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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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Super Rugby Aupiki teams named as Blues seek perfect season
Round 4 of Super Rugby Aupiki is upon us and there's a chance for the Chiefs Manawa and Hurricanes Poua to enact revenge for their…
Ned Lester
20 Mar 2025, 16:42
Scott Robertson sheds light on Mo'unga situation, state of All Blacks 10s
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has been quizzed on the first five-eighth stocks of New Zealand, including Richie Mo'unga's …
Ned Lester
19 Mar 2025, 22:11
Plummer relegated for fellow All Black, Sotutu returns for Blues
Rivals collide in Auckland this weekend as the Blues host the Crusaders in a bid to turn their season around.
Ned Lester
18 Mar 2025, 22:58
All Black returns to Crusaders bench for Blues derby
The Crusaders bench has received a significant boost ahead of their clash with the Blues at Eden Park this weekend, with All Black…
Ned Lester
18 Mar 2025, 22:23
New Zealand Rugby lock in Asafo Aumua with new contract
The Hurricanes and the All Blacks will have the services of explosive hooker Asafo Aumau right through until the 2027 Rugby World …
Ned Lester
18 Mar 2025, 20:35
Revealed: The Black Ferns Sevens stars committing to the Rugby World Cup
Seven Black Ferns Sevens stars have put their names forward for consideration for Black Ferns selection dor the upcoming Rugby Wor…
Ned Lester
18 Mar 2025, 17:23
Scott Robertson on the new Super Rugby season and star performers
The new Super Rugby Pacific season has been earning plenty of praise for just how engaging and exciting it has been, and now All B…
Ned Lester
18 Mar 2025, 16:25
Will Jordan 'wasn't too happy' with Macca Springer's five tries vs Force
Crusaders youngster Macca Springer equalled a Super Rugby record with five tries against the Western Force in Christchurch on the …
Ned Lester
17 Mar 2025, 21:33
Chiefs survive furious final minutes to deal cruel blow to Blues
It was Spider-Man vs Black Panther in Hamilton on Saturday evening as the Chiefs hosted the Blues in Super RUgby Pacific's Marvel-…
Ned Lester
15 Mar 2025, 2:59
Crusaders vs Force takes: Let's talk about Sevu Reece, forgotten All Black returns
Two teams bouncing back from poor 2024 campaigns met in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, both coming into the round five contes…
Ned Lester
15 Mar 2025, 1:42
Shaun Stevenson expresses disappointment over All Blacks feedback
One-time All Black Shaun Stevenson is back from a brief stint in Japan and has offered a candid insight into his mindset as he wei…
Ned Lester
13 Mar 2025, 23:07
Crusaders rookie earns 'other than Dupont' praise from All Blacks star
It appears the Crusaders have unearthed yet another gem in halfback Kyle Preston. Star fullback Will Jordan offered his perspectiv…
Ned Lester
13 Mar 2025, 19:38
Teams named for Super Rugby Aupiki's undefeated clash
The undefeated heavyweights have named their respective teams for round three's mighty Super Rugby Aupiki clash.
Ned Lester
13 Mar 2025, 16:36
Will Jordan: Every All Blacks strategic shift for World Cup was to beat Ireland
The 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals live on in the memory of all rugby fans as one of the greatest weekends in the sport's his…
Ned Lester
12 Mar 2025, 21:55
Stat chat: Clear favourite emerges as Sam Cane's All Blacks successor
Next in the succession of great All Blacks openside flankers? That is the question Scott Robertson and his forwards guru Jason Rya…
Ned Lester
12 Mar 2025, 17:37
Jona Nareki returns for Highlanders as Hurricanes come to town
The Highlanders are sitting pretty in third place on the Super Rugby Pacific table after enjoying a bye week in round four.
Ned Lester
11 Mar 2025, 22:12
Hurricanes receive huge All Blacks boost for Highlanders derby
Hurricanes fans rejoice; All Blacks reinforcements have arrived in the form of front rowers Asafo Aumua and Tyrel Lomax.
Ned Lester
11 Mar 2025, 22:00
Ruben Love lands new deal to remain in New Zealand long-term
All Black Ruben Love has locked in his future with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby, signing a long-term deal that will see hi…
Ned Lester
10 Mar 2025, 22:31
Drua vs Chiefs takes: Fijian muscle too much for Chiefs, more sevens stardom
The Chiefs' unbeaten run came to an end in Fiji in round four, with the Drua turning the tables with a second-half burst to claim …
Ned Lester
08 Mar 2025, 20:56
Opinion
Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes takes: Star playmaker unearthed, Canes missing piece
The Super Rugby Pacific standings got a lot tighter on a Saturday night in which the two remaining winless teams claimed dramatic …
Ned Lester
08 Mar 2025, 16:27
