Why Tony Brown won't be fretting following another Highlanders loss
How the Highlanders are performing in the final rounds of Super Rugby Pacific will prove considerably more important in measuring …
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2022, 10:50
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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.
'There'll be no punches held back': Whitelock and Retallick set for rare showdown
If you weren't excited enough for the clash for the clash between the Crusaders and Chiefs on Saturday evening, the head-to-head b…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2022, 10:12
'It sneaks in pretty quickly': Covid behind Blues' early-game inaccuracies
While the Blues managed to secure a 32-20 win over the Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium on Friday night, it was far from a vin…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2022, 9:32
Highlanders suffer another injury blow in Blues beating
Things aren't getting any easier for the Highlanders, who suffered their fourth defeat of the season on Friday night against the B…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2022, 6:13
Crusaders anticipating 'a little bit of controversy' in Chiefs grudge match
The Crusaders have, over the years, dominated the Super Rugby competition, securing 12 titles throughout the competition's 26-year…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Mar 2022, 11:12
Opinion
Snowballing list of postponed fixtures might force Super Rugby Pacific rethink
For the third time this season, Moana Pasifika have had a match called off due to Covid - and it's starting to become increasingly…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Mar 2022, 8:58
Third Moana Pasifika game postponed with Hurricanes unable to field team
The Hurricanes' Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 match against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday 12 March has bee…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Mar 2022, 4:12
Chiefs Manawa hold tight for nail-biting win over Matatu
A titanic effort on defence in the second half has ensured the Chiefs Manawa have started Super Rugby Aupiki in pole position, sec…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Mar 2022, 3:00
Scott Robertson explains the 'hardest call' for Chiefs rematch
After rolling out a second-string side to take on Moana Pasifika, the Crusaders have reverted to their top team for this Saturday'…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Mar 2022, 12:11
'Big opportunity' finally arrives for All Blacks hopeful Marino Mikaele-Tu'u
With Covid now prevalent in the community, it's no surprise that the Highlanders have had to rejig their team ahead of their Round…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Mar 2022, 8:59
Tony Brown hails all-international front row ahead of showdown with All Blacks props
The Highlanders have been cultivating a handy tight five over the opening weeks of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Tom Vinicombe
09 Mar 2022, 6:32
Stephen Perofeta could be the man to replace Damian McKenzie
Stephen Perofeta’s exceptional performance against the Chiefs on Saturday evening could have significant ramifications later in …
Tom Vinicombe
08 Mar 2022, 12:18
'We've been there before': Chiefs have key to besting Crusaders
The last time the Chiefs squared off with the Crusaders in Christchurch was during last year's Super Rugby Aotearoa final and but …
Tom Vinicombe
08 Mar 2022, 10:04
New Hurricanes lock had 'never been more ready for a game in my life'
The men from New Zealand's capital have blooded another youngster with new man Caleb Delany getting his first taste of action agai…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Mar 2022, 8:36
The abysmal New Zealand statistic from the third round of Super Rugby Pacific
New Zealand's ongoing struggle with goal-kicking reared its ugly head again in the third round of Super Rugby Pacific with a numbe…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Mar 2022, 7:57
Jason Holland reveals the extent of the Hurricanes' last-minute disruptions
The Hurricanes escaped with a 21-14 win over the Highlanders in Wellington despite a number of disruptions to the team in the buil…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Mar 2022, 7:08
Overlooked Magpies flourish in 'outstanding' first opportunity for Moana Pasifika
There was a distinct Hawke's Bay flavour to the Moana Pasifika squad when it was unveiled piece by piece last year.
Tom Vinicombe
04 Mar 2022, 10:04
'Couldn't ask for a better team to play for my 100th': Weber eyes old rivals
It's been somewhat of an unconventional path, but Brad Weber will become just the eighth player to reach centurion status for the …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Mar 2022, 5:13
Opinion
Moana Pasifika player ratings vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Pacific
How did the Moana Pasifika players perform in their inaugurual appearance in Super Rugby?
Tom Vinicombe
04 Mar 2022, 3:26
Chiefs 'never had any conversations' with All Blacks regarding Tupou Vaa'i switch
The Chiefs will roll out all three of their All Blacks locks in their starting line-up when they tackle the Blues in Auckland this…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Mar 2022, 9:03
