Familiar issue haunts Crusaders again in 'arm-wrestle' loss to Highlanders
The Crusaders have three games left to save their Super Rugby Pacific season after falling 32-29 to the Highlanders.
Finn Morton
11 May 2024, 20:09
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Finn Morton is a RugbyPass journalist based in Australia who spends his weeks covering all things Wallabies, All Blacks, Super Rugby and Sevens. While rugby is his passion, Finn has also written for other publications including Fox Sports Australia and The Courier Mail.
‘Very demanding’: Blues captain compares win over Canes to ‘Test match’
Captain Patrick Tuipulotu has described the Blues’ clash with the Hurricanes as a “Test match."
Finn Morton
11 May 2024, 18:29
Opinion
Highlanders v Crusaders: Crusaders’ woes continue, Cam Millar’s ‘coming of age’
The Highlanders have taken a significant step towards securing a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs by beating the Crusaders…
Finn Morton
11 May 2024, 3:56
Opinion
Blues v Hurricanes: Sotutu wins battle of the 8s, Canes lose favourites tag
The Blues are first on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after beating the Hurricanes 31-27 at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday nig…
Finn Morton
11 May 2024, 1:32
New Zealand U20 make seven changes ahead of decisive Australia U20 clash
Head coach Jono Gibbes has made seven changes to the New Zealand U20 squad that defeated Argentina on Tuesday.
Finn Morton
10 May 2024, 22:32
Interview
More than a game: Junior Springbok holds back tears in emotional interview
Junior Springboks vice-captain JF van Heerden held back tears earlier this week after being asked about what it means to play for …
Finn Morton
10 May 2024, 21:38
Interview
Facing the haka: How Junior Wallaby plans to accept New Zealand’s challenge
Junior Wallabies winger Angus Staniforth has never stood in front of a haka, but that will change on Sunday evening.
Finn Morton
10 May 2024, 17:57
Interview
'Oh bugger’: Why Blues U20 captain thought he'd missed New Zealand call-up
Blues U20 captain Tristyn Cook thought he'd missed out on higher honours before getting a surprise phone call on a Sunday.
Finn Morton
10 May 2024, 17:47
Chiefs pile on the points in bonus point win over Moana Pasifika
The Chiefs have kept their hopes of a top-two finish alive with an emphatic win over Moana Pasifika.
Finn Morton
10 May 2024, 3:59
Interview
Rising star McLaughlin-Phillips embracing ‘pressure’ with Junior Wallabies
McLaughlin-Phillips, who is still only 20 years of age, officially joined the Junior Wallabies earlier this week from the Queensla…
Finn Morton
09 May 2024, 20:54
Interview
‘All to play for’: New Zealand U20s tracking well ahead of must-win clash
Assistant coach Jarrad Hoeata is looking forward to the New Zealand U20s’ must-win clash with a “pretty sharp” Australia U20…
Finn Morton
09 May 2024, 20:00
Injured Black Ferns Sevens star Shiray Kaka reveals ‘Olympic dream is over’
Black Ferns Sevens ace Shiray Kaka has confirmed in an emotional video that her Paris Olympics dream is over.
Finn Morton
08 May 2024, 19:18
Interview
Why two All Blacks coaches attended New Zealand U20 match in Australia
All Blacks coaches Jason Ryan and Leon MacDonald watched on from the stands as New Zealand U20s won on Tuesday.
Finn Morton
07 May 2024, 8:10
Opinion
Australia U20 v South Africa U20: Boks don’t look like world champs, Aussie looked ‘a lot better’
The Junior Wallabies have got their Rugby Championship U20 campaign back on track with a hard-earned 24-19 win over the Junior Spr…
Finn Morton
07 May 2024, 5:56
Opinion
New Zealand U20s v Argentina U20s: Can’t do that against NZ, Kiwis on track for title
The Baby Blacks are potentially one more win away from claiming the inaugural Rugby Championship U20 trophy.
Finn Morton
07 May 2024, 3:48
Interview
Madrid Grand Final next: SVNS champions will be crowned as top 8s locked in
The top eight teams in the women’s and men’s competitions will contest for HSBC SVNS Series championship glory in a Grand Fina…
Finn Morton
05 May 2024, 21:26
Exclusive
More than a game: All Blacks Sevens star’s class act for two young fans
All Blacks Sevens ace Tone Ng Shiu is the latest Kiwi to give back to SVNS fans with a meaningful gesture.
Finn Morton
05 May 2024, 9:33
Interview
Black Ferns Sevens beat arch-rivals Australia to win SVNS League title
The Black Ferns Sevens have beaten Australia to not only claim their fourth Cup final triumph in a row but to also secure the Leag…
Finn Morton
05 May 2024, 8:54
Interview
New Zealand claim another SVNS double with both teams winning Cup finals
New Zealand have claimed a famous double on the SVNS Series for the second time in as many events.
Finn Morton
05 May 2024, 6:39
Interview
Great Britain qualify for SVNS Grand Final but not without drama
Great Britain are the eighth and final men’s team to secure their spot in the SVNS Series’ upcoming Grand Final in Madrid.
Finn Morton
05 May 2024, 4:36
