Why England are destined for the World Cup semi-finals
The World Cup quarter-finals have arrived at long last, and opening the three-week circus of tense, knockout rugby in Japan is a c…
Alex McLeod
18 Oct 2019, 21:43
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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.
Japan make one change for first-ever World Cup quarter-final
The Brave Blossoms have named a strong side for their maiden appearance in a World Cup knockout match.
Alex McLeod
18 Oct 2019, 0:25
New Japanese club competition planned post-World Cup, test stars set to be targeted
Plans for a new club competition in Japan following on from this year's World Cup could force Southern Hemisphere test stars to ch…
Alex McLeod
14 Oct 2019, 23:55
The unlikely heroes behind Japan's dream run to the World Cup quarter-finals
There is an unlikely hero that has emerged from Japan's scintillating run at the Rugby World Cup, where they will compete in a qua…
Alex McLeod
13 Oct 2019, 21:38
'I think we'd kill it' - Michael Cheika backs Australian bid for 2027 World Cup
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has thrown his support behind an anticipated bid by Rugby Australia to host the 2027 Rugby Wor…
Alex McLeod
09 Oct 2019, 0:52
Fiji name explosive side for final World Cup pool match against Wales
Fiji have named a strong side capable of asking some tough questions of Wales as the Six Nations champions eye up top spot in Pool…
Alex McLeod
06 Oct 2019, 22:35
'They deserved to win, but not by that much' - Sergio Parisse shares disappointment following Springboks defeat
Italy captain Sergio Parisse didn't hide his disappointment following his side's 49-3 thrashing at the hands of South Africa on Fr…
Alex McLeod
04 Oct 2019, 23:34
Brodie Retallick returns for All Blacks clash against Namibia as new flyhalf revealed
Brodie Retallick will return to action for the first time in just over two months as the All Blacks name a new playmaker for their…
Alex McLeod
03 Oct 2019, 22:37
Second half blitz sees All Blacks post big World Cup win over Canada
A second half blowout by the All Blacks has seen them demolish Canada 63-0 in their second outing of the World Cup in Oita.
Alex McLeod
02 Oct 2019, 8:28
All Blacks spring playmaking surprise for Canada clash
The All Blacks have made a raft of changes for their World Cup clash against Canada, but Steve Hansen has surprised with the selec…
Alex McLeod
29 Sep 2019, 22:35
Upset! Uruguay shock the World Cup with sensational win over Fiji
Uruguay have sprung one of the great World Cup upsets by defeating Fiji 30-27 at Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium.
Alex McLeod
25 Sep 2019, 3:19
France edge Argentina in World Cup thriller
France have pipped Argentina 23-21 in a thrilling Pool C encounter at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.
Alex McLeod
21 Sep 2019, 5:30
Rugby World Cup: Fiji player ratings vs Wallabies
The Wallabies survived a massive scare in their opening Rugby World Cup match, overcoming a nine-point second half deficit to run …
Alex McLeod
21 Sep 2019, 4:23
Wallabies survive almighty scare from Fiji to register first-up World Cup win
The Wallabies have avoided a significant upset in their opening match of the World Cup after securing a 39-21 comeback victory ove…
Alex McLeod
21 Sep 2019, 2:45
Can Argentina replicate 2007 World Cup upset to topple France again?
It's been 12 years since Argentina turned the rugby world on its head to upset France 17-12 in their own backyard in the 2007 Worl…
Alex McLeod
20 Sep 2019, 1:55
World Cup quarter-final spot on the line as Fiji aim to tip up Wallabies
The Wallabies have set themselves the target of winning this year's World Cup, but Fiji will have a big say about that in their op…
Alex McLeod
19 Sep 2019, 22:18
Will the next All Blacks coach be decided by the 2019 World Cup?
As is the case with any World Cup campaign, the All Blacks’ 2019 bid for global domination has plenty riding on it - including t…
Alex McLeod
17 Sep 2019, 2:56
The All Blacks World Cup Exiles XV
We present a XV showcasing New Zealand's best of the rest of who will be watching the World Cup from home.
Alex McLeod
14 Sep 2019, 2:21
Highlanders continue squad overhaul following All Blacks exodus with three new signings
The Highlanders continue to make waves in the Super Rugby transfer market with the announcement of Otago trio Vilimoni Koroi, Mich…
Alex McLeod
13 Sep 2019, 0:15
It doesn't matter how much money World Rugby throws at the Pacific nations without meaningful competition
The All Blacks' thrashing of Tonga last week was representative of a much bigger problem that the Pacific nations are currently fa…
Alex McLeod
10 Sep 2019, 2:47
