Moana Pasifika name five-time Super Rugby winner as second signing
Super Rugby Pacific expansion franchise Moana Pasifika have unveiled former Crusaders halfback Ereatara Enari as their second offi…
Alex McLeod
15 Oct 2021, 2:03
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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.
Opinion
What a potential Club World Cup for rugby should look like
If reports in recent days and weeks are to be believed, rugby could be on the brink of creating a revolutionary, and long-awaited,…
Alex McLeod
15 Oct 2021, 0:54
What Dane Coles expects from the USA, Wales, Italy, Ireland and France
It has been some time since Dane Coles has played test rugby, so the 34-year-old is excited to square off against some of Europe's…
Alex McLeod
14 Oct 2021, 21:43
Highlanders lose key player for opening half of Super Rugby Pacific
The Highlanders have confirmed they are likely to be without one of their key players for the opening half of next year's Super Ru…
Alex McLeod
14 Oct 2021, 20:34
Opinion
Why Liam Squire will be sorely missed by the All Blacks and NZ rugby
One of the most bruising loose forwards in recent times, it's hard not to imagine how far Liam Squire could have gone as an All Bl…
Alex McLeod
13 Oct 2021, 0:31
Retallick reveals the key lessons from Springboks loss ahead of tour
After a week off to reflect on their shortcomings against the Springboks, the All Blacks have identified where they can improve fo…
Alex McLeod
12 Oct 2021, 20:02
Ex-All Blacks star announces shock retirement due to injury
Former All Blacks star Liam Squire has announced his shock retirement from professional rugby due to a long-standing knee injury.
Alex McLeod
12 Oct 2021, 2:31
Ex-All Black hits back at Shelford's 'retirement' comment of Cane
A former All Black has dismissed Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford's comments that All Blacks captain Sam Cane is "one injury away from re…
Alex McLeod
11 Oct 2021, 22:34
Fijian Drua boost engine room with announcement of five new forwards
The Fijian Drua have continued their off-season signing spree with the addition of five new players to their inaugural Super Rugby…
Alex McLeod
11 Oct 2021, 21:01
The reason behind botched Barbarians announcement of Quade Cooper
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has offered some insight behind Quade Cooper's denial that he will play for the Barbarians next m…
Alex McLeod
11 Oct 2021, 0:01
Opinion
Predicting the All Blacks team to face the USA Eagles next week
Expect an array of changes when the All Blacks name their team to face the USA Eagles in the first test of their end-of-year tour.
Alex McLeod
10 Oct 2021, 22:23
Young midfielders in line to play for Wallabies against Japan
The Wallabies could be in line to field a youthful midfield against Japan in a fortnight's time as confusion reigns over Samu Kere…
Alex McLeod
09 Oct 2021, 1:21
All Blacks stars make successful returns after long sideline spells
Sam Cane, Sam Whitelock and Dane Coles have all successfully returned to action in the NPC and Heartland Championship following le…
Alex McLeod
09 Oct 2021, 0:26
'It's exciting': Wallabies boss Rennie eyes up titanic England clash
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie says his side need to be at their best to overcome England in what promises to be a titanic encou…
Alex McLeod
08 Oct 2021, 22:34
Dave Rennie lifts the lid on decision to recall exiled Wallabies trio
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has opened up on his decision recall exiled trio Will Skelton, Rory Arnold and Tolu Latu for Aust…
Alex McLeod
08 Oct 2021, 21:49
Wallabies confirm return of foreign trio in end-of-year tour squad
The Wallabies have confirmed the return of three overseas-based stars in their end-of-year tour squad to Japan and Europe.
Alex McLeod
07 Oct 2021, 22:14
The All Blacks stars in action in provincial rugby this weekend
A handful of New Zealand-based All Blacks will have their final chance to prepare for their end-of-year tour this weekend.
Alex McLeod
07 Oct 2021, 20:44
Opinion
Picking the 2021 Rugby Championship Team of the Tournament
After almost two months of action and drama, we have reached the end of the 2021 Rugby Championship. So, who makes our Team of the…
Alex McLeod
05 Oct 2021, 0:43
'Very athletic': Ian Foster's reason for picking unheralded youngster
He might not be a household name yet, but Ian Foster predicts big things of newly-named All Blacks lock Josh Lord.
Alex McLeod
04 Oct 2021, 0:08
Why Sam Cane could play in the Heartland Championship this weekend
It has been over six months since All Blacks captain Sam Cane last took to the rugby field, but that could change this weekend.
Alex McLeod
03 Oct 2021, 23:15
