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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.

Best of the best: Five of the best players from round five of Super Rugby Aotearoa

We have reached the halfway point of Super Rugby Aoteaora and there are some players really beginning to put their hands up for fu…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
28 Mar 2021, 21:13

Forgotten All Blacks hooker set for long-awaited return from injury via Chiefs development side

Nathan Harris will continue his injury comeback on Saturday by playing for the Chiefs Development to face the Blues Development.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
25 Mar 2021, 23:56

Highlanders star reveals he misses overseas teams in Super Rugby as Trans-Tasman decision looms

Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon says he misses playing overseas teams in Super Rugby as the scheduled Super Rugby Trans-Tasman co…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
25 Mar 2021, 23:18

Highlanders boss Tony Brown lifts lid on playmaking shake-up

There are bound to be a number of puzzled onlookers confused about Highlanders head coach Tony Brown's decision to slot Josh Ioane…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
24 Mar 2021, 16:53

Dane Coles to make first appearance of the year for Hurricanes against Highlanders

Veteran hooker Dane Coles will make his first competitive appearance of the year after being named to start for the Hurricanes aga…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
23 Mar 2021, 21:00

Highlanders spring playmaking surprise as All Blacks prospects and Japan star return to face Hurricanes

The Highlanders have sprung a playmaking surprise for their upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Hurricanes in Dunedin …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
23 Mar 2021, 19:53

'He's too good to be sitting at third': Ex-Blues star calls on forgotten All Blacks hopeful to move away from Hurricanes

An ex-Blues star has called on Ricky Riccitelli to move away from the Wellington franchise to help revive his All Blacks aspiratio…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
23 Mar 2021, 19:31

Japan star Kazuki Himeno in line for Highlanders debut as one of three returning players this weekend

Japan's World Cup star Kazuki Himeno is in line to make his long-awaited Highlanders debut this weekend after being given the all-…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
22 Mar 2021, 23:10

'You can be an All Black': The message from Jamie Joseph that helped define Aaron Smith's career

Aaron Smith has lifted the lid on how Jamie Joseph helped inspire him to become one of the greatest halfbacks of all-time in the e…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
22 Mar 2021, 17:32

Former All Blacks and Wallabies stars shine in opening round of Major League Rugby

A number of former All Blacks and Wallabies kicked their Major League Rugby campaigns off with victories across the United States …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
21 Mar 2021, 21:44

Best of the best: The five best players from round four of Super Rugby Aotearoa

The Crusaders reinforced their dominance over the rest of the country and the Hurricanes remained winless, but who were the five b…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
21 Mar 2021, 20:43

Crusaders wing George Bridge set for return following five-month injury spell

Crusaders wing George Bridge could make his first appearance in five months this Sunday when his side play the Blues at Eden Park …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
17 Mar 2021, 0:35

The 2021 Major League Rugby All-Star XV: The best MLR players in one team

In anticipation of the new season kicking-off this weekend, we have devised a XV made up of the biggest stars on show in Major Lea…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
16 Mar 2021, 23:38

Hurricanes reveal whether Jordie Barrett will play at No 10 in the wake of injury crisis

The Hurricanes have revealed whether star utility back Jordie Barrett will play at first-five this week amid the franchise's injur…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
15 Mar 2021, 22:28

Five of the best: The top five players from round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa

The Blues and Crusaders strengthened their title aspirations with dominant victories over the Highlanders and Chiefs over the week…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
14 Mar 2021, 22:26

Crusaders overcome early Chiefs onslaught to remain unbeaten in Super Rugby Aotearoa

The Crusaders have maintained their undefeated start to the Super Rugby Aotearoa season by picking up a 39-17 win over the Chiefs …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
13 Mar 2021, 2:58

Highlanders to unleash Japanese star Kazuki Himeno against Crusaders reserve side

Japan star Kazuki Himeno will get his first taste of action in Highlanders colours this weekend, but his Super Rugby Aotearoa debu…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
12 Mar 2021, 18:27

The forgotten Highlanders star who could help offset the Blues' enormous forward pack

The Highlanders know what they are going to get when they square off against the Blues on Sunday, and they have a player who could…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
11 Mar 2021, 23:46

Highlanders re-call All Blacks duo as two of seven new players named for Blues clash

The Highlanders have chopped and changed from their side that defeated the Chiefs in Hamilton last Friday for their clash against …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
11 Mar 2021, 19:06

'I'd love to play for Samoa': Highlanders star reveals test ambitions as Kazuki Himeno's debut delayed

A Highlanders star has revealed he is harbouring ambitions to play for Samoa if his All Blacks dream fails to come to fruition.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
10 Mar 2021, 0:52
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