'I went to pick him up': How close Jonah Lomu came to joining the NRL
All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu almost became the most expensive player “in the history” of Australian rugby league after being a…
Finn Morton
20 Dec 2022, 23:12
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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.
'We can stage the biggest international events': Qatar wants to host B&I Lions match in 2025
This year’s FIFA World Cup will go down in history as one of the most exciting instalments of the prized competition, as it prov…
Finn Morton
20 Dec 2022, 22:07
'A lifelong dream': Kiwi sprint prodigy makes stunning announcement
New Zealand speedster Edward Osei-Nketia once told RugbyPass that “rugby was in my blood.” But earlier today, the 21-year-old …
Finn Morton
20 Dec 2022, 20:04
'They love what they're doing': New Zealand's 'biggest story of sport in 2022'
Looking back at the year that was, sports journalist Tony Palmer described the Black Ferns’ inspiring World Cup triumph as “th…
Finn Morton
20 Dec 2022, 1:25
'Showed us up a bit': World Cup hopeful stars for Tahs in cross-code training session
St George Dragons prop Aaron Woods has highlighted a Wallabies World Cup hopeful for showing “us up a bit” during an ambitious…
Finn Morton
19 Dec 2022, 22:19
Opinion
Why Dave Rennie isn't to blame for Australia's poor results
Dave Rennie could potentially become the best thing to happen to Australian rugby in 20 years, and could rightly be hailed as a he…
Finn Morton
19 Dec 2022, 20:33
'Coaches are too scared': How Wayne Smith became a Test rugby 'exception'
Rugby guru Wayne Smith is a generational coaching talent, and the 65-year-old will undoubtedly go down in history as an all-time g…
Finn Morton
18 Dec 2022, 22:31
'Over the moon': Robertson reportedly secures future for 2023
Star coach Scott Robertson will remain in New Zealand for the 2023 Super Rugby season after reportedly missing out on the England …
Finn Morton
18 Dec 2022, 19:34
Opinion
Why the Wallabies will go further than the ABs at next year's RWC
Australian rugby fans have had a tough year – there’s no hiding from that – as they’ve watched their wounded Wallabies los…
Finn Morton
18 Dec 2022, 18:11
'Next stop Chicago': New MLR franchise announces another star signing
Major League Rugby’s newest franchise the Chicago Hounds have announced the signing of a former Melbourne Rebels star, as they c…
Finn Morton
17 Dec 2022, 21:48
'They're not girls, they're legends': Ardern thanks Black Ferns 'for changing history'
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has praised the Black Ferns for “changing history” last month, as they were crowned …
Finn Morton
17 Dec 2022, 20:45
Black Ferns' RWC hero reflects on 'really important' moment
Joanah Ngan-Woo’s heroics in the dying stages of this year’s World Cup final at Eden Park will go down in history as one of th…
Finn Morton
17 Dec 2022, 18:59
'Have to be more themselves': What the ABs can learn from the Black Ferns
This year’s women’s Rugby World Cup was a truly ground-breaking event, as the Black Ferns captured the imagination and hearts …
Finn Morton
15 Dec 2022, 22:37
'World Cup dream': How Wallabies recall 'reignited the fire' for Beale
Test veteran Kurtley Beale is daring to dream of a fourth World Cup appearance after his stunning Wallabies recall “reignited th…
Finn Morton
15 Dec 2022, 20:41
Opinion
A star studded Test XV of Japan Rugby League One talent
Christmas is set to come early for rugby fans this weekend as one of the most exciting competitions in the world makes its highly …
Finn Morton
15 Dec 2022, 0:22
Opinion
What the Wallabies' World Cup squad could look like
There are still a lot of questions that remain unanswered about an injury-ravaged Wallabies team nine months out from the Rugby Wo…
Finn Morton
14 Dec 2022, 22:07
Wallabies coach reportedly 'looking at potential options elsewhere'
The RFU’s stunning decision to axe super coach Eddie Jones nine months out from next year’s World Cup may add more drama to th…
Finn Morton
14 Dec 2022, 19:15
'The day you say that you can be an All Black from Timbuktu, then you're in trouble'
Stephen Donald has slammed Beauden Barrett’s staggering All Blacks eligibility emption request, as the star pivot looks to poten…
Finn Morton
13 Dec 2022, 22:25
'It's quite sad': Israel Dagg reacts to dropped star's stunning news
World Cup winner Israel Dagg has described the All Blacks’ treatment of Pita Gus Sowakula as “quite sad” following the star …
Finn Morton
13 Dec 2022, 18:26
'I thought I was the man': Why Lowe wouldn't have picked himself for ABs
It wasn’t that long that ago that Ireland star James Lowe was one of the most exciting players in New Zealand rugby, and appeare…
Finn Morton
11 Dec 2022, 13:45
