Beauden Barrett's verdict on facing Springboks opposite Handre Pollard
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett is primed to go head-to-head with his Springboks opposite Handre Pollard in this weekend's 100th t…
Alex McLeod
21 Sep 2021, 3:10
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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.
'They've outmuscled us': Retallick's plan to overcome Springboks
All Blacks vice-captain Brodie Retallick has lifted the lid on how his side plan to defeat the Springboks in their Rugby Champions…
Alex McLeod
21 Sep 2021, 1:08
Ex-All Blacks debate who should start at No 15 against Springboks
Two former All Blacks greats have clashed over who should start at fullback for in this week's Rugby Championship clash against th…
Alex McLeod
20 Sep 2021, 21:49
Fijian Drua name first players in debut Super Rugby Pacific squad
The Fijian Drua have announced the first five members of its inaugural Super Rugby Pacific squad for the 2022 season.
Alex McLeod
20 Sep 2021, 1:40
The lesson that can be learned from the 'phenomenal' Ethan Blackadder
An All Blacks coach says the work ethic of rookie loose forward Ethan Blackadder should serve as a lesson for those aspiring Kiwi …
Alex McLeod
19 Sep 2021, 22:28
All Blacks dispatch Los Pumas to top Rugby Championship table
The All Blacks have consolidated their healthy lead at the top of the Rugby Championship by securing a 36-13 victory over Los Puma…
Alex McLeod
18 Sep 2021, 7:56
Wallabies clinch second Rugby Championship win over Springboks
The Wallabies have secured the Mandela Challenge Plate for the first time since 2018 after registering their second straight win o…
Alex McLeod
18 Sep 2021, 5:06
Wallabies great Adam Ashley-Cooper moves into coaching career
Former Wallabies great Adam Ashley-Cooper has called time on his 16-year professional playing career to move into the realm of coa…
Alex McLeod
17 Sep 2021, 22:09
'I want the best for him': Tuipulotu's special bond with Vaa'i
When Patrick Tuipulotu returns for the All Blacks against Los Pumas this weekend, it will be special for him in more ways than one…
Alex McLeod
17 Sep 2021, 0:39
'It's up there': How McKenzie is planning for biggest test at No 10
All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie hasn't shied away from the fact this weekend's re-match against Los Pumas will be his biggest…
Alex McLeod
16 Sep 2021, 21:21
How the Top League has impacted the stars of the Rugby Championship
It has taken some time, but the Rugby Championship stars who have return to test rugby via Japan's Top League are beginning to flo…
Alex McLeod
15 Sep 2021, 1:36
Interview
Josh Ioane opens up on decision to leave Highlanders for Chiefs
Speaking exclusively to RugbyPass, one-test All Blacks playmaker Josh Ioane has lifted the lid on his decision to move from the Hi…
Alex McLeod
15 Sep 2021, 0:04
The one aspect that the Barrett-Mo'unga battle could come down to
An All Blacks legend believes the battle between Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett for the national No 10 jersey could be decided…
Alex McLeod
14 Sep 2021, 19:58
Cooper set to become Australian citizen after win over Springboks
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper is finally set to become an Australian citizen following his match-winning heroics against the Sp…
Alex McLeod
14 Sep 2021, 0:19
All Blacks close in on Springboks at top of World Rugby rankings
The All Blacks have moved to within just two points of the Springboks on the World Rugby rankings following the latest round of th…
Alex McLeod
13 Sep 2021, 19:39
'He's a straight dog': Papalii's praise for new All Blacks captain
All Blacks loose forward Dalton Papalii has praised the form of stand-in All Blacks captain Brodie Retallick by labelling him "a s…
Alex McLeod
13 Sep 2021, 2:30
Quade Cooper's emotional tribute to SBW after match-winning heroics
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has paid tribute to former All Blacks star and long-time friend Sonny Bill Williams following his…
Alex McLeod
12 Sep 2021, 21:42
The aspect of the All Blacks win that left Ian Foster 'delighted'
All Blacks boss Ian Foster has revealed what "delighted" him about his side's attack in their 39-0 victory over Los Pumas on the G…
Alex McLeod
12 Sep 2021, 20:53
'We would like that': Rennie wants Cooper back in Super Rugby
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has revealed he is eager for star playmaker Quade Cooper to return to Super Rugby after a two-yea…
Alex McLeod
11 Sep 2021, 0:24
All Blacks boss Ian Foster reacts to Quade Cooper's Wallabies recall
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster says recalled Wallabies first-five Quade Cooper has the potential to provide Australia their firs…
Alex McLeod
10 Sep 2021, 23:06
