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Ned Lester
Ned Lester is a New Zealand-based multimedia content editor with experience covering the diverse corners of the rugby world in the southern hemisphere. Ned brings a keen interest in sports psychology to the RugbyPass team and a background in writing across various disciplines.
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Damian McKenzie remains sidelined for Chiefs' Wellington visit
The ladder-leading Chiefs will again be without the services of star playmaker Damian McKenzie when they play a building Hurricane…
Ned Lester
30 Apr 2025, 0:01
Hurricanes name physical team to contend with top dog Chiefs
A Hurricanes side gaining momentum will host the top-of-the-table Chiefs in round 12, and head coach Clark Laidlaw has named a lar…
Ned Lester
30 Apr 2025, 0:00
Two-Test All Black Folau Fakatava re-signs with Highlanders
Folau Fakatava will remain in Highlanders colours until at least the 2027 season after signing a new contract with the club and Ne…
Ned Lester
29 Apr 2025, 23:05
Billy Proctor commits to All Blacks and Hurricanes with multi-year deal
One of New Zealand's newest All Blacks has put pen to paper on a contract extension, keeping him in contention for higher honours …
Ned Lester
29 Apr 2025, 0:00
Mark Tele'a cops three-week ban for dumping tackle
The Blues will be without superstar winger Mark Tele'a for three of their final four games of the Super Rugby Pacific regular seas…
Ned Lester
28 Apr 2025, 20:26
'Footy doesn’t always love you back': Anton Lienert-Brown out for season
The Chiefs' title run will have to take place without the services of in-form All Black, Anton Lienert-Brown.
Ned Lester
28 Apr 2025, 18:44
Crusaders flex muscles in attritional win over Highlanders
The great southern derby played out in front of the raucous Zoo at Forsyth Barr Stadium, but those enthused Dunedin fans went home…
Ned Lester
26 Apr 2025, 5:03
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Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua: Ardie's Angels, a name so nice you can say it twice
A fan favourite fixture kicked off Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific slate in Auckland. Moana Pasifika hosted the Fijian Drua with cr…
Ned Lester
26 Apr 2025, 3:52
Chiefs vs Western Force: The rich get richer, Chiefs' biggest weakness
A sombre ANZAC ceremony got the first match of round 11 underway in Mount Maunganui, where the Chiefs hosted the Western Force.
Ned Lester
25 Apr 2025, 5:46
'He has found that sweet spot': Hurricanes extend Ngane Punivai
The Hurricanes have agreed to terms on a new contract with Ngatungane Punivai, who has emerged as a reliable starting option on th…
Ned Lester
24 Apr 2025, 0:47
Spotlight falls on Cam Roigard as Hurricanes' woes continue
With the Hurricanes backing up a top-seed finish in 2024 with an underwhelming Super Rugby Pacific campaign to date in '25, the sp…
Ned Lester
24 Apr 2025, 0:12
'No one in the world has seen': Black Ferns foreshadow World Cup strategy
The Black Ferns have something special in store for 2025, with Ruby Tui foreshadowing an innovative new attacking gameplan the tea…
Ned Lester
23 Apr 2025, 22:33
He's back: Wallace Sititi named for season debut against Force
The World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year could return to the rugby field for the first time in 2025 when the Chiefs host th…
Ned Lester
23 Apr 2025, 0:02
Hurricanes opt to rotate front row and midfield vs Brumbies
The Hurricanes and Brumbies will contest a newly announced trophy in their inaugural ANZAC weekend clash of round 11.
Ned Lester
23 Apr 2025, 0:00
Sevens stars and Aupiki rookies selected for Black Ferns training camp
Black Ferns Director of Rugby Allan Bunting has named a 49-strong squad for the team's first training camp of the year, including …
Ned Lester
22 Apr 2025, 19:13
Crusaders CEO on the next stage of club's dramatic turnaround
Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge has shared his thoughts on two pivotal factors in his club's near future, highlighting Christchurch…
Ned Lester
21 Apr 2025, 21:42
Maia Roos: 'The scary part' of 18-year-old sensation's game
The Black Ferns squad is set to be named in the coming week, and one name Super Rugby fans will be eager to see is that of Braxton…
Ned Lester
21 Apr 2025, 19:14
Moana Pasifika vs Brumbies: Fastest man in Super, this is why Ardie is MVP
The Brumbies pulled off quite the feat in round 10's showdown with Moana Pasifika, holding the most lethal attacking team in Super…
Ned Lester
19 Apr 2025, 21:21
Chiefs scream home over Highlanders with huge second half
Hamilton offered smoother conditions than other fixtures in New Zealand over the past few days, but points were still hard to come…
Ned Lester
19 Apr 2025, 4:46
Crusaders vs Blues: The best prop in Super Rugby, try assist of the year
While denying the first super point finish of the season, the Crusaders retained their lead atop the Super Rugby Pacific standings…
Ned Lester
18 Apr 2025, 6:20
