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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.

'It wasn't as clinical as we can be': Reds captain James O'Connor's Super Rugby AU warning following Waratahs thumping

Reds captain James O'Connor has put Super Rugby AU on notice, warning that his side still have plenty of room for improvement desp…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
21 Feb 2021, 21:59

Jonanthan Ruru stars with a hat-trick as Blues beat Crusaders and Chiefs in game-of-three-halves

The Blues have walked away from a hastily-arranged game-of-three-halves undefeated after beating the Crusaders and Chiefs in Cambr…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
19 Feb 2021, 19:42

Highlanders come from behind to thump Hurricanes in final pre-season hit out

The Highlanders have finished their pre-season with a big 35-12 win over the Hurricanes at Molyneux Park in Alexandra.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
19 Feb 2021, 19:08

'I would like to play for Japan': Former Super Rugby speedster Tevita Li reveals test rugby ambitions

Former Blues and Highlanders wing Tevita Li has his eyes set on playing at a World Cup for his adopted nation.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
18 Feb 2021, 22:34

Greig Laidlaw headlines British and Irish talent set to debut in Top League this weekend

Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will headline a raft of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh players set to debut in this the …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
18 Feb 2021, 21:12

Blues name eight All Blacks to face Chiefs and Crusaders in game-of-three-halves

The Blues will have eight of their 10 All Blacks from 2020 available this weekend when they face the Chiefs and Crusaders in a gam…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
18 Feb 2021, 18:51

Nehe Milner-Skudder to make first appearance for Highlanders in pre-season match against Hurricanes

Former All Blacks outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder has been named to play for the Highlanders for the first time since signing wit…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
16 Feb 2021, 23:27

Wallabies rise up World Rugby rankings following Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations losses

The Wallabies have moved one place up the World Rugby rankings after Ireland opened their Six Nations campaign with back-to-back d…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
16 Feb 2021, 22:21

Best of the best: The top 10 flankers in Super Rugby 2021

With the kick-off of Super Rugby broadening on the horizon, a panel of RugbyPass writers have ranked the ten best flankers in New …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
15 Feb 2021, 23:59

Highlanders dealt injury blow as foreign import set to miss most of Super Rugby Aotearoa

The Highlanders have been dealt an injury blow less than a fortnight out from their Super Rugby Aotearoa season-opener.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
14 Feb 2021, 21:48

Best of the best: The top 10 No. 8s in Super Rugby 2021

With the kick-off of Super Rugby broadening on the horizon, a panel of RugbyPass writers have ranked the ten best No. 8s in New Ze…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
14 Feb 2021, 20:28

One-test All Blacks playmaker Brett Cameron moves north for 2021 provincial season

Crusaders playmaker Brett Cameron has played his final match for Canterbury as he eyes a return to the All Blacks.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
14 Feb 2021, 16:03

Crusaders come from behind to snatch unlikely pre-season victory over Highlanders

The Crusaders have fought back from a 26-point half-time deficit to defeat the Highlanders 28-26 and reclaim the Farmlands Cup in …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
12 Feb 2021, 19:10

Best of the best: The top 10 halfbacks in Super Rugby 2021

With the kick-off of Super Rugby broadening on the horizon, a panel of RugbyPass writers have ranked the ten best halfbacks in New…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
11 Feb 2021, 22:17

Super Rugby's most storied rivalry prepares for its annual off-road experience

That will hold true again this Friday when the two sides etch another chapter into the history books as the Farmlands Cup goes up …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
10 Feb 2021, 21:14

'I've never seen him play': Tony Brown's surprise admission as Highlanders name side to face Crusaders

Highlanders head coach Tony Brown has made a surprising admission after naming a mix-and-match team to take on the Crusaders this …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
09 Feb 2021, 20:15

All Blacks rise up World Rugby rankings following Scotland victory over England

England have lost their status as the world's second-ranked side following their Six Nations defeat to Scotland on Saturday.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
08 Feb 2021, 20:47

Best of the best: The top 10 flyhalves in Super Rugby 2021

With the kick-off of Super Rugby broadening on the horizon, a panel of RugbyPass writers have ranked the ten best flyhalves in New…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
08 Feb 2021, 19:17

The Samoan international set for Brumbies comeback after six years away from Super Rugby

When the Brumbies run out to face the Western Force in their sole pre-season clash of the year on Tuesday, the reigning Super Rugb…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
07 Feb 2021, 22:46

'Too many errors': Reds boss Brad Thorn hits out at his side's pre-season loss to Waratahs

Reds head coach Brad Thorn has bemoaned his side's error-riddled pre-season defat to the Waratahs in Narrabri on Friday.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
05 Feb 2021, 22:54
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