Double blow for Highlanders as two All Blacks ruled out of tour to South Africa
The Highlanders have been dealt a double blow ahead of their tour to South Africa as two All Blacks have been ruled out of travell…
Alex McLeod
11 May 2019, 4:11
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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.
Louis Schreuder reveals secret behind Sharks' winning ways in New Zealand
Set to face the Chiefs after holding the Crusaders to a rare draw in Christchurch, Super Rugby's most successful overseas side in …
Alex McLeod
10 May 2019, 2:46
Israel Folau may be gone, but will it make a difference?
He's the most high-profile player within Australian rugby, but will Israel Folau's seemingly permanent absence from the game affec…
Alex McLeod
08 May 2019, 0:11
'I went and watched Game of Thrones with him last night' - Why Aaron Smith backs Ben Smith to make speedy recovery
Highlanders and All Blacks star halfback Aaron Smith is backing his teammate and co-captain Ben Smith to make a speedy recovery fr…
Alex McLeod
07 May 2019, 1:09
Ben Smith ruled out for remainder of Super Rugby regular season
Highlanders co-captain and star fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby regular season due to a…
Alex McLeod
06 May 2019, 23:10
Six Super Rugby takeaways with six weeks to go
With just six rounds left to play in the regular season of Super Rugby, here are six takeaways from the week that was as we narrow…
Alex McLeod
06 May 2019, 2:16
Dunner Stunner: Desperate Chiefs hold resurgent Highlanders to scintillating draw in Dunedin
The Highlanders have blown a 16-point lead, allowing the Chiefs to salvage a 31-all draw in a scintillating affair at Forsyth Barr…
Alex McLeod
04 May 2019, 7:01
Do the Chiefs and Highlanders have the most competitive Kiwi rivalry in Super Rugby?
Much has been made of the significance of inter-conference derbies, especially in New Zealand, since the conference system was int…
Alex McLeod
01 May 2019, 2:11
From Uganda to the All Blacks: The problem facing Tier Two World Cup nations
Every World Cup provides tier two nations the chance to test themselves against elite tier one opposition, but some tier two natio…
Alex McLeod
26 Apr 2019, 1:31
If not a first-five, then who will replace McKenzie in the All Blacks?
All Blacks selector Grant Fox has recently revealed that the All Blacks are willing to travel to the World Cup without a third spe…
Alex McLeod
23 Apr 2019, 1:43
'Extremely proud' - How the Highlanders snapped their Super Rugby losing streak
After almost two months without victory, the Highlanders have captured just their third win of the Super Rugby campaign against th…
Alex McLeod
20 Apr 2019, 21:18
Mission Impossible: Who will replace Ben Smith at the Highlanders next year?
It could be Mission Impossible trying to replace Ben Smith at the Highlanders, but there are many options on the table for the Dun…
Alex McLeod
18 Apr 2019, 0:39
The man to replace Damian McKenzie in the All Blacks' World Cup squad
The injury-enforced absence of Damian McKenzie at this year's World Cup could leave the All Blacks in a selection hole at first-fi…
Alex McLeod
16 Apr 2019, 1:24
Past the point of no return: Where to next for Israel Folau and Rugby Australia?
The events of the past 48 hours have significantly impacted Israel Folau, the Wallabies, and Rugby Australia. So, where do they go…
Alex McLeod
12 Apr 2019, 0:31
The South Island derby: The stage is set for next edition of one of Super Rugby's premier rivalries
The scene will be set for one of Super Rugby's most eagerly anticipated fixtures when the Crusaders and Highlanders take to the fi…
Alex McLeod
10 Apr 2019, 1:51
'It's gutting, it's tough going' - Highlanders look to Crusaders clash as they fall to fourth straight defeat
By the time the Highlanders face the Crusaders in Christchurch next Friday, they will be closing in on a two-month winless run in …
Alex McLeod
05 Apr 2019, 23:03
From schoolboy supremo to World Cup star: The best three moments of Israel Dagg's career
It can't be refuted that he hasn't left his mark on the game, and the dazzling memories of three key moments will forever act as r…
Alex McLeod
05 Apr 2019, 18:40
'We're absolutely gutted for him' - How Waisake Naholo and the Highlanders intend to bounce back
Injured All Blacks and Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo has a big job ahead of him when he returns to full fitness in six weeks' ti…
Alex McLeod
02 Apr 2019, 22:02
'We got a couple of offers, and one was pretty close' - The reason that kept Aaron Smith from moving to Japan
Star All Blacks halfback said it was an easy decision to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby, but has revealed he weighed up a signific…
Alex McLeod
31 Mar 2019, 21:30
The competition that could put the World League debate to bed
The congregation of leading executives within the global rugby fraternity to negotiate details for the much-maligned World Rugby N…
Alex McLeod
28 Mar 2019, 23:50
