'Sometimes you're gonna get it wrong': No absolute solution to red cards
The Hurricanes have no qualms with losing Asafo Aumua to a three-week suspension for a dangerous hit against the Highlanders over …
Tom Vinicombe
19 Apr 2022, 12:40
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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.
Analysis
Why there won't be any additions to the All Blacks hooking ranks this year
Less than 18 months out from the next World Cup, the wizened figures of Codie Taylor and Dane Coles will seriously come under the …
Tom Vinicombe
19 Apr 2022, 10:00
'I didn't think I was too flash tonight': Barrett's reflections on midfield shift
Three weeks into the experimental selection of Jordie Barrett in the No 12 jersey and it's fair to say the jury's still out on whe…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Apr 2022, 10:31
Opinion
Hurricanes player ratings vs Highlanders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Hurricanes have held firm to record a narrow 22-21 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin. Who were their best performers in the …
Tom Vinicombe
16 Apr 2022, 6:04
Romano's throwback performance 'shows the amount of footy he's missed out on'
While there were strong performances across the park from the Blues on Friday night, it's hard to look past the contributions of f…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Apr 2022, 11:02
Opinion
All-conquering Blues the next New Zealand superpower
Are we witnessing a shift in the power base of New Zealand rugby?
Tom Vinicombe
15 Apr 2022, 9:50
Has the 'crescendo' of Super Rugby Pacific come early?
Super Rugby Aotearoa may have been scrapped this year in favour of a trans-Tasman competition but it looks like we're still set fo…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Apr 2022, 11:42
Son of All Blacks legend set for Moana Pasifika debut
Moana Pasifika have completely rotated their 23 for this weekend's clash with the Chiefs, with no player set to wear the same jers…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Apr 2022, 10:20
Dane Coles: 'I'm doing everything I can to get back on the field'
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has sought to quell fears that the 35-year-old might be facing an 'early' retirement after not yet fe…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Apr 2022, 8:09
Jacobson takes captain's armband for Chiefs as Ratima earns first start
Coach Clayton McMillan has made 10 changes to the Chiefs' starting line-up for their rematch with Moana Pasifika on Saturday after…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Apr 2022, 7:13
Analysis
Is Ian Foster prepared to make a big call in the front row?
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will have likely already seen enough throughout the first half of the Super Rugby Pacific season …
Tom Vinicombe
13 Apr 2022, 10:54
Opinion
Julian Savea is in better form than when he last earned an All Blacks call-up
All season, pundits have been asking what winger Salesi Rayasi has needed to do to earn himself a place in the Hurricanes starting…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Apr 2022, 6:02
Opinion
Why the Chiefs have reason to feel aggrieved with referee Paul Williams
While the Chiefs were undoubtedly their own worst enemies on Saturday night, they also have reason to be aggrieved with the offici…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Apr 2022, 10:51
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
Despite the Chiefs forwards generally holding dominance over the Blues at on Saturday night, poor decision-making and a lack of co…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Apr 2022, 7:30
'We're just not a good enough team to be operating with 14 men'
The Chiefs are sitting pretty on four wins from six matches ahead of Saturday night's clash with the Blues and Clayton McMillan ha…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Apr 2022, 13:14
'Potentially his year's done': Major injury blow for All Blacks flanker
The Highlanders finally have their first win of the season under their belts but it's come at a hefty cost.
Tom Vinicombe
08 Apr 2022, 12:40
Opinion
Aaron Mauger will eventually lose patience with Moana Pasifika's ill-discipline
Moana Pasifika have defied expectations so far this year but there's one simple area of the game that's letting them down: their d…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Apr 2022, 11:49
'We let ourselves and our supporters down': Chiefs out to make statement
Two matches at home to round out their derbies is not a bad position to be in but the Chiefs will be aiming for a better performan…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Apr 2022, 16:43
Clayton McMillan eases fears around Josh Ioane injury
Clayton McMillan has made five changes to the Chiefs starting line-up for what could be their toughest remaining match of the Supe…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Apr 2022, 15:32
Opinion
What's happened to New Zealand wunderkind Etene Nanai-Seturo?
Etene Nanai-Seturo was once touted as the next big thing in New Zealand rugby.
Tom Vinicombe
06 Apr 2022, 9:05
