'We're never gonna take any chances': Blues suffer Beauden Barrett scare
The Blues may have escaped from Dunedin with a seven-point win over the Highlanders but there will be concerns surrounding star pl…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Mar 2022, 7:45
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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.
Crusaders loss a 'backwards step' for Chiefs
Warren Gatland and Sam Cane were in agreement following the Chiefs' match with the Crusaders that the 34-19 defeat was a 'backward…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Mar 2022, 7:14
'I could sense it': How Aaron Mauger knew Moana Pasifika's historic win was coming
Moana Pasifika's historic first-ever win may have come sooner than some expected, but coach Aaron Mauger could tell something spec…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Mar 2022, 12:52
Where things went so wrong for the Hurricanes
The season had been tracking along quite nicely for the Hurricanes, who had booked two wins from their three matches to date, unti…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Mar 2022, 12:33
Crusaders light up front but still name 12 All Blacks for Chiefs rematch
While there are still fears that the Crusaders might not be able to field a team, they've managed to name an impressive match-day …
Tom Vinicombe
23 Mar 2022, 7:29
Chiefs lose Pita Gus Sowakula for crunch Crusaders game
On Saturday night, the Chiefs will run out for their first home game since May last year when they take on the Crusaders at Waikat…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Mar 2022, 6:53
Opinion
Historic defeat not out of the question for All Blacks as blue wave looms large
The All Blacks hold the honour of being the sole side to have never suffered defeat during the pool stages of a Rugby World Cup bu…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Mar 2022, 6:10
Moana Pasifika thumping puts 'serious heat' on Chiefs coaches
An injury and Covid-depleted Chiefs side have overcome adversity to record their highest-equal try tally in a match in their 52-12…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Mar 2022, 9:31
'He's the talk of the town': Clayton McMillan's message for Chiefs loosie
Clayton McMillan was full of praise for two key loose forwards following the Chiefs' big win on Saturday evening.
Tom Vinicombe
19 Mar 2022, 8:47
Ollie Norris may be the answer to the All Blacks' propping woes
If the All Blacks are still on the quest to reinvigorate their front row stocks with ball-playing props then Ollie Norris' perform…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Mar 2022, 5:20
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Moana Pasifika | Super Rugby Pacific
While Moana Pasifika put up a good fight in the early stages of their first home clash of the season, the Chiefs eventually cut lo…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Mar 2022, 3:21
Reds player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
Seru Uru and Hunter Paisami were the stand-outs for the Reds in their 16-12 loss to the Brumbies at GIO Stadium.
Tom Vinicombe
18 Mar 2022, 6:54
Unwanted record arrives for Chiefs but but will they hold it by season's end?
The latest change to the Super Rugby Pacific calendar, which sees the Chiefs take on Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturda…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Mar 2022, 11:53
Analysis
How Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika compare to past expansion teams
Super Rugby Pacific's two new expansion sides have faced very different introductions to the competition in 2022.
Tom Vinicombe
17 Mar 2022, 6:41
Titanic tussle proves Sam Cane is still New Zealand's premier No 7
As far as inspirational performances go, it’s hard to look past Sam Cane’s titanic 80-minute effort for the Chiefs on Saturday…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Mar 2022, 11:49
Scott Robertson laments Crusaders' lack of killer instinct
A possession-starved Crusaders outfit have somehow found themselves licking their wounds after a late-game resurgence from the tra…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Mar 2022, 7:38
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan praises 'abrasive' new halfback
Getting a win in Christchurch against the Crusaders would be enough to satisfy any opposition coach but Clayton McMillan will be f…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Mar 2022, 6:44
Crusaders' defeat at hands of Chiefs confirms what many already suspected
Coming into the season, the Crusaders were unsurprisingly instilled as competition favourites. Even now, following a loss at their…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Mar 2022, 5:43
Chiefs player ratings vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Chiefs have scored a shock come-from-behind victory over the Crusaders, triumphing 24-21 in Christchurch on Saturday evening. …
Tom Vinicombe
12 Mar 2022, 2:39
Opinion
The big asterisk for the Crusaders in 2022
The Crusaders have often struggled without Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf.
Tom Vinicombe
14 Feb 2022, 16:28
