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Ned Lester
Ned Lester is a New Zealand-based multimedia content editor with experience covering the diverse corners of the rugby world in the southern hemisphere. Ned brings a keen interest in sports psychology to the RugbyPass team and a background in writing across various disciplines.
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Wallabies group named for January training camp
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Super Rugby Pacific
New stadium has 'Saders rivals 'licking their lips'
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Super Rugby Pacific
Reece names the biggest threat to his try record
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Ardie Savea wins big at New Zealand Rugby Awards
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Japan opt to stick with Eddie Jones for 2027 Rugby World Cup
An end-of-season review has concluded in Japan, and the Japan Rugby Football Union has ultimately decided to stay the course with …
Ned Lester
10 Dec 2025, 22:40
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Historic fixture awaits All Blacks but familiar France question persists
A new era for rugby in New Zealand and globally will begin next July, but for the All Blacks, one big, all-too-familiar question r…
Ned Lester
10 Dec 2025, 16:49
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'It’s a bittersweet time': Crusaders confirm Sevu Reece's departure
The Crusaders have confirmed All Blacks wing Sevu Reece's impending departure at the conclusion of the 2026 season, signalling the…
Ned Lester
10 Dec 2025, 14:06
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Jason Holland confirms Super Rugby move after All Blacks exit
Former All Blacks attack coach Jason Holland will return to the Hurricanes for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Ned Lester
10 Dec 2025, 13:02
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Opinion
The All Blacks XV's dominance is nice, but is it helpful?
Since its inaugural season in 2022, the All Blacks XV program has posted a 89 per cent win rate. While that rate clearly reflects …
Ned Lester
09 Dec 2025, 21:10
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'The road to 2029 begins now': Wallaroos confirm 10-Test schedule for 2026
Rugby Australia has revealed the 10 Tests locked in for the 2026 Wallaroos season, saying "the road to the 2029 World Cup begins n…
Ned Lester
09 Dec 2025, 20:25
New Zealand Rugby offers context to All Blacks coaching roles
New Zealand Rugby has provided some clarity on the roles within the All Blacks' coaching set-up, saying speculation that assistant…
Ned Lester
09 Dec 2025, 14:34
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Ireland get crack at Eden Park record as All Blacks confirm 2026 home schedule
The All Blacks have finalised their home schedule for 2026, revealing some historic fixtures for Kiwi rugby fans.
Ned Lester
08 Dec 2025, 12:20
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Emoni Narawa shares extent of Eden Park injury that ended his All Blacks season
Opportunities in the black jersey have been few and far between for Emoni Narawa to begin his international career, and in another…
Ned Lester
05 Dec 2025, 19:52
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Zimbabwe coach has 'insane and magical' reaction to Rugby World Cup draw
Zimbabwe have qualified for their first Rugby World Cup since 1991, and have set themselves the goal of doing "something that make…
Ned Lester
05 Dec 2025, 17:07
Black Ferns and Springbok Women join 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour
New Zealand and South Africa's famous rivalry begins a new chapter in 2026 with the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, a mouth-waterin…
Ned Lester
04 Dec 2025, 18:32
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Dan Carter names his preferred Wallabies 10 for Rugby World Cup 2027
The Rugby World Cup 2027 hosts have a No.10 predicament to resolve before the tournament reaches Australian shores, and one of the…
Ned Lester
04 Dec 2025, 15:57
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Dan Carter weighs in with balanced analysis of Scott Robertson's All Blacks
Dan Carter has offered his two cents on how the All Blacks are tracking ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup and shared his view on t…
Ned Lester
04 Dec 2025, 15:11
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Portugal on Rugby World Cup draw: 'We're not there just to go as tourists'
Ex-All Black Simon Mannix is heading to his first Rugby World Cup, leading Portugal in their second-straight World Cup appearance …
Ned Lester
03 Dec 2025, 22:29
Ben Tameifuna: 'Hopefully we can paint these Australian stadiums in red'
Tonga came away from the Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw feeling pretty happy with their result, which saw them placed in Pool F al…
Ned Lester
03 Dec 2025, 17:35
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Ex-All Black Jarrad Hoeata joins Chiefs' coaching group
The Chiefs have announced the latest addition to their coaching group, with former All Black Jarrad Hoeata bringing his expertise …
Ned Lester
03 Dec 2025, 17:00
What Scott Robertson makes of a potential All Blacks-Springboks quarter final
The rugby world sat on the edge of their seats as the Rugby World Cup 2027 pools were drawn on Wednesday night in Sydney, and fans…
Ned Lester
03 Dec 2025, 14:52
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Black Ferns reveal 2026 home schedule, including three-Test France series
France and Australia will visit New Zealand in 2026 to complete a four-Test home schedule for the Kiwis, with the first Black Fern…
Ned Lester
02 Dec 2025, 19:03
Ioane Moananu left with 'chip on my shoulder' after Kiwi Super Rugby snubs
After a breakthrough 2025 season with the Crusaders, Ioane Moananu was left out in the cold by New Zealand's Super Rugby clubs, wi…
Ned Lester
02 Dec 2025, 18:13
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U20 star's inclusion one of five changes for Australia Sevens in Cape Town
An injury to Maurice Longbottom has left Australia Men's Sevens coach Liam Barry with a roster spot to fill in this weekend's Cape…
Ned Lester
02 Dec 2025, 17:25
