'I think everyone's seen what Folau can do'
While the Highlanders will have to cope without Aaron Smith in the run-on side this weekend, the Hurricanes won't exactly be relie…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Mar 2022, 5:40
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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.
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi's 'fresh start' arrives at the Crusaders
Having shifted south to the Crusaders, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi is hoping to reignite his career.
Tom Vinicombe
02 Mar 2022, 8:56
Aaron Smith gets a breather with Folau Fakatava named to start for Highlanders
The Highlanders have named their Round 3 team to play the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday night at Sky Stadium.
Tom Vinicombe
02 Mar 2022, 6:00
Three All Blacks return as Crusaders roll changes for Moana Pasifika
Three All Blacks will make their first appearances for the Crusaders this season when the competition-leaders take on new side Moa…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Mar 2022, 22:00
Brayden Iose to force 'massive decisions' from Hurricanes coaches
Jason Holland has some "massive decisions" to make ahead of next weekend's tussle with the Highlanders in Wellington.
Tom Vinicombe
26 Feb 2022, 16:14
Relief for Hurricanes: 'We've been on the wrong end of a few of those'
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland can't quite put his finger on why his side are struggling to find their feet early in their Su…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Feb 2022, 10:59
Bailyn Sullivan's impressive midfield showing creates puzzle for Hurricanes
Most of the talk in the lead-up to the Hurricanes' match with the Blues focussed on the battle between the No 12s but it was the m…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Feb 2022, 7:50
Opinion
Blues player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
Despite strong performances across the park, the Blues have fallen to a last-minute defeat to the Hurricanes.
Tom Vinicombe
26 Feb 2022, 3:27
Opinion
Tony Brown's bench tactics must come under question after Highlanders' loss
For the first 15 minutes of the Highlanders’ clash with the Crusaders in Dunedin on Friday night, the home side looked on track …
Tom Vinicombe
25 Feb 2022, 11:29
'They got the jump on us': Crusaders overwhelmed by fast-starting Highlanders
The Crusaders may be sitting pretty atop the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after two wins from two matches but neither of their victo…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Feb 2022, 7:36
Crusaders player ratings vs Highlanders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Crusaders have remained unbeaten two rounds into the Super Rugby Pacific season, scoring a 34-19 win over the Highlanders in D…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Feb 2022, 3:21
Opinion
Are the Hurricanes pushing the panic button with their early-season selections?
Coach Jason Holland has named an unaltered tight five for the Hurricanes' upcoming encounter with the Crusaders but there are ampl…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Feb 2022, 10:46
The Springboks-All Blacks rivalry transcends the Rugby Championship
South Africa’s involvement with New Zealand and Australia long predates the existence of the Rugby Championship and whatever the…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Feb 2022, 12:03
'We're just scratching the underbelly': Leicester Fainga'anuku is only getting better
We're just one week into the Super Rugby Pacific season and already there's one name on everyone's lips: Leicester Fainga'anuku.
Tom Vinicombe
23 Feb 2022, 10:56
'There's no love lost': Blood on the menu in Friday's southern derby
The Crusaders have had the wood over their southern neighbours throughout Super Rugby's 27-year history but it's the most recent m…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Feb 2022, 10:10
Opinion
Battle of the potential All Blacks flyhalves lands in Fergus Burke's favour
Saturday evening's fixture between the Crusaders and Hurricanes in Dunedin presented a wee glimpse into the future of New Zealand'…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Feb 2022, 12:11
Two former Highlanders may be the Chiefs' secret weapons
While it's certainly not unusual to see players move between Super Rugby franchises from season to season, it's not often that you…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Feb 2022, 12:49
Former Under 20s star finally set for Super Rugby debut after four-year wait
Three players will make their Chiefs debuts on Saturday when last year's beaten Super Rugby Aotearoa finalists take on the Highlan…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Feb 2022, 12:27
Pablo Matera named for Crusaders debut in Hurricanes rematch
Los Pumas talisman Pablo Matera will become Crusader #252 when he runs out on Forsyth Barr Stadium for the Super Rugby Pacific fav…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Feb 2022, 17:01
The last-minute 'phenomenal' pick-up for the Crusaders
While each New Zealand Super Rugby side named 38-man squads late last year for the 2022 season, already a significant number of ad…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Feb 2022, 11:48
