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Finn Morton

Finn Morton is a RugbyPass journalist based in Australia who spends his weeks covering all things Wallabies, All Blacks, Super Rugby and Sevens. While rugby is his passion, Finn has also written for other publications including Fox Sports Australia and The Courier Mail.

Super Rugby Aotearoa: Three reasons why the Hurricanes vs Blues is a must watch
With both of these teams set to challenge for a spot in the Grand Final later this year, there’s plenty on the line on Saturday …
Finn Morton
26 Feb 2021, 18:59
Highlanders player ratings vs Crusaders - Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Highlanders can still take plenty of positives out of the match though, with wingers Connor Garden-Bachop and Jona Nareki part…
Finn Morton
26 Feb 2021, 0:30
Five of the best: The top five performers in round one of Super Rugby AU
Super Rugby AU has kicked-off for 2021, but which five players impressed the most in the opening weekend of the competition?
Finn Morton
21 Feb 2021, 17:46
Three Super Rugby AU matchups to look out for in round one
Super Rugby AU makes its return on Friday, starting with two interesting clashes. First up is the Reds vs Waratahs – that Queens…
Finn Morton
18 Feb 2021, 17:34
Brumbies scrumhalf Nic White expecting 'extremely physical' match against Force side featuring plenty of international experience
Scrumhalf Nic White is ready for another season with the Brumbies, as the Canberra-based side prepare to begin their title defence…
Finn Morton
17 Feb 2021, 21:48
Best of the best: The top 10 locks in Super Rugby 2021
Super Rugby AU is now just days from starting, while Super Rugby Aotearoa is just over a week away. As the competitions edge that …
Finn Morton
16 Feb 2021, 21:17
Five Super Rugby AU stars to look out for in 2021
There’s plenty of exciting players to come out of every squad, but if we had to narrow it down, here’s five players to look ou…
Finn Morton
16 Feb 2021, 18:05
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi released from Stormers contract to complete switch of clubs
2019 Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi has parted ways with the Stormers and Western Province Rugby after an 11-year sti…
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2021, 23:20
'It's just really put new fuel in the fire for 2021' - Lachlan Swinton opens up on his red card on Wallabies debut against the All Blacks
One of those debutants was Waratahs enforcer Lachlan Swinton who became Wallaby 938 when he started at Blindside flanker in the fo…
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2021, 22:03
'On another day we win that game' - Hogg refuses to blame Fagerson red card for loss to Wales
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg refused to blame a red card to prop Zander Fagerson for the loss to Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2021, 19:17
The rising Super Rugby talent set to make his mark in a star-studded Western Force side
Western Force utility back Jack McGregor was following in the footsteps of these and other giants of the game when he was selected…
Finn Morton
05 Feb 2021, 19:51
Best of 2020: Looking back at the two upset wins from the Tri Nations
Even though the All Blacks have their hands on the trophy, both the Wallabies and Pumas had famous wins which need to be celebrate…
Finn Morton
28 Dec 2020, 22:29
Strength of the schedule: Major League Rugby's Western Conference
Major League Rugby released their 2021 season schedule last Tuesday, with the competition set to return on March 20th.
