Highlanders put Aaron Smith back into starting side for Blues clash
The Highlanders have brought captain Aaron Smith back into their starting side for their Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blu…
Alex McLeod
08 Mar 2022, 17:42
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Alex McLeod
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RugbyPass writer based in Dunedin, NZ. Since first entering the media industry as a student at the Auckland University of Technology, Alex has written for media outlets across the country, including the New Zealand Herald and Otago Daily Times. Now covers all things All Blacks, Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup-related.
The Blues youngster tipped to replace the injured Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
A pair of ex-Blues players have tipped a promising youngster to fill the void left by the injured Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in the Auckl…
Alex McLeod
08 Mar 2022, 1:06
Highlanders remain optimistic despite worst start to season since 2013
The Highlanders remain optimistic about their chances of securing their first Super Rugby Pacific win despite falling to their wor…
Alex McLeod
07 Mar 2022, 18:43
The 18-year-old Hurricanes debutant who hasn't even played NPC yet
The Hurricanes struggled with many unavailable players when they beat the Highlanders on Saturday, resulting in a fast-tracked deb…
Alex McLeod
07 Mar 2022, 0:35
Hurricanes confirm Covid in playing squad as TJ Perenara nears injury return
The Hurricanes have been dealt a Covid blow as assistant coach Chris Gibbes revealed the virus has made its way into his side's pl…
Alex McLeod
06 Mar 2022, 22:08
Hurricanes hold off Highlanders in dour Super Rugby Pacific clash
The Highlanders remain winless in Super Rugby Pacific after falling to the Hurricanes 21-14 in dire encounter at Sky Stadium in We…
Alex McLeod
05 Mar 2022, 3:02
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
Here's how the Chiefs rated in their 24-22 Super Rugby Pacific defeat to the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland.
Alex McLeod
05 Mar 2022, 1:00
Moana Pasifika admirable in Super Rugby Pacific debut loss to Crusaders
It's been a long time coming, but Moana Pasifika have, at last, begun their Super Rugby Pacific journey against an inexperienced C…
Alex McLeod
04 Mar 2022, 3:05
'Huge for us': Blues excited by Beauden Barrett's return for Chiefs clash
For the first time since 2020, Beauden Barrett will play for the Blues after recovering from a concussion that had sidelined him s…
Alex McLeod
03 Mar 2022, 23:07
'That's a s*** question': Tony Brown's blunt reply to question about fast-finishing Hurricanes
They are the fastest finishers in Super Rugby Pacific, but Highlanders boss Tony Brown isn't keen to discuss how his side will neg…
Alex McLeod
03 Mar 2022, 20:26
The Highlanders debutants primed to shine against Hurricanes
As the Highlanders continue their search for a first win this year, head coach Tony Brown is hoping two of his newest players can …
Alex McLeod
03 Mar 2022, 18:47
'Uncalled for': Ex-All Black defends Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell from 'unfair' criticism
An ex-All Black has defended Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell after they became the subjects of harsh criticism following Scotland's l…
Alex McLeod
02 Mar 2022, 1:44
'Lincoln's the main man': Moana Pasifika boss backs young star against Crusaders
Moana Pasifika head coach Aaron Mauger has full faith young first-five Lincoln McClutchie will live up to expectation in his Super…
Alex McLeod
02 Mar 2022, 0:16
Moana Pasifika name team for Super Rugby Pacific debut against Crusaders
Moana Pasifika has named its side for its Super Rugby Pacific debut against the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Fr…
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2022, 22:02
Scott Robertson explains overhauled Crusaders side for Moana Pasifika clash
Despite making a whopping 10 changes to his starting lineup this week, Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson says he is treating Mo…
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2022, 21:50
'Everybody was starstruck': Hurricanes star left in awe of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Hurricanes wing Salesi Rayasi stole the show with a hat-trick against the Blues, but he might have opposition star Roger Tuivasa-S…
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2022, 19:26
Highlanders receive mixed injury news ahead of Hurricanes clash
The Highlanders are likely to be without young wing Josh Timu for this weekend's match against the Hurricanes following his knee i…
Alex McLeod
28 Feb 2022, 23:10
Thomas Umaga-Jensen reveals All Blacks dream after horror injury run
His twin brother became an All Black two years ago, and now Thomas Umaga-Jensen is hoping to follow suit after overcoming a horror…
Alex McLeod
28 Feb 2022, 22:18
Russia's World Cup hopes in tatters as World Rugby announce sanctions
Russia's hopes of attending a second successive World Cup next year appears to be in tatters following a World Rugby statement iss…
Alex McLeod
28 Feb 2022, 19:14
Wallabies star Izack Rodda inks Rugby Australia contract extension
Wallabies star Izack Rodda has signed a two-year contract extension with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.
Alex McLeod
28 Feb 2022, 18:34
