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.
It’s been a could have, should have, would have, kind of start to Super Rugby Pacific for some of the traditional heavyweights i…
New Zealand have unveiled their Sevens squads for the upcoming Hong Kong and Singapore legs of the 2024/25 SVNS circuit.
A first-half bloodbath made way for an enthralling finish in Pukekohe on Friday night, as Moana Pasifika chipped away at a 36-poin…
The Chiefs raced away to a monster first-half scoreline against Moana Pasifika on Friday night before crashing back to reality.
An iconic rivalry took centre stage at Eden Park on Saturday night as the Blues hosted the Crusaders, drawing an enthused crowd in…
Another barnstorming performance from young Crusaders hooker Ioane Moananu caught plenty of eyes over the weekend, with the 24-yea…
After losing starting first five-eighth Brett Cameron to an ACL injury prior to the season, the Hurricanes have now lost breakout …
Fresh off a drought-breaking win over the Brumbies, the Waratahs are off to Wellington to play a Hurricanes team looking to find s…
A number of returning players from injury and a new No. 10 headline the Crusaders' team naming for Moana Pasifika this week.
Captain Ardie Savea has been named to return for Moana Pasifika's round seven clash with the Crusaders, having overcome a hamstrin…
The Hurricanes face a mighty challenge this weekend as they look to continue their return to winning ways, having beaten the Highl…
Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi has locked in his playing future with the club for another two seasons, ensuring he remain…
The Brumbies' resilience steered them to a crucial win over the Highlanders on Friday night, with the game hanging in the balance …
Moana Pasifika arrived in Christchurch eager to create more history and capitalize on their strong yet inconsistent form in 2025.
Richie Mo'unga is determined to return to the international stage for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, a desire made crystal clear in a n…
Take a bow, Moana Pasifika. Ardie Savea's men have stormed the gates of Apollo Projects Stadium and claimed victory over the Crusa…
The Hurricanes and the All Blacks will have the services of explosive hooker Asafo Aumau right through until the 2027 Rugby World …
Seven Black Ferns Sevens stars have put their names forward for consideration for Black Ferns selection dor the upcoming Rugby Wor…
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…
Crusaders youngster Macca Springer equalled a Super Rugby record with five tries against the Western Force in Christchurch on the …
