Scott Hansen: 'We all know Damian, don't we? He's a gambler'
More shot clock drama stopped just shy of unfolding in the All Blacks' tight win over England over the weekend, with Damian McKenz…
Ned Lester
03 Nov 2024, 19:24
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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.
Wallace Sititi: 'I think I've found my rhythm'
Perhaps the leading candidate for the 2024 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, Wallace Sititi continued his stellar rooki…
Ned Lester
03 Nov 2024, 21:26
Report: All Blacks snub Ricky Riccitelli signs with Top 14 club
Having missed selection for both the All Blacks and All Blacks XV, Super Rugby Pacific champion hooker Ricky Riccitelli has report…
Ned Lester
05 Nov 2024, 19:50
Scott Robertson explains Ethan de Groot's Ireland omission
Ahead of their date with world No. 1 ranked Ireland in Dublin, New Zealand have decided to leave recent incumbent loosehead prop E…
Ned Lester
06 Nov 2024, 17:24
George Bell reaping rewards of competing with world's 'best' hooker
With Codie Taylor sidelined for the upcoming Ireland Test, All Blacks selectors have turned to Test rookie George Bell to fortify …
Ned Lester
06 Nov 2024, 22:11
Opinion
France player ratings vs Japan | Autumn Nations Series
France opened their Autumn Nations Series campaign in commanding form, dishing out a hefty defeat to an ambitious but outclassed J…
Ned Lester
09 Nov 2024, 16:22
All Blacks lose Sam Darry for rest of Autumn Nations Series
A training injury has befallen All Blacks rookie Sam Darry and has ruled the lock out of the final two games of the team's 2024 ca…
Ned Lester
09 Nov 2024, 18:20
Opinion
All Blacks XV player ratings vs Georgia | Autumn Nations Series
23 of New Zealand's most promising aspiring rugby talents had an opportunity to tackle a legitimate international opponent in Sout…
Ned Lester
10 Nov 2024, 18:01
All Blacks call in more reinforcements after Sam Cane injury
The All Blacks have called upon three All Blacks XV players to join the top squad after counting their injury woes from the weeken…
Ned Lester
11 Nov 2024, 14:46
New All Blacks and Perenara replacement headline 2025 Hurricanes squad
The Hurricanes have revealed their 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad with nine new signings along with seven All Blacks.
Ned Lester
11 Nov 2024, 15:33
Crusaders farewell club stalwarts in 2025 squad
Some experienced heads have called time on illustrious Crusaders careers ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.
Ned Lester
11 Nov 2024, 16:29
Chiefs back cohesion, add a splash of X-factor in 2025 squad
After back-to-back final losses, the Chiefs have backed continuity in their 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad, while injecting so…
Ned Lester
11 Nov 2024, 17:24
Blues unveil nine newcomers in 2025 Aupiki squad
New Zealand icon Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is one of nine new faces in the Blues' 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki squad.
Ned Lester
30 Oct 2024, 19:02
Ruben Love joins four newbies in All Blacks XV squad update
Injuries in both of New Zealand's current touring teams have resulted in a bevy of changes ahead of the All Blacks XV's opening ga…
Ned Lester
29 Oct 2024, 16:07
20-year-old sparks 'New Zealand's answer to Kwagga Smith' hype
The 2024 NPC has introduced some new faces to the wider rugby public, and perhaps the rookie stealing the most spotlight is 20-yea…
Ned Lester
27 Oct 2024, 21:10
Assistant coach applauds All Blacks midfield as selection talk simmers
The All Blacks' big win over Japan has reignited plenty of selection talk within the team, with rookies and departing veterans ali…
Ned Lester
27 Oct 2024, 20:10
Scott Hansen on the certain Springboks flavour in All Blacks win
The second half of Tests throughout the 2024 Rugby Championship were trying for the All Blacks, with leads slipping and deficits w…
Ned Lester
27 Oct 2024, 16:29
'Some young guys have really got us thinking': Jason Ryan reacts to Japan win
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan was quick to point out following his side's big win, there's no room for complacency in the A…
Ned Lester
26 Oct 2024, 23:10
Scott Robertson: England can expect new and improved All Blacks
Three and a half months separate the first two Tests between the historic heavyweights and the upcoming rematch, offering the Kiwi…
Ned Lester
26 Oct 2024, 21:52
Scott Robertson's verdict on All Blacks debutants
The All Blacks' final campaign of 2024 kicked off with a hiss and a roar in Tokyo as Japan fought fire with fire before the visito…
Ned Lester
26 Oct 2024, 18:45