Finn Morton
14 Dec 2020, 19:58
Five key matches to look out for after the 2021 Major League Rugby schedule release
Professional rugby is one step closer to returning to America’s shores with Major League Rugby revealing their schedule for the …
Finn Morton
10 Dec 2020, 8:38
End-of-year player grades: How the Wallabies debutants rated in 2020
The Wallabies’ season came to a disappointing end on Saturday, drawing 16-all with Los Pumas in Sydney. It was their third draw …
Finn Morton
06 Dec 2020, 22:50
Why an inspired performance from the Wallabies is needed to avoid unwanted history
The Wallabies used to be a powerhouse of the sport, and had a knack for causing England, Wales, sometimes the All Blacks and other…
Finn Morton
30 Nov 2020, 17:14
All Blacks player ratings v Pumas - Tri Nations
The All Blacks have all but won the Tri Nations after defeating the Pumas 38-0 in Newcastle on Saturday. New Zealand now sits five…
Finn Morton
28 Nov 2020, 3:26
The All Blacks' days of dominance are over unless they can learn how to win low-scoring tests
That’s not to say that they can’t still be a quality, winning team, but unless they can address some increasingly problematic …
Finn Morton
26 Nov 2020, 17:50
Selections that Dave Rennie must consider for the Wallabies' final test of the year
Throughout his first five matches in charge of the Wallabies, coach Dave Rennie has refrained from making any rash decisions follo…
Finn Morton
22 Nov 2020, 19:34
Reece Hodge is now the Wallabies best option at flyhalf
One of the biggest challenges that has remained consistent for Dave Rennie throughout his first five games as head coach has surro…
Finn Morton
21 Nov 2020, 22:57
Tri Nations: Australia player ratings vs Argentina
The Tri Nations has been blown wide open after the Wallabies were held to a 15-all draw against Argentina in Newcastle. All three …
Finn Morton
21 Nov 2020, 3:42
Why the Tri Nations is now Argentina's to lose
The win over the All Blacks has well and truly opened up the Tri Nations. The result puts Argentina in uncharted waters; now just …
Finn Morton
15 Nov 2020, 16:23
Ian Foster is nothing more than a semi-final coach
Four matches into his time in charge of the All Blacks, it’s become clear that Ian Foster is nothing more than a semi-final coac…
Finn Morton
08 Nov 2020, 20:52
Where was the All Blacks structure in attack? Five talking points from Bledisloe IV
The Wallabies have bounced back from a record loss to the All Blacks last weekend, to defeat their Trans-Tasman rivals 24-22 at Su…
Finn Morton
07 Nov 2020, 17:24
Tri Nations: Australia player ratings vs New Zealand
One week is a long time in test rugby. Nobody gave them a chance before the match, but the Wallabies have recorded a famous victor…
Finn Morton
07 Nov 2020, 3:57
How the Wallabies can follow South Africa's road from record All Blacks defeats to World Cup champions
Since Dave Rennie took over, the Wallabies have long been touted as a team for the future, rather than a team for today.
Finn Morton
02 Nov 2020, 17:52
Mo'unga's masterclass: five talking points from Bledisloe III
The All Blacks have locked up the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th straight year after recording an historic 43-5 win over the Wallabies …
Finn Morton
01 Nov 2020, 18:13
Tri Nations: Australia player ratings vs New Zealand
The Wallabies hopes of winning back the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002 and done dusted, after losing to the All Black…
Finn Morton
31 Oct 2020, 20:10
The three key matchups which will decide Bledisloe III in Sydney
The teams are in for the decisive Bledisloe III fixture at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night.
Finn Morton
28 Oct 2020, 21:53
Barrett headhunted by Wallabies: five talking points from Bledisloe II
The All Blacks have bounced back from the 16-all draw with the Wallabies in Wellington just over a week ago, by recording a convin…
Finn Morton
18 Oct 2020, 23:32
Why James O'Connor is the obvious choice to start at flyhalf for the Wallabies
When the Wallabies take the field for their first match of the year this Sunday, a new-look side is expected to lead the charge to…
Finn Morton
06 Oct 2020, 17:59
The 21-year-old tyro putting heat on Wallabies captain Michael Hooper welcomes 'new dawn for Australian rugby'
It didn’t take long for Fraser McReight to cement his spot at Super Rugby level, by continuing to stand out as he has each grade…
Finn Morton
01 Oct 2020, 19:32
Super Rugby AU: Team of the Season
Looking back over the season, plenty of players impressed but to narrow it down, here’s RugbyPass’s Super Rugby AU team of the…
Finn Morton
23 Sep 2020, 21:06
Super Rugby AU Final: Brumbies Player Ratings
The Brumbies have ended a 16-year wait for a Super Rugby title, defeating the Queensland Reds 28-23 in Canberra. The hosts were th…
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2020, 20:52
Super Rugby AU Final: Reds Player Ratings
The Queensland Reds have gone down fighting in the final of Super Rugby AU, losing 28-23 to the Brumbies in Canberra.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2020, 6:41
The winners and losers from Dave Rennie's first Wallaby squad
Rennie selected six of last year’s Junior Wallabies starting XV, that played France in the World U20s Championship Final in Arge…
Finn Morton
13 Sep 2020, 18:08
Five of the best: The top performers in round 10 of Super Rugby AU
As the Super Rugby AU regular season came to a close over the weekend, a number of players stood out across Australia.
