Hurricanes confirm late change with star ruled out of Crusaders clash
The Hurricanes have been dealt a major blow ahead of their crunch clash with the Crusaders at Sky Stadium on Saturday, with Du’P…
Finn Morton
02 Jun 2023, 21:48
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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.
‘It means a lot’: Reece Hodge excited for ‘new challenge’ after Rebels milestone
At just 28 years of age, Wallaby Reece Hodge is set to leave the Melbourne Rebels and Australian rugby behind after signing a deal…
Finn Morton
02 Jun 2023, 21:32
‘Thank you Eden Park’: Aaron Smith farewells NZ’s home of rugby
When All Blacks and Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith ran off the sacred turf of Eden Park on Friday night, the legendary No. 9 rec…
Finn Morton
02 Jun 2023, 20:41
‘We gave it our best’: Highlanders captain reflects on tough loss
The Highlanders “gave it our best” on Friday night against the Blues, but fell painfully short of a result that they so desper…
Finn Morton
02 Jun 2023, 20:02
Why the Blues need to ‘have some deep conversations’ before playoffs
The Blues may have beaten the Highlanders 16-9 at Eden Park on Friday night, but they’ll still need to “have some deep convers…
Finn Morton
02 Jun 2023, 19:35
Opinion
Highlanders Player Ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
The Highlanders’ season hangs in the balance following a tough 16-9 loss to the Blues at Eden Park in the final round of Super R…
Finn Morton
02 Jun 2023, 5:26
Surprise omissions in Stephen Donald’s All Blacks starting XV for RWC
With this year’s Rugby World Cup just around the corner, former Test flyhalf Stephen Donald has picked his All Blacks’ startin…
Finn Morton
02 Jun 2023, 0:39
Interview
All Black opens up on ‘tough’ decision to leave New Zealand
Two-Test All Black Pita Gus Sowakula has opened up about his “tough” decision to leave New Zealand Rugby by signing sign for F…
Finn Morton
01 Jun 2023, 23:54
Interview
‘Do stand by that’: Chase Tiatia backs playoff ‘promise’ ahead of Chiefs clash
Before the season had even begun, Western Force recruit Chase Tiatia made a Super Rugby Pacific playoff “promise” to the peopl…
Finn Morton
01 Jun 2023, 22:38
Interview
‘Treated as playoff games’: Why the Highlanders are ready for must-win Blues clash
Playmaker Mitch Hunt has revealed the secret to the Highlanders’ success over the last fortnight, and affirmed that they’re go…
Finn Morton
01 Jun 2023, 21:11
Interview
The All Black who was 'supposed to' play basketball in America
Before he was an All Black, or even a member of the Tarnaki's academy, Pita Gus Sowakula was a basketballer in Fiji.
Finn Morton
01 Jun 2023, 1:50
Dane Coles returns for Hurricanes’ clash with Crusaders
The Hurricanes have welcomed back legendary hooker Dane Coles for their highly anticipated blockbuster against the Crusaders on Sa…
Finn Morton
31 May 2023, 23:54
Crusaders name star-studded side to play Hurricanes
Looking to maintain some momentum heading into the playoffs, the Crusaders have named a star-studded side to play the Hurricanes i…
Finn Morton
31 May 2023, 23:16
‘Purely a strategic decision’: Chiefs make mass changes to starting side
After securing the minor premiership with a win over the Brumbies last weekend, the Chiefs have made 13 changes to their starting …
Finn Morton
31 May 2023, 22:50
‘We’ve got a job to do’: Junior Wallabies eye ‘back-to-back’ wins over NZ
The Junior Wallabies shocked their arch rivals New Zealand on Monday with a sensational 34-26 win in Wellington, and they aren’t…
Finn Morton
31 May 2023, 21:59
Interview
‘He called it’: Aaron Smith predicted dream end to final Highlanders home game
The legendary halfback is one of the greatest Highlanders of all time, but Smiths’ knowledge, skill and understanding of the spo…
Finn Morton
31 May 2023, 20:06
Interview
‘An Origin three-game thing’: Why the North versus South clash should return
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic a few years ago, rugby fans in the southern hemisphere crowded around their television scree…
Finn Morton
31 May 2023, 0:45
Highlanders make one change ahead of must-win Blues derby
The Highlanders have only made one change to their starting side ahead of their must-win clash against the Blues at Eden Park on F…
Finn Morton
30 May 2023, 23:07
Mark Telea set for milestone, Blues skipper returns for Highlanders blockbuster
In-form winger Mark Telea will play his 50th Super Rugby match on Friday night when the Blues host the Highlanders in a season-def…
Finn Morton
30 May 2023, 22:51
‘I’m stoked to re-sign’: Ricky Riccitelli to remain with Blues
Ricky Riccitelli has officially re-signed with the Blues for another two years.
Finn Morton
30 May 2023, 21:03
