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Adam Julian
Adam Julian is a freelance sportswriter and broadcaster based in Wellington. He's been a regular contributor on Clubrugby.co.nz and Te Upoko O Te Ika radio for a dozen years. Between 2010 and 2018 he was the official statistician for Sky Sports Land Rover First XV program. Adam is the author of the A to Z of the Black Ferns on allblacks.com, a member of the Association of Rugby Historians and Statisticians and a long-suffering Wellington Lions and Hurricanes supporter. His interests outside of rugby include blues music, history, travel, and food.
206 Articles
Opinion
Unlikely pair of first five-eighths headline Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week
The seventh round of Super Rugby Pacific only featured four matches, but wasn't devoid of drama, with Moana Pasifika achieving the…
Adam Julian
31 Mar 2025, 22:14
The magic moments of the Hong Kong Sevens
The Hong Kong Sevens is the premier tournament in the SVNS. It’s been featured every year since the World Series circuit started…
Adam Julian
27 Mar 2025, 21:29
Interview
Winnie Palamo: 'Big contact took me a while to get used to in rugby'
Winnie Palamo was gobsmacked when she made the Canterbury Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) team. She had played less than a season of senior…
Adam Julian
26 Mar 2025, 11:07
Exclusive
How centurion Sara Barattin helped propel Italy to new heights
During Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the players who have done extraordinary things in the women’s game and whils…
Adam Julian
26 Mar 2025, 4:00
Opinion
Four of the best performers from Super Rugby Pacific round six
The sixth round of Super Rugby saw the Australian teams continue their improved results and the Crusaders thrash the Blues while a…
Adam Julian
23 Mar 2025, 17:55
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'They booed me': World Cup winner Tamara Taylor reflects on legendary career
During Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the players who have done extraordinary things in the women’s game and whils…
Adam Julian
17 Mar 2025, 8:43
Opinion
Kiwis dominate the performers of the week for Super Rugby Pacific round five
The Hurricanes got a much-needed win over the Highlanders, the Crusaders put the Force to the sword and the Chiefs and Blues produ…
Adam Julian
16 Mar 2025, 22:27
Opinion
The best performers from Super Rugby Pacific round four
The Hurricanes and the Blues are struggling with the Brumbies and Crusaders resurgent. Here are the best performances from week fo…
Adam Julian
12 Mar 2025, 22:55
Interview
Louise Rickard: Wales centurion who enjoyed 'pushing my body to the limit'
During Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the players who have done extraordinary things in the women’s game and whils…
Adam Julian
10 Mar 2025, 9:59
Interview
Harry Godfrey taking constructive apporach to breakout Super season
Godfrey has been labeled a Beauden Barrett lookalike. “Different people” was his short response to that lofty comparison.
Adam Julian
06 Mar 2025, 21:12
Interview
Donna Kennedy: The woman who started 95 of Scotland's first 100 Tests
In our first instalment for Women's History Month in March, we're celebrating the players who have done extraordinary things in th…
Adam Julian
04 Mar 2025, 8:20
Du Plessis and Woodman-Wickliffe star in Super Rugby Aupiki opening wins
In the opening round of Super Rugby Aupiki Matatu rallied from behind in Hamilton to score a dramatic victory against Chiefs Manaw…
Adam Julian
03 Mar 2025, 10:06
Opinion
Four of the best performances from round three of Super Rugby Pacific
The defending champions are on the board after another tight round of Super Rugby Pacific. Here are the four of the best performan…
Adam Julian
02 Mar 2025, 21:17
Interview
Burgeoning Chiefs star Simon Parker tackling the 'big boppers'
The Chiefs have started Super Rugby Pacific with gusto, avenging their 2024 final loss to the Blues at Eden Park and trouncing the…
Adam Julian
27 Feb 2025, 17:05
Opinion
Four of the best performances from Super Rugby Pacific round two
Here are four players putting their hands up early in 2025 with the best performances of Super Rugby Pacific round two.
Adam Julian
23 Feb 2025, 19:16
Interview
Chiefs recruit hoping to fill Sam Cane's heavy-hitting boots
Jahrome Brown is back home in Hamilton after a seven-year stint in the Australian capital.
Adam Julian
21 Feb 2025, 2:09
Four of the best performances from Super Rugby Pacific round one
It was a compelling start to Super Rugby Pacific. Two matches were decided by a solitary point after regulation time, while the Cr…
Adam Julian
16 Feb 2025, 21:21
Interview
Ex-Crusaders recruit now the fittest forward at the Hurricanes
The 23-year-old lock topped all comers in the demanding Bronco run and the former Crusader can't wait to bring some of that vigour…
Adam Julian
10 Feb 2025, 17:58
Interview
Ex-Brumby returns ‘home’ as strong contender to replace Sam Cane at Chiefs
Jahrome Brown is back home in Hamilton after a seven-year stint in the Australian capital. The 28-year-old flanker made quite the…
Adam Julian
06 Feb 2025, 22:31
Exclusive
'To be honest, I hated rugby': How the nephew of TJ Perenara ended up at the Blues
The 2024 NPC final was a bittersweet occasion for new Blues singing Reon Paul. The Bay of Plenty winger received his blazer after …
Adam Julian
27 Jan 2025, 20:02