Finn Morton
06 Sep 2020, 21:56
North v South: North player ratings vs South
The North Island couldn't seal the deal late on against the South, but that hasn't stopped some of their players from rating highl…
Finn Morton
05 Sep 2020, 3:45
'You belong here': The 20-year-old Super Rugby rookie who could be the answer to Australia's lock crisis
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie may have found himself an answer to Australia's lock crisis in the form of a 20-year-old star.
Finn Morton
04 Sep 2020, 20:02
Five of the best: The top performers in round nine of Super Rugby AU
As the Super Rugby AU finals series begins to take shape, we assess who the five top performers were from the weekend gone by.
Finn Morton
30 Aug 2020, 20:47
The reason why Michael Hooper can't make the Wallabies cut - not even as a bench player
With so much talent rising through Australia's loose forward ranks, veteran star Michael Hooper may have a hard time finding his p…
Finn Morton
28 Aug 2020, 18:58
Five of the best: top performers in round eight of Super Rugby AU
The match pitted the then two worst defensive sides against each other, but it was the Force’s defensive woes which continued. T…
Finn Morton
23 Aug 2020, 16:32
Five of the best: the top performers of round seven of Super Rugby AU
With Super Rugby AU nearing its business end, all teams came into round seven with plenty to play for against confident opposition…
Finn Morton
16 Aug 2020, 14:52
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Hurricanes player ratings vs Highlanders
The Hurricanes have finished their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign off with a disappointing display against the Highlanders at Forsy…
Finn Morton
14 Aug 2020, 22:50
'If foreign talent is the way to reignite the passion for rugby in Australia, then the sport is already lost'
Drafting surplus New Zealand players may stunt the growth of Australia’s promising young talent, so Finn Morton asks why jeopard…
Finn Morton
13 Aug 2020, 21:46
Five of the best: the top performers of round six of Super Rugby AU
Super Rugby AU has had its most lopsided weekend of rugby since it started in July, but it was the first and second-placed sides w…
Finn Morton
09 Aug 2020, 14:25
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Hurricanes player ratings vs Chiefs
Hurricanes player ratings: The Hurricanes have kept their slim Super Rugby Aotearoa title hopes alive with a hard-fought 31-18 win…
Finn Morton
08 Aug 2020, 2:59
'No regrets at all': Ben Mowen opens up on decision to quit Wallabies captaincy six years ago
Six years after shocking Australian rugby to take a contract in France in his prime, former Wallabies captain Ben Mowen speaks abo…
Finn Morton
06 Aug 2020, 20:26
Five of the best: The top performers of round five of Super Rugby AU
Super Rugby AU might’ve just had its best round yet, with both the Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies fighting until the final wh…
Finn Morton
02 Aug 2020, 16:16
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Crusaders players ratings vs Chiefs
Crusaders players ratings: The Crusaders resumed control of their Super Rugby Aotearoa title hopes for at least another week.
