Full extent of Moana Pasifika's Covid outbreak revealed as doubts linger over Chiefs clash
Moana Pasifika have until Wednesday to prove they have a squad fit and healthy enough to face the Chiefs on Sunday.
Alex McLeod
20 Feb 2022, 20:08
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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.
Crusaders survive season-opening Hurricanes scare in Dunedin
The Crusaders have survived an early-season fright from the Hurricanes to kick their 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign off with a …
Alex McLeod
19 Feb 2022, 1:59
Highlanders fall to classy Chiefs in season-opening clash in Queenstown
The Chiefs have opened their 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign in victorious fashion, beating the Highlanders 26-16 at Wakatipu Ru…
Alex McLeod
19 Feb 2022, 0:24
Opinion
Highlanders player ratings vs Chiefs | Super Rugby Pacific
Here's how the Highlanders rated in their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific 26-16 defeat at the hands of the Chiefs at Wakatipu R…
Alex McLeod
18 Feb 2022, 23:47
Why Scott Robertson is 'excited' for Pablo Matera's Crusaders debut
Among one Super Rugby Pacific's headline recruits in 2022, Pablo Matera has his new coach Scott Robertson "excited" for his Crusad…
Alex McLeod
18 Feb 2022, 20:51
The Highlanders youngsters Aaron Smith is 'bloody excited' to watch in 2022
Highlanders captain Aaron Smith is eagerly anticipating the upcoming performances of two of his young and exciting teammates this …
Alex McLeod
17 Feb 2022, 22:28
Opinion
Predicting where each team will finish in Super Rugby Pacific 2022
Which team will finish as champions and which team will finish as wooden-spooners in the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific?
Alex McLeod
17 Feb 2022, 19:11
How the 2017 Lions tour helped inspire Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's code swap
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has revealed the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand played a major role in his decision to jump co…
Alex McLeod
15 Feb 2022, 22:27
'Looking forward to playing him': Highlanders relishing Josh Ioane reunion
As fate would have it, Josh Ioane is primed to make his Chiefs debut against his former team, the Highlanders, at his old home thi…
Alex McLeod
14 Feb 2022, 23:27
Opinion
Picking a starting Highlanders team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
With four days until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Highlanders side that could open th…
Alex McLeod
14 Feb 2022, 1:19
Scott Robertson names the two Crusaders youngsters to look out for in 2022
The Crusaders may have the most star-studded roster in Super Rugby Pacific, but Scott Robertson has identified two youngsters to k…
Alex McLeod
11 Feb 2022, 21:35
'I don't think it'd be a smart thing': Hurricanes boss opposes uncontested scrums
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has voiced his opposition to the prospect of uncontested scrums in Super Rugby Pacific this se…
Alex McLeod
11 Feb 2022, 20:55
Chiefs topple Blues and Highlanders in game of three halves clash
The Chiefs have finished their pre-season campaign undefeated after beating the Blues and Highlanders in a game of three halves ma…
Alex McLeod
11 Feb 2022, 20:10
Hurricanes boss Jason Holland responds to speculation over Munster job
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has replied to suggestions that he will look to apply for the vacant Munster job over the comi…
Alex McLeod
10 Feb 2022, 22:35
Hurricanes dealt injury blow as TJ Perenara set for sideline spell
The Hurricanes will begin their 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign without TJ Perenara after he sustained a knee injury on Tuesday.
Alex McLeod
10 Feb 2022, 20:30
Crusaders to be without All Blacks duo for opening rounds of Super Rugby Pacific
The Crusaders are set to be without two key All Blacks players for the opening three rounds of the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific ca…
Alex McLeod
10 Feb 2022, 18:44
Opinion
Picking a starting Crusaders team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
With less than a fortnight until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Crusaders side that cou…
Alex McLeod
08 Feb 2022, 19:59
Opinion
Picking a starting Moana Pasifika team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
With just under a fortnight until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Moana Pasifika side th…
Alex McLeod
07 Feb 2022, 20:38
Wallabies centurion James Slipper eyes fourth World Cup after contract extension
Wallabies centurion James Slipper is eyeing a fourth World Cup appearance after signing a one-year contract extension with Rugby A…
Alex McLeod
07 Feb 2022, 17:20
'Very proud': Moana Pasifika captain's message to teammates after heavy Chiefs loss
Moana Pasifika were far from perfect in their heavy pre-season loss to the Chiefs on Friday, but captain Sekope Kepu remains "very…
Alex McLeod
04 Feb 2022, 22:50
