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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

Hurricanes recruit Brad Shields ‘open’ to captaincy in Ardie Savea’s absence

Hurricanes recruit Brad Shields said he's "open" to the idea of captaining the team in the absence of Ardie Savea in 2024.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
21 Jan 2024, 17:58

New coach Joe Schmidt ‘desperate’ to help Wallabies’ revival

The Wallabies are a fallen giant of the international game, and as coach Joe Schmidt explained, it's not good for the sport.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
19 Jan 2024, 1:56

‘I thought I’d retired’: Why Joe Schmidt embraced ‘unique’ Wallabies ‘challenge’

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt couldn’t guarantee “that I’ll succeed” in the role after making a surprising admission abo…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
19 Jan 2024, 1:28
Opinion

Risk isn’t worth the reward for new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt is good for the Wallabies, but whether the Wallabies are good for Joe Schmidt remains to be seen.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
18 Jan 2024, 20:38

Rugby Australia confirm Joe Schmidt as Eddie Jones’ Wallabies successor

Rugby Australia has today confirmed the appointment of former World Rugby Coach of the Year Joe Schmidt as Eddie Jones’ successo…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
18 Jan 2024, 20:00

Perth SVNS: Henry Hutchison’s ‘long fight’ to return after ACL setback

Henry Hutchison’s injury a year ago in Sydney sparked a palpable sense of shock, sadness and empathy among fans.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
18 Jan 2024, 0:36

Perth SVNS: Aussie sevens ‘welcome’ pressure to win at home

Henry Hutchison has been named to return for the Aussie sevens side after a 12-month stint on the sideline with an ACL injury.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 Jan 2024, 23:48
Interview

Ex-England international Brad Shields reveals ‘desire’ to play for All Blacks

The former England international has returned to New Zealand’s shores and is once again eligible to finally play for the All Bla…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 Jan 2024, 22:54

Australia name strong squads for SVNS Series event Down Under

In just over one week, the SVNS Series will venture Down Under for the third leg of the 2023/24 season.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 Jan 2024, 20:19
Opinion

All Blacks’ eligibility tradition isn’t worth losing the nation’s best talent

Richie Mo’unga might be the most talked about All Black of 2024 so far and he isn’t even eligible to represent New Zealand for…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 Jan 2024, 17:20

Blues playmaker Jock McKenzie breaks 68-year Auckland sporting record

At 22 years of age, former Blues playmaker Jock McKenzie has broken a long-lasting Auckland sporting record.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
16 Jan 2024, 22:50
Interview

‘Acts as motivation’: All Blacks hopeful Cortez Ratima ‘chasing’ Cam Roigard

Cortez Ratima could potentially rival Roigard for the All Blacks’ No. 9 jersey for years to come.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
16 Jan 2024, 18:13
Interview

‘We let our country down’: Donaldson opens up on Wallabies' World Cup exit

As Wallaby Ben Donaldson discussed, it’s a memory that “lingered” for quite some time.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
15 Jan 2024, 23:54
Opinion

Why Quade Santini Cooper will go down as a Wallabies great

Up there on the Mount Rushmore of Australian first-fives, Quade Cooper did things that others simply couldn’t.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
15 Jan 2024, 22:11

Australia eager to ‘go one better’ in Perth after ‘bloody tough’ Cape Town SVNS

The Aussie men will be eager to improve once again when they take the field in front of their home fans later this month.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
15 Jan 2024, 19:07

Quade Cooper’s playful message as former All Black gets last laugh in Japan

Quade Cooper has shared a playful message on social media after former All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith bested the Wallabies playma…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Jan 2024, 22:58

Siya Kolisi hopeful 'misunderstood' Owen Farrell will join Racing 92

Siya Kolisi is hopeful that Owen Farrell will join Racing 92 amidst rumours the “misunderstood” playmaker is poised to sign wi…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Jan 2024, 21:24

Watch: Wallaby Will Skelton charges over for unstoppable La Rochelle score

Wallabies captain Will Skelton played the role of hero and villain for La Rochelle as they ran away with a big win over Leicester.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
14 Jan 2024, 19:21

First-half double from World Cup hero Ox Nche inspires big Sharks win

Springbok Ox Nche has helped the Sharks claim a much-needed win in front of their home fans as the prop crossed for a double durin…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Jan 2024, 22:43

All Black Emoni Narawa reveals frightening details about World Cup-ending injury

All Black Emoni Narawa has revealed some terrifying details about the back injury that ruled the wing out of last year’s Rugby W…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
13 Jan 2024, 21:35
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