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Finn Morton

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.

Interview

‘Hungry to compete’: The injury that nearly ended Maori All Black’s career

After leaving New Zealand’s shores in 2019 to pursue an opportunity with Kobe Steelers in Japan, Tom Franklin picked up an injur…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 Feb 2024, 20:56

Madison Ashby re-signs as Australia name squads for SVNS Vancouver

In a major boost to the Australian sevens program moving forward, young gun Madison Ashby has re-signed and will remain with the t…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 Feb 2024, 17:55

23-year-old takes over from veteran as new Western Force captain for 2024

The Western Force will have a new captain in 2024 with the club confirming on Friday that 23-year-old Jeremy Williams will lead th…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
15 Feb 2024, 20:10

Stars return as New Zealand’s squads for SVNS Vancouver and LA named

Andrew Knewstubb’s two-year journey back to the SVNS Series is finally over.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
15 Feb 2024, 18:12

Damian McKenzie back for the Chiefs’ final pre-season clash against Blues

With some genuine star power back in the mix this week, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has issued a challenge to every player in th…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Feb 2024, 22:49

Several All Blacks return for Blues’ pre-season clash with Chiefs

All Blacks Rieko Ioane, Finlay Christie, Mark Tele’a and Dalton Papali’i will see the field for the first time this pre-season…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Feb 2024, 22:23
Interview

Raising the bar: The Australian halfbacks inspiring Junior Wallabies skipper

2023 Junior Wallabies captain Teddy Wilson has revealed which players in Super Rugby Pacific he tries to mold his game around.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Feb 2024, 21:43

‘Changed our lives’: Sir Wayne Smith’s ‘rocky road’ to leadership greatness

Legendary coach Sir Wayne Smith has helped both the All Blacks and Black Ferns win Rugby World Cup titles on home soil, but the jo…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Feb 2024, 20:56

Ethan de Groot returns for Highlanders’ pre-season clash with Crusaders

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot is back for the Highlanders and “ready” to take on the Crusaders in the team’s final pre-seas…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Feb 2024, 17:59

TJ Perenara to end over 450 day wait in Hurricanes' last pre-season match

All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has been named to return to the rugby field for the first time since November 2022 ahead of the Hu…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Feb 2024, 17:28

Sevu Reece returns for Crusaders more than 310 days after injury

All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has been named to return for the Crusaders for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury aga…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2024, 22:43

‘A clean slate’: Why Patrick Tuipulotu expects tougher Super Rugby Pacific

Injured Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu believes Super Rugby Pacific will "definitely" be tougher in 2024.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2024, 21:33

Reds vs Tahs: Tate McDermott sets the scene for rugby’s own ‘State of Origin’

Now is the time for rugby union fans to get excited for their own “State of Origin” grudge match between the Queensland Reds a…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2024, 20:33

Tate McDermott's first impression of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt

The Wallabies’ fresh start in 2024 took a step forward on Wednesday morning as all five Australian Super Rugby Pacific captains …

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2024, 20:10

Big year ahead: Folau Fakatava not trying to be 'the next Aaron Smith’

With All Blacks great Aaron Smith leaving the Highlanders at the end of last season, Folau Fakatava is primed for a big year ahead…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2024, 19:20

‘Dropped 2kgs already’: Patrick Tuipulotu provides update on injury layoff

Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has revealed he’s already lost two kilograms after breaking his jaw in Japan earlier this month.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2024, 18:13

All Blacks XV prop to leave New Zealand after signing deal in France

Jermaine Ainsley will leave New Zealand’s shores at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season after signing a deal in France wit…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Feb 2024, 17:22
Interview

The ‘love’ of the Tahs: Jed Holloway hopes to prove ‘people wrong’ in 2024

For NSW Waratahs lock Jed Holloway, though, there’s an added layer of motivation going into the 2024 campaign.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
12 Feb 2024, 22:08

Rugby Australia considers first afternoon Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney since 1995

The Wallabies’ home Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks in Sydney could go ahead at a “more family-friendly” time.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
12 Feb 2024, 20:28

‘Take us to that next level’: Coach Simon Cron re-signs with Western Force

The Western Force believe they are heading in the right direction under Simon Cron with the coach signing a two-year contract exte…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
12 Feb 2024, 19:07
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