Finn Morton
01 Aug 2020, 2:44
'I don't just want to be a Wallaby, I want to be a winning Wallaby' - Fraser McReight's aspirations for emerging golden generation
After four rounds of Super Rugby AU, a number of last year’s history-making Junior Wallabies squad have stood up and made their …
Finn Morton
31 Jul 2020, 15:28
Five of the best: Top performers from round four of Super Rugby AU
Round four of Super Rugby AU saw two relatively one-sided affairs, as both the Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies climbed the ladde…
Finn Morton
26 Jul 2020, 15:20
Hurricanes player ratings vs Crusaders
Here are the RugbyPass player ratings on a night when the Hurricanes needed as many talents as possible to be at their best to win…
Finn Morton
25 Jul 2020, 2:55
Weight of Australian rugby would be a massive burden and cost for teenage sensation Joseph Suaalii to bear
At a time when rugby is struggling to control its identity and to determine its standing in the wide selection of sports Down Unde…
Finn Morton
24 Jul 2020, 16:58
Five of the best: Top performers from round three of Super Rugby AU
Round three of Super Rugby AU is in the books, with both the Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies finishing the round first and se…
Finn Morton
19 Jul 2020, 14:58
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Hurricanes player ratings vs Blues
The Hurricanes kept their season alive with their third win in a row, defeating rivals Auckland Blues 29-27 in their highly entert…
Finn Morton
18 Jul 2020, 2:37
'That was the thing that they were all talking about, they've got something to prove': Western Force star's history-making journey
It's been long road to professional rugby for Byron Ralston, but the Western Force star flourished in his Super Rugby AU debut la…
Finn Morton
16 Jul 2020, 19:50
Five of the best: The top five players from round two of Super Rugby AU
The second round of Super Rugby AU saw the competitions first ever Super Time, as well as the long-awaited return of the Western F…
Finn Morton
13 Jul 2020, 20:39
Reds player ratings vs Rebels
The Reds ground their way to a Super Rugby AU draw at the neutral venue of Manly, one player earning an 8.5 rating on a night affe…
Finn Morton
10 Jul 2020, 5:10
'Playing Bs was a bit of a kick in the guts': Young Reds star Tate McDermott's story of resilience
The death of a close friend and failure to make the top teams at one of Queensland's leading rugby schools laid the foundation for…
Finn Morton
09 Jul 2020, 22:25
Five of the best: The top five players from round one of Super Rugby AU
The first round of Super Rugby AU kicked off last weekend, with both home sides getting their campaigns off to a good start.
Finn Morton
06 Jul 2020, 22:53
Super Rugby AU: Reds player ratings vs Waratahs
An impressive scrumming performance from the Reds front row led by Taniela Tupou laid the platform for the home side.
Finn Morton
03 Jul 2020, 5:02
The five youngsters that could help reinvigorate Dave Rennie's Wallabies
When Super Rugby returns to Australian shores this weekend, there are a number of up-and-coming players who could push for Wallabi…
Finn Morton
02 Jul 2020, 21:05
'Being an American kid I never thought I'd be on the same field as Quade Cooper'
Teles and Madden felt that they grew as rugby players from their time in Australia, which led to them being drafted earlier this m…
Finn Morton
01 Jul 2020, 18:27
The Reds have the depth to overcome the loss of some incredible talent
The Reds will have their depth put to the test this season, and will be made to miss the trio if other players can’t fill the ho…
Finn Morton
30 Jun 2020, 15:00
'Yeah mate, I can see potential in you' - The meeting with Brad Thorn that turned the fortunes of a 3rd XV prop onto the path of professional rugby
In early January Zander made his Super Rugby debut in round one against the Brumbies, becoming the 1346th Queensland representativ…
Finn Morton
23 Jun 2020, 23:10
'When they told me that I was going to be the number one pick, I didn't expect things to blow up as much as they did'
Conner Mooneyham received a phone call last Saturday that would change his life forever. The Dallas Jackals coaches called the 24-…
Finn Morton
18 Jun 2020, 17:06
Don't be surprised to see players walk out if Rugby Australia continues to struggle financially
Rugby League is controversially set to return in just a matter of days, even managing to include the New Zealand Warriors while Ru…
Finn Morton
24 May 2020, 14:26
'Drove about four and a half hours, paid fifty dollars out of my pocket to try out for the team'
He trod the road less travelled on his rise to the professional ranks after first being unaware of what the sport was when he bega…
Finn Morton
11 May 2020, 21:00
How Rugby Australia's acting-CEO believes the sport can reclaim its status in a crowded market
Since the glory days of the early 2000s, many have tried to revive Australian rugby yet all have failed. With plenty of challenges…
Finn Morton
09 May 2020, 19:37
'For all of my career playing for the USA, we had guys who were teachers or painters or farmers'
The US sporting market is unmatched, but rugby has only just begun reaping the rewards with the idea of professional American rugb…
Finn Morton
03 May 2020, 17:26