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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.

All Blacks star re-commits to Highlanders by signing contract extension through to next World Cup

All Blacks and Highlanders star Shannon Frizell has signed a contract extension in a deal that will see him stay in New Zealand un…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
09 Apr 2021, 1:49

'It was a tough week for them': Tony Brown and Ash Dixon open up on punishment for suspended Highlanders players

Highlanders head coach Tony Brown has assured that the Highlanders players who were stood down from last week's match against the …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
09 Apr 2021, 1:05

Teenage Hurricanes rookie handed No 10 jersey as Asafo Aumua returns for Crusaders clash

Teenage rookie Ruben Love has been handed the unenviable task of starting his first Super Rugby match at first-five against the Cr…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
08 Apr 2021, 22:00

Why the All Blacks No 10 jersey is Beauden Barrett's for the taking when he returns from Japan

Two Super Rugby stars believe Beauden Barrett will return to New Zealand in top form with an eye on the No 10 jersey after his sti…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
08 Apr 2021, 21:29

Highlanders rocked by another injury blow as Folau Fakatava ruled out for season

Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava is out of rugby for the rest of the year after sustaining a knee injury on Friday night agains…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
07 Apr 2021, 0:27

Ex-All Black sceptical of Folau Fakatava's inclusion in national squad ahead of long-serving veterans

An ex-All Black says Folau Fakatava may have to undergo an apprentice scheme before earning selection into Ian Foster's squad.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
06 Apr 2021, 23:52

Super Rugby stars weigh in on who should fill in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain

A pair of Super Rugby stars have weighed in on the debate on who should fill in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain over the coming…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
06 Apr 2021, 20:48

Highlanders hit with another injury blow as Josh Ioane deemed available for selection again

Highlanders star Josh Ioane will be available to play for his side again when they face the Chiefs in Dunedin this Saturday.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
06 Apr 2021, 2:15

'We're more than happy to have him': Tonga coach opens the door for Israel Folau to make rugby comeback

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has revealed ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau is interested in returning to union to play for the Pacific Is…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
06 Apr 2021, 1:00

All Blacks, Springboks, Los Pumas and Scottish internationals star in latest round of Major League Rugby

Current and former test stars from across New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Scotland were among those to have stood out in …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
05 Apr 2021, 22:02

Hurricanes player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Aotearoa

The Blues have got their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign back on track with a 27-17 victory over the Hurricanes at Eden Park in Auck…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
03 Apr 2021, 4:12

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson reveals where it went wrong in record-breaking loss to Highlanders

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson has lamented his side's slew of errors that he believes cost them Friday's shock defeat to the High…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
02 Apr 2021, 21:49

Picking an All Blacks squad at the halfway point of Super Rugby Aotearoa

Which players have impressed enough to register themselves on the All Blacks' selection radar at the halfway stage of Super Rugby …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
31 Mar 2021, 2:12

'They just let the team down': Highlanders boss Tony Brown reveals 'disappointing' reason behind All Black star's omission

Tony Brown says he is "disappointed" to have dropped star playmaker Josh Ioane and five other players from this week's side to fac…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
30 Mar 2021, 21:58

Highlanders promote Japan star into starting lineup as Aaron Smith benched for Crusaders clash

The Highlanders have promoted Japan star Kazuki Himeno to their starting side for Friday's clash against the Crusaders in Christch…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
30 Mar 2021, 20:32

How New Zealand Rugby's deal with Silver Lake could impact Scott Robertson's future

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson has responded to speculation linking his name to the England head coach role as he weighs up his fu…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
30 Mar 2021, 19:46

'Would you put 1 million pounds at risk?': Tonga Rugby Union chief executive casts doubt over Charles Piutau switch

Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Peter Harding has cast doubt over the feasibility of Charles Piutau's potential switch of intern…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
30 Mar 2021, 0:51

'We seem to have become robotic': Former All Blacks coach hits out at current state of rugby in New Zealand

Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith has hit out at the current state of rugby in New Zealand, labelling the way in which Kiwi team…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
29 Mar 2021, 22:51

Barrett or McKenzie?: Super Rugby stars weigh in on who should start at fullback for the All Blacks

Two top Super Rugby figures have weighed in on whether Damian McKenzie or Jordie Barrett should start at fullback for the All Blac…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
29 Mar 2021, 20:03

Highlanders hit with significant injury blow as Liam Squire set for sideline spell

The Highlanders have been hit with an injury blow as Liam Squire has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
29 Mar 2021, 0:23
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