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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.

Harry Wilson and James O’Connor return to the Reds’ starting XV

Wallabies Harry Wilson and James O’Connor will return to the Queensland Reds’ starting side when they take on the Highlanders …

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
23 May 2023, 22:47

Highlanders name team for Aaron Smith’s final home game

The Highlanders have made an interesting selection call ahead of Aaron Smith’s final home game in Dunedin against the Queensland…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
23 May 2023, 22:32

How close Shaun Stevenson came to stunning NRL switch

Chiefs fullback Shaun Stevenson has opened up about the “cool conversation” he had with NRL super coach Wayne Bennett in Queen…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
23 May 2023, 20:07
Interview

‘Proving people wrong’: How Du’Plessis Kirifi overcame NZ Schoolboys heartbreak

Years ago, Du'Plessis Kirifi was right next to future Hurricanes teammate Jordie Barrett at Francis Douglas Memorial College when …

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
23 May 2023, 1:54
Opinion

Chiefs player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific

Playing in torrential conditions at Hamilton’s FMG Stadium, the Chiefs have returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 23-12 vi…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
20 May 2023, 5:13

‘I love Quade Cooper’: NZ-born flyhalf reflects on opportunity to represent Australia

For New Zealand-born Carys Dallinger, playing for the Black Ferns has always been “the goal.”

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
20 May 2023, 1:48

Blues coach confirms Beauden Barrett needed ‘some stitches’ after injury scare

Blues coach Leon MacDonald confirmed that Beauden Barrett needed “some stiches” after leaving the field early in the second ha…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
19 May 2023, 22:58
Interview

Blues player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Pacific

The Blues returned to winning ways on Friday night, but it may have come at a cost with star playmaker Beauden Barrett limping off…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
19 May 2023, 7:42

All Blacks Sevens wary of ‘challenging pool’ in London

The All Blacks Sevens clinched their 14th World Series crown in Toulouse last weekend, but the season isn’t over just yet.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
19 May 2023, 0:46

How the Australian Men’s Sevens team can qualify for Olympics this weekend

Olympic qualification is practically within reach for the Australian Men’s Sevens team, but they’ll have to do one of the brea…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
19 May 2023, 0:27

Why managing All Blacks’ rest policy hasn’t been ‘tricky’ for Chiefs

Going into the business end of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign, the Chiefs are exactly where they want to be.

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
18 May 2023, 22:49

Key All Blacks return for Chiefs’ derby with Hurricanes

Co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber are back for the Chiefs this week as they look to bounce back from their surprising loss to th…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
18 May 2023, 1:18
Interview

How ‘mentor’ Stephen Donald helped Shaun Stevenson find career-best form

After taking his game to an all-new level in Super Rugby Pacific this season, Chiefs fullback Shaun Stevenson has revealed one of …

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
18 May 2023, 0:44

Why last week’s surprising loss to Reds was ‘good’ for Chiefs

The Chiefs may have lost their first game of the Super Rugby Pacific season last weekend, but they aren’t exactly panicking – …

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 May 2023, 23:22

Aaron Smith returns for Highlanders’ must-win clash

Aaron Smith, Sam Gilbert and Jonah Lowe are all back in the Highlanders’ run-on side this week for their must-win clash with the…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 May 2023, 22:44

Ardie Savea, Tyrel Lomax and Jordie Barrett to miss Chiefs clash

All Blacks Ardie Savea, Tyrel Lomax and Jordie Barrett are among the big-name players who will not feature for the Hurricanes this…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 May 2023, 22:09

Assistant coach Chris Gibbes makes ‘hard’ decision to leave Hurricanes

The Hurricanes’ coaching setup will look quite different from next season with assistant Chris Gibbes making the “hard” deci…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 May 2023, 21:46

NZ-born flyhalf Carys Dallinger set for Wallaroos debut against Fiji

New Zealander Carys Dallinger will don Wallaroos gold for the first time on Saturday when Australia host Fiji at Sydney’s Allian…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 May 2023, 20:24

‘Earn his position’: Eddie Jones’ message for Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones insists winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will have to “earn his position back in the squad” after re-sig…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 May 2023, 19:49

‘He’s untouchable’: What the Blues ‘want to see’ from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Following a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a hand injury, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck made a successful return to Super Rugby Pacific…

Finn Morton
Finn Morton
17 May 2023, 0:39
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