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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. 

Ruben Love facing Super Rugby absence with ankle injury

The Hurricanes will be without new All Black Ruben Love when Super Rugby Pacific kicks off in 2025 due to an ankle injury.

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
18 Dec 2024, 15:27

Stacey Waaka 'weighing up' options ahead of 2025 Rugby World Cup

"The world is your oyster" is a common phrase but very rarely does it ring as true as it does for cross-code star Stacey Waaka, wh…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
18 Dec 2024, 17:38

Moana Pasifika's first impressions of Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea's first day in Moana Pasifika camp was a hit, with head coach Tana Umaga today saying he could see a shift in the envi…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
18 Dec 2024, 21:32

Scott Hansen: How the All Blacks are building for the 2027 World Cup

2024 was anticipated as something of a rebirth for the All Blacks. With New Zealand's formerly undoubted global dominance eroded t…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
28 Nov 2024, 19:57

ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards nominees announced

Awards season continues with the ASB Rugby Awards the next on New Zealand's calendar. Rising stars are prominent throughout the c…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
28 Nov 2024, 15:48
Opinion

The winners and losers from the All Blacks' Autumn Nations Series

The All Blacks' 2024 season has been signed, sealed and submitted to the history books with no chance for revision.

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
26 Nov 2024, 17:08

Leinster issue promising Jordie Barrett injury update

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has eased concerns over the injury new recruit Jordie Barrett suffered for the All Blacks against F…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
25 Nov 2024, 16:03

Super Rugby Pacific champion coach Vern Cotter re-signs with Blues

The reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions have retained head coach Vern Cotter for another season. The Blues announced the contra…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
24 Nov 2024, 19:26

Three former All Blacks crown their players of the year

The end of the 2024 international season is upon us and to farewell a titanic season, some of rugby's biggest pundits are hosting …

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
24 Nov 2024, 17:02

TJ Perenara's departing verdict on future of All Blacks No. 9 jersey

New Zealand outscored Italy 12-7 with Perenara on the park, securing a tight win to wrap up a pivotal year under new head coach Sc…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
23 Nov 2024, 21:32

All Blacks survive physical Italy scare after captain carded

The final Test of the All Blacks' season saw them face an Italian side on the rise in what would be as physical of a contest the K…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
23 Nov 2024, 16:09

Tupou Vaa'i gives first impression of 'big unit' Fabian Holland

Standing at 204 cm and north of 120 kg, the Dutch-born prospect has made a strong impression with his mobility and nous around the…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
20 Nov 2024, 16:15

Super Rugby Aupiki and Super W champions set to square off in 2025

Super Rugby fans will get their wish in 2025 when Super Rugby Aupiki and Super W's respective champions collide in the inaugural W…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
19 Nov 2024, 15:46

Tamaiti Williams offers heartfelt perspective on departure of TJ Perenara

Two All Blacks icons will bid their respective careers in the black jersey farewell this weekend, with loose forward Sam Cane and …

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
18 Nov 2024, 19:24

Wallace Sititi reacts to Breakthrough Player of the Year nomination

The World Rugby Award nominees have been announced and the All Blacks will be hoping rookie sensation Wallace Sititi will be recog…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
18 Nov 2024, 15:49

Katelyn Vahaakolo among new faces named in Black Ferns Sevens squad

A "new sunrise" for the Black Ferns Sevens is underway with three new faces named in the team's first tournament squad of the 2024…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
17 Nov 2024, 20:46

Report: All Black Harry Pummer in talks with Top 14's Clermont

Recent All Black debutant and Super Rugby Pacific champion first five-eighth Harry Plummer is reportedly engaged in contract discu…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
17 Nov 2024, 20:12

Scott Robertson addresses Finau and Barrett injuries after France loss

The All Blacks will be down yet another flanker when they face Italy in Turin to finish Scott Robertson's first year as head coach…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
17 Nov 2024, 17:30

Scott Robertson labels newest All Black 'the future'

The next generation of All Blacks talent is filtering in and making an immediate impact, even under the bright lights of Stade de …

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
16 Nov 2024, 19:41

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

Stade de France has been spoilt with some classic rugby contests over the past 14 months, and fans were set for another one as the…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
16 Nov 2024, 16:08
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