'It'd be awesome': All Blacks star calls for return of North vs South clash
An All Blacks star has called for the permanent return of the North vs South fixture in their form of either a one-off match or a …
Alex McLeod
07 Dec 2021, 19:52
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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.
History made as England boss wins World Rugby Coach of the Year
England boss Simon Middleton has created history at the World Rugby Awards by becoming the first coach of a female team to win Coa…
Alex McLeod
07 Dec 2021, 17:32
Will Jordan lifts the lid on where the All Blacks went wrong in 2021
All Blacks star Will Jordan has identified where his side need to improve next year after finishing their 2021 season with success…
Alex McLeod
06 Dec 2021, 21:49
All Blacks star Ardie Savea signs with Jay-Z's sports agency
All Blacks star Ardie Savea has signed with legendary rapper Jay-Z's sports talent management agency Roc Nation Sports.
Alex McLeod
06 Dec 2021, 17:25
The Next Generation of Rugby: Picking a World U23 XV
The dust has well and truly settled on another year of international rugby, so here's a XV of some of the world's standout youngst…
Alex McLeod
05 Dec 2021, 20:41
Highlanders give squad update regarding recently-returned All Blacks
The Highlanders have announced the arrival of five replacement players to cover for injuries and the franchise's All Blacks follow…
Alex McLeod
02 Dec 2021, 23:16
'It's an issue': Blues worried about competing with Moana Pasifika for players
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald says competing with Moana Pasifika for players has become "an issue" due to the depletion of New Z…
Alex McLeod
02 Dec 2021, 18:40
Beauden Barrett's influence in Damian McKenzie's Tokyo Sungoliath move
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie has opened up about his decision to leave New Zealand and pursue a deal with Japanese club Tokyo S…
Alex McLeod
30 Nov 2021, 23:27
Wallabies star returns to training following lengthy injury layoff
Wallabies star Tom Banks is back in training with the Brumbies ahead of next year's inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign followi…
Alex McLeod
30 Nov 2021, 16:33
Ardie Savea announces long-term New Zealand Rugby contract extension
Ardie Savea has only recommitted to the Hurricanes for two years, opening up the possibility for a move to Moana Pasifika midway t…
Alex McLeod
30 Nov 2021, 0:55
'He's a freak': Teammates reveal how much quicker Rieko Ioane is than Will Jordan
He's long been recognised as one of the fastest members of the All Blacks squad, but it's now been revealed just how quick Rieko I…
Alex McLeod
29 Nov 2021, 22:52
Joseph Manu shuts down All Blacks rumours to sign new NRL deal
Joseph Manu has turned down a rumoured move to New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks by inking a new NRL deal with the Sydney Roost…
Alex McLeod
28 Nov 2021, 19:46
Ex-All Black picks out the key signings from each NZ Super Rugby Pacific team
A former All Black has outlined which off-season signings could be the most important for Super Rugby Pacific sides ahead of the 2…
Alex McLeod
26 Nov 2021, 22:49
Crusaders star reveals the biggest threat to their 2022 title hopes
A Crusaders star has pinpointed which side poses the biggest threat to his team's chances of winning a sixth Super Rugby title in …
Alex McLeod
26 Nov 2021, 20:51
Picking a Tonga 2023 World Cup team under new eligibility laws
World Rugby's refreshed eligibility laws has caught the global attention of the rugby fraternity, with numerous superstars now, or…
Alex McLeod
25 Nov 2021, 22:19
Picking a Samoa 2023 World Cup team under new eligibility laws
World Rugby's refreshed eligibility laws has caught the global attention of the rugby fraternity, with numerous superstars now, or…
Alex McLeod
25 Nov 2021, 19:12
Opinion
Ranking each of this year's All Blacks tests from worst to best
At the end of a tumultuous All Blacks campaign, here's how we rated each of their tests from throughout the 2021 season.
Alex McLeod
23 Nov 2021, 20:24
Opinion
The six key questions from the Super Rugby Pacific squad announcements
Following the announcement of next year's Super Rugby Pacific squads on Monday, we look at the key questions each New Zealand team…
Alex McLeod
23 Nov 2021, 0:07
Blues boss Leon MacDonald reveals where Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will play
The Blues have hinted where in the backline cross-code star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could play in round one of next year's Super Rugby…
Alex McLeod
22 Nov 2021, 16:53
Suntory Sungoliath confirm signing of All Blacks star Damian McKenzie
Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed the arrival of All Blacks star Damian McKenzie for the upcoming League One s…
Alex McLeod
21 Nov 2021, 23:18
