Richie Mo'unga receives long-awaited All Blacks call-up
Richie Mo'unga is en route to South Africa to join the All Blacks squad ahead of their game against the Bulls in Pretoria this wee…
Ned Lester
12 Aug 2026, 18:45
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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.
Ethan de Groot makes 'easy' call on future with new deal until 2029
The deal's announcement comes just hours after De Groot suited up for a non-Test match against the Sharks in Durban, playing 54 mi…
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 23:00
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Black Ferns and Blacks Ferns XV name teams for annual showdown
Whitney Hansen and Blair Baxter have named their respective teams for the annual Black Ferns vs Black Ferns XV match, which will p…
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 21:38
Rennie shares update on Damian McKenzie's injury and Billy Proctor's replacement
The All Blacks appear to have emerged from their second game of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour close to unscathed, with only a …
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 15:46
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Watch: Ma'a Nonu returns challenge with haka against All Blacks
In an unlikely development in his storied career, All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu faced the haka on Tuesday night in Durban while suiti…
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 12:13
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All Blacks attack finds dangerous rhythm late in Sharks rout
Game 2 of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour began with one of the most remarkable hakas in the storied history of the All Blacks, …
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 11:50
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Todd Blackadder questions why All Blacks would pick Mo'unga to replace Proctor
Richie Mo'unga's most recent head coach is expecting a "practical" approach to All Blacks selection when addressing the idea of Mo…
Ned Lester
10 Aug 2026, 22:45
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All Blacks remove Cam Roigard from Sharks game as 'precautionary measure'
The All Blacks have removed star halfback Cam Roigard from this week's Sharks game as a "precautionary measure", noting a tight ca…
Ned Lester
10 Aug 2026, 14:34
Hansen and Jones predict same outcome in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour
Both Sir Steve Hansen and Eddie Jones have arrived at the same conclusion when predicting the four-Test section of the Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 22:49
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'Hell of a player': Dave Rennie on his two All Blacks debutants and rising star
The opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour saw two new faces wear the black jersey for the first time, and plenty more…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 16:35
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Ma'a Nonu named to face All Blacks in Sharks debut
In one of the more unlikely twists in rugby history, New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu has been named to square off with the All Blacks…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 14:08
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Dave Rennie addresses All Blacks' three obvious problems in Stormers win
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has emerged from the first game of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour happy with his team's chara…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 13:47
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Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Stormers | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
A historic tour kicked off in the Western Cape with a rare showdown between a Stormers outfit looking to make the most of the occa…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 12:22
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Opinion
The All Blacks with the most to prove in South Africa
The All Blacks have three URC games before the first Test against the Springboks and one more between Tests 1 and 2, giving every …
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 23:36
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Blues lure another rising talent north from Highlanders
The youngster ended his rookie Super Rugby Pacific campaign with three starts, including a try on debut, after replacing the injur…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 17:45
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Reshuffle required as Wallace Sititi withdraws from All Blacks' tour opener
Wallace Sititi has withdrawn from the opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour due to illness, and will be replaced in t…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 15:35
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Mike Catt swaps Sydney for Fiji to join evolving Drua coaching ticket
The Fijian Drua's new coaching staff is continuing to come together, with 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Mike Catt joining newly appo…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 0:00
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Beauden Barrett wary of 'controlling those emotions' in All Blacks return
Beauden Barrett has had to be patient waiting for his All Blacks opportunity in 2026, and now that it has arrived, he's cautious n…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 22:17
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Dave Rennie on Stormers naming flyhalf prodigy to debut against All Blacks
Yaqeen Ahmed has been named to make his senior Stormers debut against none other than the All Blacks in this weekend's Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 17:31
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Dave Rennie selects All Blacks players 'desperate to make an impression'
The first match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour will introduce two new faces and re-introduce plenty more to the black jersey…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 16:14
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