Opinion
Have the All Blacks regressed or is the world just catching up?
New Zealand’s dismal record in recent times may not simply be a product of the All Blacks flailing under Ian Foster’s stewards…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Jul 2022, 6:38
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Tom Vinicombe is Southern Hemisphere features editor for RugbyPass. Tom has travelled the world covering rugby and lived in Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Georgia make history with victory over Italy in Batumi
Georgia have made history on a balmy Sunday evening in Batumi with a first-ever win over a tier one nation.
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jul 2022, 12:59
Controversy in historic match: 'They told us that we had to live with the decision'
Ireland may have scored a historic victory over New Zealand in Dunedin but it was not a match without controversy.
Tom Vinicombe
09 Jul 2022, 6:14
Is the All Blacks' triple-axis of openside flankers a long-term option?
This weekend, the All Blacks will operate with three loose forwards who have been no strangers to playing in the No 7 jersey.
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jul 2022, 17:44
Latest All Blacks call-up hasn't had 'a good history' with Ireland
41-test All Black Patrick Tuipulotu received a surprise call-up to the New Zealand national squad this week with a point to prove.
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jul 2022, 5:57
Opinion
All Blacks unlikely to experiment due to forced changes
With at least one major change already required to the All Blacks' match-day squad for their second test with Ireland on Saturday,…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Jul 2022, 5:40
'A little bit of a mixed bag': How the All Blacks' inexperienced props sized up
Come the first test between New Zealand and Ireland, neither Karl Tu'inukuafe nor Nepo Laulala were anywhere to be found in the Al…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jul 2022, 9:03
Ian Foster assesses performances of All Blacks with most to prove
Ahead of the All Blacks' victory over Ireland on Saturday evening, much of the discussion centred on the selection of second-rower…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jul 2022, 6:50
Sam Cane: 'We'll do whatever we need to do to win test matches'
The All Blacks have laid down a significant marker to kick off their test campaign, smashing Ireland 35-12 at Eden Park to banish …
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jul 2022, 6:20
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland | 1st Test July 2022
How did the All Blacks rate in the first game of their three-match series with Ireland?
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jul 2022, 4:26
Opinion
Maori All Blacks fullback Zarn Sullivan on the road to stardom
Despite a slow start to the season, Zarn Sullivan is on track to becoming a world-class fullback.
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jul 2022, 11:27
Crusaders sign Highlanders loose forward to replace outgoing Pablo Matera
While the Crusaders won't have Argentinian international Pablo Matera on their books for next season, the Super Rugby Pacific cham…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jul 2022, 6:32
Israel Folau, Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa named for test rugby returns
Israel Folau will return to test rugby for the first time since 2019 when Tonga take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturda…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jun 2022, 12:24
Wrecking ball Tevita Li set for North Harbour homecoming
North Harbour have bolstered their stocks both up front and out wide ahead of this year's NPC, bringing in two players with ample …
Tom Vinicombe
24 Jun 2022, 4:51
Opinion
It's time for the Chiefs to raid the Blues' outside back stocks
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will be casting a glance over the riches stored away by some of the other Super Rugby sides around t…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jun 2022, 5:03
Opinion
Time for the All Blacks to fast-track their exciting youngsters
18 months out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand could be set for a changing of the guard.
Tom Vinicombe
22 Jun 2022, 9:52
Cullen Grace one of three new additions to Maori All Blacks squad
One week ahead of the Maori All Blacks' first match with Ireland, three players have been called into the Maori side to bolster th…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Jun 2022, 4:02
Exclusive
Exclusive: New evidence could sway deliberations in Spain World Cup decision
A decision regarding Spain's banishment from the Rugby World Cup could be confirmed in the next 24 hours - and there are some posi…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Jun 2022, 10:58
Opinion
Who is willing to gamble the most in potential Super Rugby split?
There is a very good chance that the latest comments out of Rugby Australia regarding the future of Super Rugby Pacific are nothin…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Jun 2022, 10:09
2022 just one year too early for 'hurting' Blues
Sitting on a franchise-record 15-match win streak, boasting home advantage and having come out on top in the last meeting between …
Tom Vinicombe
18 Jun 2022, 14:19
