A former financial analyst & auditor in retail banking, Ben is a columnist at RugbyPass specialising in opinion-based analysis, breaking down rugby as he sees it, to uncover what professional teams are trying to do around the world.
The breakdown was an area that plagued the All Blacks at home against Ireland at times and has been a key work-on for Ian Foster's…
This subservient desire to slow the game down and not play with the ball was disgraceful for a team that was making their World Cu…
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa in preparation for their first game there in four years but despite the long break, Ri…
The All Blacks' attacking ability has slowly faded in the age of super powered defences and the widely trumpeted 'rush defence' th…
Former first five-eighth Stephen Donald says that things look bleak for the All Blacks but that shouldn't deter them from believin…
The All Blacks revealed that uncapped Crusaders youngster Fletcher Newell will join the national squad for their upcoming tour to …
All Black first five-eighth Richie Mo'unga says the team is motivated to prove the critics wrong in the aftermath of the historic …
If they can't beat the worst performing All Black side in 25 years in their own backyard for the first time since 2014, when will …
The All Blacks have announced a host of changes to the coaching group ahead of the start of the team's tough start to the Rugby Ch…
The two best teams in world rugby are clearly France and Ireland and the latest rankings by World Rugby finally reflect that.
The All Blacks are not yet getting the most out of Rieko Ioane in the midfield.
The pivotal moment clawed the All Blacks back to within three points at 25-22, which came moments after a long range penalty attem…
Much like the second test in Dunedin, Ireland came out of the blocks fast and rolled over the All Blacks defence.
Head coach Andy Farrell has made just one change to Ireland's team as they prepare for the third and final test match of the serie…
The All Blacks will welcome back the experience of Sam Whitelock to the starting side while Blues star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is in l…
A Johnny Sexton-led Irish attack cut through the black defensive line multiple times very early, highlighting defensive concerns f…
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed his side was puzzled when Ardie Savea was not allowed back on the field and also co…
Much like Eden Park, Ireland stormed out of the blocks to score the first try as the All Blacks struggled to get a grip on territ…
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said that his side ran into a 'very desperate' Ireland side in Dunedin that was hellbent on rever…
The 24-year-old is aiming to leave a mark at the secondary position and emulate some of the deeds of his former club teammate and …
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