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Alex McLeod

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.

Mo'unga, McKenzie, Jordan, Beauden or Jordie?: Ex-All Blacks pick their 10s and 15s for the All Blacks

Three former All Blacks have selected who they believe will start at first-five and fullback for New Zealand against Fiji and Tong…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
01 Jun 2021, 21:30

'It's what every player tries to do': How Scott Gregory recovered from his horror Highlanders debut

It's been almost a year since Scott Gregory had a starting debut to forget against the Blues in Auckland. Since then, he's become …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
01 Jun 2021, 1:19

Why the All Blacks might not name many debutants to play Tonga and Fiji

An ex-All Black believes the national selectors might take a conservative approach when it comes time to picking their squad to fa…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 22:54

Chiefs star Damian McKenzie banned for rest of Super Rugby season following red card tackle

Chiefs star Damian McKenzie's Super Rugby season is over after he was banned by SANZAAR for his red card tackle against Reds halfb…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 20:55

Crossing the border: How to fix Super Rugby's imbalance between New Zealand and Australia

Super Rugby Trans-Tasman has many of the same competitive issues that existed in Super Rugby's old format, but here's how the imba…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 2:48

'He'll be here': Hurricanes provide update on TJ Perenara's availability and Ruben Love's injury return

TJ Perenara hasn't returned to the Hurricanes just yet, but assistant coach Cory Jane says he wouldn't be surprised to see him inv…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 1:41

Crusaders put 50 points on Waratahs to move into Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final spot

The Crusaders have scored eight tries to fight off a committed Waratahs side in Wollongong on Saturday to keep themselves in the h…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
29 May 2021, 3:08

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson weighs in on what the future of Super Rugby should look like

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson weighed into the debate surrounding Super Rugby's future amid New Zealand's dominance over th…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
29 May 2021, 0:35

Mitch Hunt's simple message to Super Rugby players in search of opportunities across New Zealand

Highlanders playmaker Mitch Hunt has a simple message for Kiwi Super Rugby players looking elsewhere to gain more minutes on the f…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
28 May 2021, 1:23

'I can't guarantee we're not going to lose jobs': The real effect COVID-19 had on Kieran Read and Counties Manukau

Ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read speaks of his move to Counties Manukau in the midst of COVID-19 as part of the new RugbyPass Ins…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 20:59

Josh Ioane returns to Highlanders starting side as ex-captain set to bring up 50th appearance

One-test All Blacks star Josh Ioane has been recalled into the Highlanders' starting XV to play the Melbourne Rebels at Leichardt …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 20:15

Manu Samoa name 13 New Zealand-based players in squad to face Maori All Blacks and Tonga

13 New Zealand-based players have been named in the latest Manu Samoa squad to face the Maori All Blacks and Tonga in June and Jul…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 19:42

Highlanders match against Rebels could be relocated to Sydney amid COVID-19 uncertainty

Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark remains confident his side will still play the Rebels, either in Queenstown or Sydney, thi…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
25 May 2021, 23:46

'I don't think they should go ahead': Sir John Kirwan reveals concerns over upcoming All Blacks tests

All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has revealed he has deep concerns about New Zealand's upcoming test matches against Tonga and Fij…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
25 May 2021, 0:59

'Our best-ever': Former All Blacks duo name Richie Mo'unga as the best Super Rugby player of all-time

A pair of former All Blacks have ranked Crusaders playmaker Richie Mo'unga as the greatest Super Rugby player of all-time.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
24 May 2021, 22:37

World Cup stars return as Jamie Joseph confirms Japan squad to face British and Irish Lions

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named a raft of 2019 World Cup heroes in his 36-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions in…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
24 May 2021, 1:24

Reds player ratings vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman

The Reds were pummelled by the Crusaders in front of their home fans as yet another Australian team succumbed to the might of a Ki…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
22 May 2021, 7:59

Chiefs thump Brumbies to keep New Zealand's unbeaten Super Rugby run over Australia alive

The Chiefs have extended the New Zealand's undefeated start to Super Rugby Trans-Tasman after they toppled the Brumbies 40-19 in H…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
22 May 2021, 5:01

Waratahs suffer 10th straight defeat as Blues return to top of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman table

The Blues have returned to the summit of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman table after condemning the Waratahs to their 10th successive…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
22 May 2021, 2:37

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea in line for early return from knee injury

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea could return for the Hurricanes as early as next week when his side take on the Western Force in We…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
21 May 2021, 22:41
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