'Step up': Sam Cane highlights where All Blacks must improve against Ireland
Following last year's tumultuous test campaign, their worst in more than a decade, Sam Cane wants to see more from the All Blacks …
Alex McLeod
27 Jun 2022, 23:28
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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.
Bundee Aki named to captain Ireland against Maori All Blacks
Kiwi-born Ireland star Bundee Aki has been named to captain his side against the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Alex McLeod
27 Jun 2022, 20:06
Ireland wing tests positive for Covid days out from All Blacks clash
On a day when the All Blacks battled with Covid chaos, Ireland have been forced to contend with their own bout of the virus.
Alex McLeod
27 Jun 2022, 2:04
Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set-up as another coach succumbs to Covid
A Covid outbreak has resulted in Joe Schmidt joining the All Blacks set-up just days out from their season-opening test against hi…
Alex McLeod
26 Jun 2022, 21:29
Brad Weber and TJ Perenara named as Maori All Blacks co-captains against Ireland
Former All Blacks halfbacks Brad Weber and TJ Perenara have been named as Maori All Blacks co-captains for Wednesday's clash again…
Alex McLeod
26 Jun 2022, 17:35
Ian Foster among four All Blacks squad members struck by Covid ahead of Ireland test
Four positive Covid cases within the All Blacks camp has resulted in a player being called into the squad less than a week out fro…
Alex McLeod
26 Jun 2022, 16:56
'Extraordinary': The player who could benefit most from Josh Lord's long-term injury
One of the standout players from the Super Rugby Pacific finals may be in line to benefit the most from All Blacks lock Josh Lord'…
Alex McLeod
22 Jun 2022, 1:24
'Hard work and consistency': How Clarke Dermody plans to turn Highlanders around
Following a season in which they won just four matches and went winless against Kiwi opposition, new Highlanders boss Clarke Dermo…
Alex McLeod
21 Jun 2022, 20:40
'There's no fear': The uncapped All Black backed to shine against Ireland
According to an All Blacks star, one uncapped youngster could make a huge difference when their three-test series against Ireland …
Alex McLeod
21 Jun 2022, 0:09
Highlanders unveil Clarke Dermody as Tony Brown's replacement as head coach
The Highlanders have announced long-serving assistant Clarke Dermody as the franchise's new head coach in the wake of Tony Brown's…
Alex McLeod
20 Jun 2022, 21:20
Opinion
Picking the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Season
With the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign done and dusted, here's a selection of competition's standout player in this Team …
Alex McLeod
19 Jun 2022, 20:14
Crusaders outclass Blues to clinch inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title
The Crusaders have done it again, beating the Blues in Auckland to claim the Super Rugby Pacific title - their sixth championship …
Alex McLeod
18 Jun 2022, 4:10
How the Crusaders and Canterbury helped shape uncapped Wallabies prospect
When he makes his inevitable test debut for the Wallabies against England over the coming weeks, Nick Frost will have the Crusader…
Alex McLeod
17 Jun 2022, 23:32
'World-class: The four 'brilliant' England players listed as key threats by Wallabies star
A Wallabies star has brandished a core group of England players as "world-class" ahead of the highly-anticipated test series betwe…
Alex McLeod
17 Jun 2022, 22:14
Ruby Tui absent as Black Ferns name team for final Pacific Four Series clash
The Black Ferns will be without star wing Ruby Tui for their final Pacific Four Series match against the United States this weeken…
Alex McLeod
17 Jun 2022, 0:21
Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand confirmed following Japan sabbatical
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand has been confirmed following a six-month spell in Japanese club rugby.
Alex McLeod
16 Jun 2022, 23:31
Jamie Joseph names nine debutants in Japan team to face Uruguay
Jamie Joseph has named nine debutants in his Brave Blossoms side to take on Uruguay this weekend ahead of Japan's test series agai…
Alex McLeod
16 Jun 2022, 23:00
'We've got some ideas': How Maori All Blacks plan to maintain unbeaten run against Ireland
Ireland may be among the world's best teams, but the Maori All Blacks are confident of keeping their 134-year unbeaten run against…
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2022, 23:45
Eight Wallabies included in Australia A squad to feature at Pacific Nations Cup
Eight Wallabies have been included in a 29-man Australia A squad set to face Fiji, Samoa and Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup next…
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2022, 21:08
TJ Perenara and Brad Weber headline Maori All Blacks squad to face Ireland
Omitted All Blacks halfbacks TJ Perenara and Brad Weber headline the 28-man Maori All Blacks squad to face Ireland in a two-test s…
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2022, 20:39
