben Smith
19 Sep 2026, 15:47
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Dual eligible France-NZ lock given '20 to 40 per cent chance' of playing again
Former France U20s and ex-Hawke's Bay lock Patrick Tuifua was given "20 to 40 per cent" chance of ever playing rugby again after a…
Ben Smith
19 Sep 2026, 14:44
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