Why Sam Cane won't wear the No 7 jersey
After two weeks on the sidelines, Sam Cane will make his return for the Chiefs when they square off against the Crusaders in Chris…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jun 2022, 7:10
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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.
Opinion
Time for the All Blacks to gamble on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has played just nine games of professional rugby union. Is that enough for All Blacks selection?
Tom Vinicombe
07 Jun 2022, 7:39
'It's an ongoing work-on': Barrett praises teammates, acknowledges own imperfections
Blues first five and stand-in captain Beauden Barrett has praised the work of his teammates following the team's 35-6 win over the…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2022, 15:43
Opinion
Highlanders player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
How did the Highlanders rate in their defeat at the hands of the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final showdown?
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2022, 4:51
Frizell misses out on start as Highlanders name side to take on Blues
The Highlanders have made five changes to their starting line-up ahead of their sudden death showdown with the Blues on Saturday.
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jun 2022, 18:26
Ioane brothers return as Blues make 15 changes for Highlanders derby
Coach Leon MacDonald has completely refreshed his starting line-up for the Blues' quarter-final derby with the Highlanders this we…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jun 2022, 18:22
Hurricanes spring surprises in the forwards for Brumbies rematch
The Hurricanes will look to challenge the Brumbies up front this weekend in Canberra with coach Jason Holland naming a side capabl…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jun 2022, 18:20
Chiefs name dangerous back three for Waratahs showdown
It may have taken until the sixteenth week of the competition but for the first time this year, the Chiefs are finally able to fie…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jun 2022, 18:15
Jack Goodhue wins centre battle as Crusaders name strong side for quarter-final
The Crusaders will roll out a strong starting line-up boasting 12 internationals in their quarter-final clash with the Reds this w…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jun 2022, 2:52
Interview
'The feeling was like an explosion': The cost of Spain's World Cup ejection
There was jubilation in the Spanish camp when the national side qualified for the 2023 World Cup earlier this year and immeasurabl…
Tom Vinicombe
26 May 2022, 7:01
Barrett-less Hurricanes make 11 changes for Western Force
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland has heavily rotated his squad ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, making 11 changes to…
Tom Vinicombe
25 May 2022, 19:42
Opinion
How will Super Rugby selection dictate All Blacks elevation?
Will some big decisions by Super Rugby coaches influence the make-up of the first All Blacks squad of 2022?
Tom Vinicombe
25 May 2022, 11:35
Key All Blacks remain absent as Crusaders name team to take on Reds
The Crusaders will once again have to manage without the services of Codie Taylor and Richie Mo'unga when they take on the Reds in…
Tom Vinicombe
25 May 2022, 2:29
Pita Gus Sowakula facing a similar plight to former teammate Lachlan Boshier
Pita Gus Sowakula and Lachlan Boshier may be very different types of rugby players, but there are some curious parallels between t…
Tom Vinicombe
24 May 2022, 11:33
Classic All Blacks triumph over Spain in front of bumper crowd in Madrid
The Classic All Blacks have triumphed over Spain by 33-26 in an entertaining showcase at Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.
Tom Vinicombe
21 May 2022, 15:56
Opinion
Blues player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues travelled to Canberra to take on the Brumbies on Saturday night in a top-of-the-table clash between the best side in New…
Tom Vinicombe
21 May 2022, 7:44
Dane Coles and Ruben Love handed starts for Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have made seven personnel changes to their line-up for their upcoming clash with the Rebels, including handing star…
Tom Vinicombe
18 May 2022, 18:08
Interview
'Full circle' Classic All Blacks fixture will reunite the Blues of yesteryear
It’s been over 10 years since Rudi Wulf last played rugby in New Zealand but the former All Black will get the opportunity to su…
Tom Vinicombe
18 May 2022, 10:51
Scott Barrett and Jack Goodhue get positional shifts for Crusaders' clash with Drua
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has made a swathe of changes to his side for their upcoming match with the Fijian Drua in Christch…
Tom Vinicombe
18 May 2022, 9:14
Opinion
Du'Plessis Kirifi should be free to salute crowds with or without abuse
Du'Plessis Kirifi had unsavoury comments yelled at him from the stands following Saturday night's victory over the Waratahs and th…
Tom Vinicombe
17 May 2022, 11:20
