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All Blacks player ratings vs France | Rugby World Cup 2023
The All Blacks have fallen to their first-ever pool-stages loss at a Rugby World Cup, going down to France in Paris. How did the m…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Sep 2023, 13:51
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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.
Samoa roll out big guns for World Cup opener
Manu Samoa will make their first appearance at the 2023 World Cup on Saturday when they take on Chile.
Tom Vinicombe
14 Sep 2023, 8:15
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Namibia | Rugby World Cup 2023
The All Blacks have walloped Namibia in Toulouse to get their World Cup campaign back on track. Who were the best performers on th…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Sep 2023, 16:01
Opinion
The All Blacks must hand Dupont-like Cam Roigard the keys to the kingdom
All Blacks coach Ian Foster must throw caution to the wind and make a big change at halfback.
Tom Vinicombe
16 Sep 2023, 3:02
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs England | Rugby World Cup 2023
Despite a promising start to the game, Japan have fallen to a disheartening 34-12 loss to England in Nice on Sunday evening. How d…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Sep 2023, 16:07
Opinion
Italy player ratings vs Uruguay | Rugby World Cup 2023
Despite an almighty effort from their less fancied opposition in the first half, Italy have maintained their 100-per-cent win-rate…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Sep 2023, 12:47
Opinion
France player ratings vs Namibia | Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby World Cup hosts France have recorded a comprehensive 96-0 win over Namibia in Marseille. How did Les Bleus rate in the win?
Tom Vinicombe
21 Sep 2023, 16:03
Opinion
Samoa player ratings vs Argentina | Rugby World Cup 2023
In a scrappy affair in Saint Etienne, Samoa have fallen to a 19-10 loss to Argentina. How did the Manu Samoa players perform in de…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Sep 2023, 12:49
Georgia player ratings vs Portugal | Rugby World Cup 2023
Georgia have recorded an 18-all draw with Portugal which could put their World Cup in jeopardy. How did the Lelos players perform …
Tom Vinicombe
23 Sep 2023, 9:47
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Springboks | Rugby World Cup 2023
Ireland have scored a titanic win over South Africa in Paris. How did the victors perform?
Tom Vinicombe
23 Sep 2023, 16:07
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs Wales | Rugby World Cup 2023
The Wallabies have fallen to a demoralising 40-6 defeat against Wales in Lyon. How did the individual performances rate on the nig…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Sep 2023, 16:00
Scotland make wholesale changes for Romania clash
Head coach Gregor Townsend has rejigged Scotland's line-up for the second-last pool game of the side's Rugby World Cup campaign.
Tom Vinicombe
28 Sep 2023, 9:09
Opinion
Shannon Frizell could prevent the All Blacks leaving France empty handed
Barnstorming performances from Shannon Frizell might be the difference between the All Blacks going home with the Webb Ellis Cup o…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Sep 2023, 10:25
Opinion
Have Hurricanes halves provided a glimpse at All Blacks future?
Cam Roigard and Brett Cameron will forge a strong halves combo for the Hurricanes.
Tom Vinicombe
17 Mar 2023, 10:17
Portugal out to spoil European Championship for Georgian juggernaut
After four rounds of increasing intensity, the Rugby Europe Championship will reach a crescendo this weekend in a jam-packed Sunda…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Mar 2023, 12:53
Opinion
Blues player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues have escaped from Wellington with a 25-19 victory over the Hurricanes to jump to second place on the Super Rugby Pacific…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2023, 2:36
Opinion
Incumbent All Blacks' pain could be Shaun Stevenson's gain
A refresh on the wings could once again be on the cards for the All Blacks.
Tom Vinicombe
10 Mar 2023, 13:31
Opinion
The All Blacks need to find their new 'bastards'
Dane Coles and Brodie Retallick are going to be almost impossible for the All Blacks to replace.
Tom Vinicombe
10 Feb 2023, 9:17
Opinion
The Fijian Drua won't last long if their top players keep getting picked off
The Fijian Drua can't just be a feeder club, they have to be able to stand on their own two feet - and that's going to be difficul…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Feb 2023, 9:25
Opinion
All Blacks are ill-prepared for departures of Barrett and Smith
Aaron Smith's and Beauden Barrett's departures overseas next year will leave the All Blacks in a sticky situation.
Tom Vinicombe
07 Feb 2023, 9:24
