Opinion
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, 14:51
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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.
Opinion
The eleventh hour has arrived for All Blacks hopefuls
It's last chance saloon for fringe All Blacks to push their case for national selection.
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jun 2023, 10:06
Opinion
Immovable object could be last piece of Chiefs dynasty puzzle
2023 could mark the beginning of a Chiefs legacy.
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jun 2023, 12:40
Opinion
Another World Cup dark horse has emerged for the All Blacks
A young Chief could force his way into the national selection frame with more minutes under his belt.
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2023, 13:12
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
The Chiefs have bucked their recent trend of suffering at the hands of the Blues, holding tight for a 20-13 win over their 'big br…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Apr 2023, 4:28
Opinion
Joseph Suaalii recruitment a triumph even if Wallabies out of reach
Joseph Suaalii's recruitment by Rugby Australia could have a long-lasting effect.
Tom Vinicombe
29 Mar 2023, 10:47
Clinical Georgia demolish Portugal en route to European Championship
Georgia have claimed the 2023 Rugby Europe Championship with an impressive 31-11 win over Portugal in Badajoz, Spain.
Tom Vinicombe
19 Mar 2023, 16:55
Opinion
Blues player ratings vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues have fallen to a 34-28 defeat at the hands of the Crusaders in Auckland. Who were the home side's best performers on the…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Mar 2023, 4:17
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, 11:17
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, 13:53
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, 3:36
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, 14:31
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, 10:17
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, 10:25
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, 10:24
Interview
An extra dose of 'uncertainty' is behind the changes to the REC
Georgia may have again entered the Rugby Europe Championship as short favourites to take out an unprecedented 12th title in 13 sea…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2023, 11:30
The Six Nations isn't the only European tournament kicking off in February
The Six Nations isn't the only major European tournament kicking off next weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
25 Jan 2023, 10:42
Opinion
Freddie Burns could be just the tonic the Highlanders need
Premiership winner Freddie Burns could push the Highlanders to greater heights.
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jan 2023, 11:56
Opinion
Redemption awaits for All Blacks incumbent No 6 Scott Barrett
2023 could be the year that Scott Barrett proves himself world class.
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jan 2023, 12:25
Opinion
Dave Rennie sacking says more about Rugby Australia than coach
Dave Rennie isn't the first Wallabies coach to lose his job mid-contract.
Tom Vinicombe
16 Jan 2023, 10:38
