Tom Vinicombe

Articles

All the storylines of the Super Rugby quarter-finals

After 18 weeks of competition, we've found our Super Rugby quarter-finalists. The Sharks, Chiefs and Highlanders all snuck in with…

Tom Vinicombe

16 Jun, 2:24

Why the Blues' attempts to woo Beauden Barrett keep failing

News broke earlier this week that the Blues are attempting to lure All Black playmaker Beauden Barrett north. It's not the first t…

Tom Vinicombe

14 Jun, 4:13

Where will Warren Gatland touch down in New Zealand?

Having been reappointed as Lions coach for their South African tour, Warren Gatland has reaffirmed that he has his sights set on a…

Tom Vinicombe

13 Jun, 3:30

How is your team preparing for the Rugby World Cup?

2019's Rugby World Cup will kick off in 100 days. What fixtures does your team have between now and the launch in Japan?

Tom Vinicombe

12 Jun, 6:52

A Super Rugby final round Hail Mary - could waving the white flag be a brave gambit?

Super Rugby is a competition like no other. It spans four continents, six time zones and has games played in seven different count…

Tom Vinicombe

11 Jun, 6:16

Super Rugby has entered the dark ages - and the future doesn't look any brighter

There has been a widespread acceptance in recent times that the Super Rugby product has gone significantly downhill - but what opt…

Tom Vinicombe

07 Jun, 4:04

New Zealand's best coaches all have one unheralded skill in common

Scott Robertson's Crusaders are on track for a third championship in as many years. Robertson is an astute coach with an intimate …

Tom Vinicombe

05 Jun, 1:19

Sunwolves biting the hand that no longer feeds them - and what it means for Japan's Rugby World Cup

If Japan achieves positive results at the World Cup then Jamie Joseph should be hailed as a mastermind. If the opposite occurs, th…

Tom Vinicombe

31 May, 5:15

Springboks assembling a ferocious squad

Although 2018 was a poor year for the Springboks, there’s will be enough depth in the 2019 squad to seriously challenge for the …

Tom Vinicombe

28 May, 5:26

How would the Wallabies loose forwards stack up without David Pocock?

It’s now been over two and a half months since David Pocock has taken the field for the Brumbies. If the Wallabies are faced wit…

Tom Vinicombe

27 May, 0:27

Taking the World Cup global: who will play host in 2027?

When 2019’s World Cup kicks off in Tokyo, rugby will break new ground by taking the showcase tournament to Asia for the first ti…

Tom Vinicombe

24 May, 9:14

The Wallabies' biggest weakness ahead of the international season

When Michael Cheika named his squad to travel to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, he had two experienced, proven performers to…

Tom Vinicombe

23 May, 5:26