Opinion
An easy fix to empty stadiums that are killing the Super Rugby spectacle
There were two very key lessons dished up in Round 11 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Tom Vinicombe
03 May 2022, 8:51
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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.
Positional change for Danny Toala the talking point for Moana Pasifika's next clash
After having to play five games in the space of 16 days earlier in the season, Moana Pasifika are now set to play their first game…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Apr 2022, 5:16
Hurricanes stick with Peter Umaga-Jensen and Bailyn Sullivan combo
For just the second time this season, the Hurricanes have retained the same midfield combination for two weeks in a row, naming Pe…
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27 Apr 2022, 19:26
Opinion
Fortune favours the bold: Ian Foster's All Blacks gambit
It's time for Ian Foster to make some brave selection calls.
Tom Vinicombe
27 Apr 2022, 12:31
'We've got to be careful': Former All Black's warning for Quinn Tupaea
All Blacks midfield Quinn Tupaea was a shock selection on the left wing for the Chiefs in last Friday's victory over the Waratahs.…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 10:35
Jack Goodhue return adds to Crusaders and All Blacks midfield jostle
Jack Goodhue made his long-awaited return for the Crusaders over the weekend when he got through 50 solid minutes against the Rebe…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 9:04
'I want to be an All Black': Irish-born Oli Jager reasserts his test ambitions
Irish-born Crusaders prop Oli Jager is expecting a titanic battle when Ireland arrives on New Zealand's shores later this year for…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 8:31
All Blacks prospect Lachlan Boshier 'keen to stick around' in Japan
Almost halfway through his two-year contract with the Saitama Wild Knights, New Zealand loose forward Lachlan Boshier is loving hi…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 6:20
Opinion
New Zealand has a serious problem in the No 10 jersey
The long-running debate in New Zealand rugby has surrounded whether Beauden Barrett or Richie Mo'unga is the right man to guide th…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Apr 2022, 12:59
Opinion
Reds player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
The Reds have surrendered a 17-point lead to go down 30-17 to the Hurricanes in Melbourne on Saturday evening. Who were the top pe…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Apr 2022, 9:06
Highlanders set to unleash secret weapon with 'massive future' on Brumbies
Injuries have hampered the Highlanders' season to date but they've also allowed coach Tony Brown plenty of opportunities to expose…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 11:30
The past wrongs righted by the Chiefs in their Super Round smashing
The Chiefs righted some wrongs from past games in their victory over the Waratahs on Friday evening.
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 11:02
Nankivell asks questions of NZ selectors as Chiefs backs come alive in Melbourne
While the entire backline from the Chiefs' 51-27 win over the Waratahs on Friday night would have emerged from the victory with th…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 10:04
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Waratahs | Super Rugby Pacific
The Chiefs and Waratahs converged on AAMI Park in Melbourne for the opening game of the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round on Friday …
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 6:42
High-flying Hurricanes must be on red alert in Melbourne
The Hurricanes are looking forward to facing a "new brand of footy" when they take on the Reds in Melbourne this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 13:19
Jerome Kaino and Conrad Smith named for Classic All Blacks fixture
Conrad Smith and Jerome Kaino are just two of the well-decorated names that have been included in the Classic All Blacks squad for…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 11:52
'When you slow things down, it looks easy': NZ's fiercest defender talks red cards
The number of red cards in this year's Super Rugby Pacific competition has already reached record levels but All Blacks captain Sa…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 5:34
Aaron Smith rested as Folau Fakatava gets Highlanders No 9 jersey
The Highlanders have switched up their halves for this Sunday's clash with the Brumbies in Melbourne.
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 5:07
Australia's best chance of bagging an upset against Kiwi opposition
With Super Rugby Pacific facing ongoing questions concerning the viability of the tournament, now would be an excellent time for t…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2022, 13:31
Sam Cane sees similarities between Chiefs' and Waratahs' blunder years
When the draw for Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round was first revealed, many would have seen the Chiefs' fixture against the Warat…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2022, 9:18
