Tom Vinicombe

Articles

Kieran Read's replacements have already been found - but who will win the race to the black jersey?

New Zealand’s traditional post-World Cup exodus saw a number of experienced heads relocate off-shore at the end of 2019 but it's…

Tom Vinicombe

22 February, 8:32pm

How the best club rugby team in the world and one of Australia's most respected universities are pairing up to nurture rugby's upcoming talent

The Crusaders have won 10 Super Rugby titles since the competition’s inception in 1996 and have featured in all but four post-se…

Tom Vinicombe

19 February, 11:34pm

Dane Coles may sometimes cross the line, but channelled aggression is exactly what the All Blacks need

Dane Coles, one of New Zealand's most penalised players, brings something unique to the fold that will be sorely missed when he fi…

Tom Vinicombe

17 February, 8:54pm

Highlanders wing Patelsio Tomkinson learns fate after dangerous tackle

After facing the SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee over the weekend, Highlanders wing Patelsio Tomkinson has now learned his fate…

Tom Vinicombe

17 February, 3:36pm

British and Irish Lions weighing up three potential opponents for warm-up fixture

Coach Warren Gatland has revealed the British and Irish Lions are weighing up three potential opponents for a warm-up game before …

Tom Vinicombe

17 February, 3:12pm

Blues may have some major work-ons but they've also weathered one of toughest possible starts to Super Rugby

Across New Zealand, the Blues are being tagged as the disappointments of the country – it’s the same old stuff from the Auckla…

Tom Vinicombe

15 February, 8:24pm

Reds fans frothing at hometown refereeing as the Queenslanders fall on the wrong side of a 13-2 penalty count

The absurdity of not using neutral referees has once again been called into question after the final match of Super Rugby's third …

Tom Vinicombe

15 February, 7:42pm

Just one vote stopped former internationals from switching Test allegiances

The chairman of Pacific Rugby Players, Hale T-Pole, has revealed that one of rugby's most discussed potential eligibility law chan…

Tom Vinicombe

15 February, 2:55pm

The search for New Zealand's next top first five has begun

New Zealand have a habit of blooding players in key positions immediately after a Rugby World Cup. Will new coach Ian Foster look …

Tom Vinicombe

12 February, 7:54pm

Cruden, Moli and Reihana named in All Blacks Under 20 training squad

Fifty-two of New Zealand’s top emerging talent in rugby will descend on Palmerston North next month as NZR launches the next pha…

Tom Vinicombe

12 February, 5:03pm

The potential All Blacks that Ian Foster will be expecting big things from in 2020

A new World Cup cycle typically brings with it the introduction of a crop of young new talent to international squads. In New Zeal…

Tom Vinicombe

11 February, 9:48pm

Australia have no option but to look to the future and pick one of their immensely talented 20-year-old playmakers

In the past, Australia's 20-year-olds may have just been playing for a contract renewal. This year, they may well be playing for a…

Tom Vinicombe

04 February, 9:52pm