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Have the Blues uncovered the final piece of their backline puzzle?
The Blues look set to challenge for another Super Rugby title next year, but a wildcard pick-up from the NPC could go some way to …
Alex McLeod
04 Aug 2021, 0:30
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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.
'It's a hard watch': Sir Graham Henry's verdict on Springboks-Lions
Former All Blacks and British and Irish Lions coach Sir Graham Henry has branded the Lions test series against the Springboks as "…
Alex McLeod
03 Aug 2021, 0:29
Ian Foster breaks silence on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's All Blacks chances
Ian Foster is excited to see ex-NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's rugby union career kick-off earlier than expected, but he remains t…
Alex McLeod
01 Aug 2021, 23:19
The big change the All Blacks have made for the Bledisloe Cup series
The All Blacks have identified the biggest lesson they learned from last year's shock 16-all draw against the Wallabies ahead of t…
Alex McLeod
01 Aug 2021, 22:45
NZ to play France for Olympic sevens title after tense semi-finals
New Zealand will play France for the Olympic women's sevens title after both emerged victorious from their respective semi-finals …
Alex McLeod
30 Jul 2021, 23:19
Wallabies star fires Bledisloe Cup warning shot to All Blacks
Wallabies halfback Nic White has issued a warning to the All Blacks a week out from their opening Bledisloe Cup clash of the year …
Alex McLeod
30 Jul 2021, 21:04
Ex-NRL star tipped to join Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in Auckland squad
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is tipped to be reunited with one of his former Warriors teammates after Auckland Rugby announced another unna…
Alex McLeod
30 Jul 2021, 0:52
New Zealand and Fiji qualify for gold medal match at Tokyo Olympics
Fiji will have to defeat New Zealand if they are to defend their Olympic gold medal after both teams qualified for the Tokyo Olymp…
Alex McLeod
27 Jul 2021, 23:06
NZ survive Australian scare as Olympic quarter-finalists confirmed
The quarter-finalists of the men's sevens tournament at the Tokyo Olympics have been found as pool play has come to an end.
Alex McLeod
26 Jul 2021, 23:04
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck released from NRL contract on eve of NPC season
Blues-bound rugby league star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been granted an early release from his contract with the Warriors on the eve…
Alex McLeod
26 Jul 2021, 0:52
Fiji survive scare, Kerevi impresses in opening Olympics session
Fiji have survived a scare from Japan while ex-Wallabies midfielder Samu Kerevi has impressed in the opening sevens session at the…
Alex McLeod
25 Jul 2021, 23:33
Seven rugby sevens stars to watch out for at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
In anticipation of rugby's return to the Olympics, we have identified seven sevens stars to watch out for as rugby take centre sta…
Alex McLeod
24 Jul 2021, 1:31
Ex-Maori ABs star to play for Japan at Olympics following eligibility saga
A former Maori All Blacks star is "excited" to represent Japan at the Tokyo Olympics next week following an eligibility saga last …
Alex McLeod
23 Jul 2021, 23:38
Bledisloe Cup, Rugby Championship in doubt as travel bubble paused
The upcoming Bledisloe Cup tests between the All Blacks and Wallabies have been thrown into serious doubt following the quarantine…
Alex McLeod
22 Jul 2021, 22:29
'Values' of All Blacks jersey questioned after TJ Perenara's call-up
An ex-All Black has called into question the "values of earning" the national jersey following TJ Perenara's inclusion in Ian Fost…
Alex McLeod
21 Jul 2021, 0:40
Waisake Naholo's NZ return confirmed as Canterbury name NPC squad
Former All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo will return to first-class rugby in New Zealand during this year's NPC after being named in …
Alex McLeod
20 Jul 2021, 22:38
Crusaders in talks with NZ sprint prodigy following Olympics snub
RugbyPass can reveal the Crusaders have entered talks with New Zealand sprint star Eddie Osei-Nketia over a potential career in ru…
Alex McLeod
19 Jul 2021, 22:19
What will the All Blacks' top lineup look like for Bledisloe Cup I?
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has a fairly clear idea of what his first-choice starting lineup will look like come this year's …
Alex McLeod
19 Jul 2021, 0:31
Headline names return as All Blacks name Rugby Championship squad
The All Blacks have named a 36-man squad featuring the return of many key players ahead of next month's Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Ch…
Alex McLeod
18 Jul 2021, 19:36
All Blacks player ratings vs Fiji | Steinlager Series
The All Blacks have silenced their critics with an impressive 60-13 thumping of Fiji at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. Here's ho…
Alex McLeod
17 Jul 2021, 18:06
