Five Super Rugby Pacific stars among those included in New Zealand U20 squad
Five players who featured in Super Rugby Pacific this season headline the 2022 New Zealand U20 squad that will face Fiji, Argentin…
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2022, 0:42
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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
The winners and losers of the 36-man All Blacks squad to face Ireland
Here are the winners and losers of the 36-man All Blacks squad to face Ireland in a three-test series next month.
Alex McLeod
13 Jun 2022, 17:28
Opinion
Blues player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
Here's how the Blues rated in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final win over the Brumbies at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
Alex McLeod
11 Jun 2022, 4:13
'It wasn't a red card': Crusaders 'hopeful' Pablo Matera will avoid ban despite send off
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson is optimistic that red-carded star Pablo Matera will be available to play in next week's Supe…
Alex McLeod
10 Jun 2022, 21:49
'He's playing like an All Black': Scott Robertson's high praise for star Crusader
Many players starred as the Crusaders dug deep to book their place in the Super Rugby Pacific final, but one particular player cau…
Alex McLeod
10 Jun 2022, 20:54
Crusaders overcome error-riddled Chiefs to book place in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Crusaders have beaten an error-strewn Chiefs side in Christchurch to qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific final next week.
Alex McLeod
10 Jun 2022, 4:06
Interview
Why Luke Romano chose Blues over Highlanders and why he won't play for Italy
He could become the first player in Super Rugby history to win six titles in as many years, but it could have all been different f…
Alex McLeod
10 Jun 2022, 0:57
Brumbies without Len Ikitau for Super Rugby playoffs as Kiwi duo earn suspension
The Brumbies will be without Len Ikitau for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after he was handed a suspension by …
Alex McLeod
08 Jun 2022, 1:44
Chiefs star Sam Cane returns for Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against Crusaders
All Blacks captain Sam Cane will return from injury to play for the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Cru…
Alex McLeod
08 Jun 2022, 0:53
Trio of Blues youngsters sign contract extensions beyond World Cup
A trio of Blues youngster have committed their respective futures to the Auckland-based franchise, signing contract extensions bey…
Alex McLeod
08 Jun 2022, 0:31
Former England halfback returns to New Zealand for 2022 NPC season
A former England player who helped knock the All Blacks out of the 2019 World Cup has signed with Canterbury for the 2022 NPC seas…
Alex McLeod
07 Jun 2022, 23:16
How all five halfbacks vying for All Blacks spots could end up facing Ireland
A former All Black has outlined how New Zealand's five best halfbacks could all feature against Ireland as the race for national s…
Alex McLeod
07 Jun 2022, 0:30
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu one of 10 new caps in Fiji squad
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu has been included as one of 10 new caps in the Fiji squad for the upcoming Pacific Na…
Alex McLeod
05 Jun 2022, 23:03
Crusaders flanker added to Tonga squad for Pacific Nations Cup and World Cup qualifier
Crusaders flanker Sione Havili Talitui has been added to the Tonga squad ahead of their Pacific Nations Cup campaign and World Cup…
Alex McLeod
03 Jun 2022, 23:40
Ruby Tui one of seven players named to make Black Ferns debut against Wallaroos
Black Ferns Sevens star Ruby Tui has been named as one of seven players to make their test debuts for the Black Ferns against the …
Alex McLeod
03 Jun 2022, 22:55
'It would be nice to have top six': Dane Coles on Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
Hurricanes star Dane Coles says he would like to see the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs reduced from eight teams to six sides.
Alex McLeod
03 Jun 2022, 21:13
All Blacks trio injury doubts for Super Rugby Pacific playoffs and Ireland series
Three All Blacks stars are in doubt for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, as well as next month's test series aga…
Alex McLeod
03 Jun 2022, 19:00
'We deserve to be here': How the Highlanders plan to shock the Blues
They may have won only four matches in Super Rugby Pacific, but the Highlanders are firmly of the belief they deserve their place …
Alex McLeod
02 Jun 2022, 22:59
Highlanders to welcome back Shannon Frizell for quarter-final against Blues
The Highlanders' slim hopes of clinching a major upset against the Blues in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final have had …
Alex McLeod
31 May 2022, 23:38
'Not interested': All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga not wanted by top Japanese club
A top Japanese club says it isn't keen on pursuing All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga despite his desire to relocate to Japan after ne…
Alex McLeod
31 May 2022, 21:19
