Crusaders name new-look side to take on Moana Pasifika
After beating the Blues in Christchurch last weekend, the Crusaders have made 11 changes to their starting side to take on Moana P…
Finn Morton
16 May 2023, 23:29
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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.
‘Can get the job done: Multiple All Blacks set to miss Blues’ trip to Brisbane
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is back in the matchday 23 for the Blues as they prepare to take on the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday …
Finn Morton
16 May 2023, 23:00
‘Another tough challenge’: Reds name team for Blues clash
After shocking the rugby world with a stunning upset win over the Chiefs in New Plymouth last Friday, the Reds have named their te…
Finn Morton
16 May 2023, 22:13
Aussie 7s ace included in Junior Wallabies squad for New Zealand series
Australian Sevens ace Darby Lancaster headlines an exciting 31-man Junior Wallabies squad to take on the New Zealand Under-20s in …
Finn Morton
16 May 2023, 21:12
Why Anton Lienert-Brown ‘wasn’t ready’ to leave New Zealand Rugby
All Black Anton Lienert-Brown is a competitor, and that’s why the veteran centre decided to fend off overseas interest by re-sig…
Finn Morton
16 May 2023, 20:13
All Black Ethan Blackadder re-signs with Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby
Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder is the latest All Black to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby beyond this year’s World Cup in Fra…
Finn Morton
16 May 2023, 1:45
‘I’m actually a big fan’: Why Jordan Petaia should change positions
As a teenager, Jordan Petaia announced himself to the rugby world with some impressive performances in Wallaby gold at the 2019 Ru…
Finn Morton
15 May 2023, 23:05
Why the All Blacks ‘need to take’ Beauden Barrett to Rugby World Cup
Former Test halfback Justin Marshall believes the All Blacks “need to take” under-fire playmaker Beauden Barrett to this year…
Finn Morton
15 May 2023, 22:33
‘A huge honour’: Why the Rugby World Cup is the pinnacle for referees
The Rugby World Cup is the most prestigious event in the sport, and it’s less than four months away.
Finn Morton
15 May 2023, 20:20
Opinion
Hurricanes player ratings vs Moana Pasifika | Super Rugby Pacific
After losing to the Fijian Drua last weekend, the Hurricanes have bounced back with an emphatic 71-22 win over Moana Pasifika at W…
Finn Morton
13 May 2023, 2:45
‘They wanted it a lot’: What went wrong for Chiefs in loss to Reds
The Queensland Reds shocked the rugby world on Friday night when they defeated the previously unbeaten Chiefs 25-22 at New Plymout…
Finn Morton
12 May 2023, 23:02
Interview
Niall Guthrie opens up on ‘bittersweet emotions’ at last sevens event
Guthrie will play her final match on the World Series in Toulouse this weekend after signing a deal with an Australian rugby leagu…
Finn Morton
12 May 2023, 21:50
‘It means everything’: How Reds stars reacted to famous win over Chiefs
While this season hasn’t quite gone to plan for the Reds, the Queenslanders played the game of their lives on Friday night.
Finn Morton
12 May 2023, 20:11
Why the Blues chose Harry Plummer over Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for Crusaders clash
When the Blues named their team to take on the champion Crusaders in Christchurch, there was one stunning omission which would’v…
Finn Morton
12 May 2023, 2:12
Interview
How family, 5am training sessions & a canteen influenced Madison Ashby’s career
In a team full of world-class talent, Madison Ashby might just hold the key for Australia ahead of the Toulouse Sevens and an Olym…
Finn Morton
12 May 2023, 0:37
Interview
‘It’s unbelievable’: Why Tim Mikkelson is the sevens GOAT
To be viewed as a legend of a sport is a simply unreal achievement for any athlete, but to be considered the greatest of all time …
Finn Morton
11 May 2023, 22:42
Interview
‘New Zealand wants it more’: Australia seek ‘redemption’ in Toulouse
When the full-time siren sounded after an enthralling women’s Cup final at the Hong Kong Sevens in April, the Black Ferns began …
Finn Morton
11 May 2023, 0:45
All Black set for Crusaders milestone in crunch clash with rivals Blues
In Super Rugby Pacific, derbies don’t get much bigger than the Crusaders versus the Blues.
Finn Morton
11 May 2023, 0:00
Hurricanes ‘really keen’ to return home against Moana Pasifika this weekend
Coming off their shock loss to the Fijian Drua last weekend, the Hurricanes have made six changes to their run-on side to take on …
Finn Morton
10 May 2023, 23:41
All Black Shannon Frizell shifts to lock as Highlanders make mass changes
The Highlanders have made nine changes to their starting side as they look to return to winning ways against the ACT Brumbies in C…
Finn Morton
10 May 2023, 23:17
