Five of the best: The top five players from round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Crusaders remain unbeaten, the Chiefs still haven't won a match and the Highlanders might have unveiled New Zealand's next big…
Alex McLeod
07 Mar 2021, 19:26
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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.
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Highlanders player ratings vs Chiefs
The Highlanders have bounced back from last week's season-opening defeat to the Crusaders by overcoming a 14-point deficit to thum…
Alex McLeod
05 Mar 2021, 1:59
How Aaron Smith plans to make it to the 2023 World Cup as an 'old athlete' in his mid-30s
Aaron Smith's two-year contract extension with New Zealand Rugby puts him in the box seat to go to the 2023 World Cup in France. G…
Alex McLeod
03 Mar 2021, 15:43
Highlanders boss Tony Brown lifts the lid on decision to bench Aaron Smith for Chiefs clash
Highlanders head coach Tony Brown has revealed why he has demoted co-captain Aaron Smith to the bench in place of Folau Fakatava t…
Alex McLeod
02 Mar 2021, 21:44
Highlanders star Aaron Smith missing from starting side to face Chiefs in Hamilton
All Blacks star Aaron Smith has been dropped from the Highlanders side to face the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
Alex McLeod
02 Mar 2021, 17:44
'We're going to start losing games': Crusaders star's warning to his own side ahead of Hurricanes clash
Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall has issued his side with a warning ahead of their clash with the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Sunday…
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2021, 21:02
Referee admits Joe Moody should have been yellow carded following Tony Brown outburst
Super Rugby Aotearoa referee Ben O'Keeffe has admitted he should have yellow carded Crusaders prop Joe Moody during his side's cla…
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2021, 18:40
Five of the best: The top five players from round one of Super Rugby Aotearoa
Super Rugby Aotearoa is back up and running, with the Crusaders and Blues both picking up wins in the first round of the competiti…
Alex McLeod
28 Feb 2021, 19:51
Crusaders hit with injury concern after Will Jordan's withdrawal from Highlanders clash
The Crusaders are waiting on the return of scan results before they know the full extent of the injury that forced Will Jordan out…
Alex McLeod
26 Feb 2021, 22:29
'That's what's sad about rugby': Tony Brown hits out after ill-disciplined Crusaders defeat Highlanders
Highlanders head coach Tony Brown has vented his frustration at the lack of punishment dished out for repeated infringements after…
Alex McLeod
26 Feb 2021, 20:38
Crusaders hold off Highlanders fightback to pick up tense victory in Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Crusaders have opened their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with a tightly-contested 26-13 victory over the Highlanders at Forsy…
Alex McLeod
26 Feb 2021, 2:01
Three key match-ups to watch out for in round one of Super Rugby Aotearoa
With the new Super Rugby campaign just hours away from kick-off, we look at three key match-ups that could define the opening roun…
Alex McLeod
25 Feb 2021, 20:36
New Highlanders signing Solomon Alaimalo moves south for 2021 provincial season
New Highlanders signing Solomon Alaimalo will play for a new team in Super Rugby and at provincial level in 2021.
Alex McLeod
25 Feb 2021, 17:46
'It's a huge blow': Highlanders injury woes continue as date is set for Japan star Kazuki Himeno's debut
The Highlanders have been hit with another injury blow, losing another new star recruit for the season.
Alex McLeod
23 Feb 2021, 22:48
Why New Zealand Rugby needs more Farmlands Cups
One of New Zealand Rugby’s fiercest rivalries etched another chapter into its history books just over a week ago when the Crusad…
Alex McLeod
23 Feb 2021, 20:11
Highlanders spring playmaking surprise as All Blacks star returns for Super Rugby Aotearoa season-opener
A total of six players are in line to make their debuts for the Highlanders against the Crusaders this Friday.
Alex McLeod
23 Feb 2021, 17:45
The two teams that can challenge the Crusaders for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa title
The Crusaders are firm favourites to clinch a fifth straight title, but, in the eyes of two Super Rugby stalwarts, they won't go t…
Alex McLeod
23 Feb 2021, 15:15
Squire, Frizell, Himeno, Mikaele-Tu'u, Harmon, Lentjes: Which loose forwards will start for the Highlanders?
With their 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign set for kick-off this Friday, the Highlanders are faced with a significant selection…
Alex McLeod
23 Feb 2021, 0:03
Former All Black names his Super Rugby Aotearoa 'Hype XV' on eve of new season
As the new Super Rugby Aotearoa season looms large on the horizon, a former All Black has named a 'Hype XV' made up of players to …
Alex McLeod
22 Feb 2021, 20:54
What it's like as New Zealand's oldest returning Super Rugby player after nine years abroad
It's been 10 years since Bryn Evans last played Super Rugby. Now the 36-year-old is in the running to debut for the Highlanders ag…
Alex McLeod
22 Feb 2021, 0:03
