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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.

Ex-Highlanders speedster Josh McKay and a former All Black win Super Rugby lifelines from Crusaders

Former Highlanders outside back Josh McKay has been handed a second chance at Super Rugby by the Crusaders ahead of the upcoming S…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
11 Jan 2021, 23:23

Report: Standout Mitre 10 Cup star one of three new players signed by Highlanders

After missing out on a place in the 2021 Highlanders squad last month, it appears standout Otago wing Freedom Vahaakolo has earned…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
11 Jan 2021, 17:37

All Blacks, Wallabies and Springboks abroad: The all-star 2021 Top League foreigners XV

In anticipation of the Top League kicking off this weekend, here is a XV made up of the best foreign talent set to grace the Japan…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
10 Jan 2021, 21:22

Five Super Rugby Aotearoa rookies who could push for All Blacks selection in 2021

Every year, at least one Super Rugby rookie earns All Blacks honours at the first time of asking - but who exactly could make that…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
08 Jan 2021, 22:56

Blues star nearly beats Beauden Barrett's fitness record as Super Rugby pre-season training kicks-off

Super Rugby sides across New Zealand have returned to training ahead of the 2021 campaign, kicking-off their pre-seasons in gut-bu…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
07 Jan 2021, 18:05

It is difficult for any side to fill a void as large as the one that Brodie Retallick left at the All Blacks

If the All Blacks had the mongrel, commitment, passion and steely resolve that Retallick so often brings to the fore, they might h…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
06 Jan 2021, 0:22

The toughest 'Pool of Death' your side could feature in ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw

It has been little over a year since the Springboks became World Cup champions for the third time, but all eyes will be on Paris i…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
13 Dec 2020, 23:43

End-of-year player grades: How the All Blacks outside backs rated in 2020

In the final of the four instalments, we assess how the outside backs performed in the Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations by giving the…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
11 Dec 2020, 20:57

End-of-year player grades: How the All Blacks inside backs rated in 2020

As the All Blacks season comes to a close with the Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations title in tow, we look back on how members of Ian …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
10 Dec 2020, 23:07

Tony Brown hints at how the Highlanders will line-up in 2021 with new signings and returning stars

Other notable additions to the pack include Maori All Blacks prop Josh Hohneck, three-test Wallabies prop front-rower Jermaine Ain…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
06 Dec 2020, 23:46

End-of-year player grades: How the All Blacks loose forwards rated in 2020

As the All Blacks season comes to a close with the Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations title in tow, we look back on how members of Ian …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
06 Dec 2020, 20:15

Five stars to watch out for in historic Maori All Blacks vs Moana Pasifika clash

The Maori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika will make history in Hamilton on Saturday when the two teams face off against each other f…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
04 Dec 2020, 19:39

The five key questions New Zealand's Super Rugby sides need to answer after 2021 squad announcements

Some players have come and others have gone, but plenty of questions remain about how each of the five franchises will fare in nex…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
04 Dec 2020, 0:43

Returning All Blacks loose forward Liam Squire headlines 2021 Highlanders squad

Former All Blacks loose forward Liam Squire will return to Super Rugby next year after signing with the Highlanders in 2021.

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
02 Dec 2020, 13:00

Two All Blacks and eight debutants named in Maori All Blacks side to face Moana Pasifika

The Maori All Blacks have named a strong side featuring two capped All Blacks and seven debutants to face off against Moana Pasifi…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
01 Dec 2020, 23:31

'He's only going to get better': Former All Black names the youngster to watch out for in Super Rugby 2021

There are less than 24 hours until fans across New Zealand will know who exactly has been named in their Super Rugby squads for th…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
01 Dec 2020, 22:26

Highlanders add former co-captain and Super Rugby title-winner to new-look coaching staff

The Highlanders have announced the signing of a former co-captain as a new member of the franchise's coaching staff ahead of the 2…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
01 Dec 2020, 20:06

'An absolute warrior and a beast': The All Blacks star tipped for World Rugby Player of the Year award

It hasn't been a vintage All Blacks season by any means, but that's not to say none of their players will be in the running for th…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
30 Nov 2020, 22:37

All Blacks end-of-year player grades: How the All Blacks' tight five stars rated in 2020

With the All Blacks' season coming to a close with Saturday's dominant 38-0 win over Argentina, we look back on how the Kiwis fare…

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
29 Nov 2020, 23:14

The five All Blacks with the most to prove in final test of the year against Los Pumas

It's last chance saloon in 2020 for many All Blacks squad members to dish out a quality performance that has eluded them for most …

Alex McLeod
Alex McLeod
27 Nov 2020, 23:16
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