Sungoliath, Reds, Drua all options for Samu Kerevi as contract nears end
Samu Kerevi's time in Japan could be coming to a close - but the Wallabies midfielder is adopting a 'never say never' attitude as …
Tom Vinicombe
06 Apr 2022, 11:16
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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.
'Towelled up' Highlanders looking for quick bounce-back against Moana Pasifika
After being "towelled up" at the set-piece last week, the Highlanders have been able to inject international representatives Ethan…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Apr 2022, 10:18
Opinion
Tony Brown and Jason Holland are running out of time to save their seasons
Super Rugby Pacific is nearing the mid-point of the season and although it's becoming relatively clear who the frontrunners are to…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Apr 2022, 10:53
'There's no place like home': Damian McKenzie hints at future
Although still in the throes of working out the finer details, Damian McKenzie has indicated that he'll be likely be heading back …
Tom Vinicombe
05 Apr 2022, 9:22
'They're not shy of smacking each other': The big change in Japan's development
The physicality in Japan's premier club rugby competition has come along in leaps and bounds in recent years according to Tokyo Su…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Apr 2022, 5:27
'All we wanted to do was get to today': Storm week hits Moana Pasifika hard
The 30-point defeat at the hands of the Blues on Saturday evening won't have necessarily left the Moana Pasifika coaches grinning …
Tom Vinicombe
02 Apr 2022, 13:45
'I'm not sure what to say to Caleb': MacDonald's take on Clarke's red card
Unsurprisingly, the sending off of Caleb Clarke was a hot topic following the Blues' 46-16 victory over Moana Pasifika at Eden Par…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Apr 2022, 7:10
Opinion
Moana Pasifika player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
For the second time in the space of a week, Moana Pasifika and the Blues took the field to fight out the title of 'best Super Rugb…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Apr 2022, 5:07
'That's tough to navigate': The silver-lining of the Chiefs' 12-week stretch
While the double-up rounds created by the Super Rugby Pacific draw refresher have understandably attracted the most attention, the…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Apr 2022, 11:25
Clayton McMillan explains the puzzle that is the Chiefs backline
With Covid still having an influence on proceedings, it's no major surprise that Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has had to regularl…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Apr 2022, 9:44
The 'low-percentage play' that could have been the difference for the Crusaders
The Crusaders held firm to beat the Highlanders 17-14 on Friday evening despite having to make more than twice as many tackles as …
Tom Vinicombe
01 Apr 2022, 8:19
Opinion
Crusaders player ratings vs Highlanders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Crusaders played host to the Highlanders on Friday night and were looking to avoid the ignominy of suffering two straight defe…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Apr 2022, 3:55
'That gap was massive': Where Japan needs to make up ground on NZ and Australia
Cast your eyes through last year's All Blacks and Wallabies squad and while there are many players entering the twilight of their …
Tom Vinicombe
31 Mar 2022, 9:27
Opinion
Imagine what a full-strength Moana Pasifika could accomplish
Despite having a torrid lead-in to their debut season, Moana Pasifika are already proving their worth.
Tom Vinicombe
31 Mar 2022, 7:54
'Given any chances in the future, I'd go back': NZ return on the cards for Japan star?
It's unlikely that the Highlanders would be sitting atop the Super Rugby Pacific table with an extra superstar on their playing ro…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Mar 2022, 12:38
'Becoming an international-level player': Fainga'anuku backed for big leagues
With nine All Blacks to select from in the backline, it wouldn't have come as a major surprise if Leicester Fainga'anuku found him…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Mar 2022, 12:06
'No one's been spared': MacDonald backs cross-town rivals
Despite knowing full well what Moana Pasifika could bring to the table, the Blues still struggled to deal with the physicality and…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Mar 2022, 6:48
Brodie Retallick set for extended sideline stint after breaking thumb
The Chiefs are going to have to manage without All Black Brodie Retallick for an extended length of time with the big second-rower…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Mar 2022, 5:29
Highlanders rediscover 'mojo' despite falling to another loss
Saturday afternoon's defeat at the hands of the Blues marked the Highlanders' fifth successive loss to kick off the season but coa…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Mar 2022, 8:17
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Chiefs went into their Saturday night home fixture with the Crusaders as narrow favourites, having bested the southerners in C…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Mar 2022, 3:53
