Opinion
Coronation of Josh Lord has jumbled the pecking order of NZ's locks
Spare a thought for the likes of Mitch Dunshea, Quinten Strange and Pari Pari Parkinson.
Tom Vinicombe
15 Feb 2022, 8:57
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Tom Vinicombe
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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.
Simon Hickey rearing for return to Super Rugby after 2021's false start
While the absence of Richie Mo'unga may be a difficult challenge for the Crusaders to navigate in the opening rounds of the Super …
Tom Vinicombe
15 Feb 2022, 4:20
Shake-up coming to 2023 Rugby World Cup
While the top sides will all feel like they're repeating history at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France thanks to the remarkably fa…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Feb 2022, 10:23
Who will enter the Super Rugby Pacific season with the best pre-season form?
In less than a week's time, the inaugural season of Super Rugby Pacific will kick off with the Wartahas taking on the Fijian Drua …
Tom Vinicombe
13 Feb 2022, 9:29
Opinion
Career-defining season ahead for former All Black Josh Ioane
The upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season could reinvigorate Josh Ioane's All Blacks career.
Tom Vinicombe
13 Feb 2022, 6:39
The South African flavour to the opening rounds of Super Rugby Pacific
The first few weeks of Super Rugby Pacific may be hardgoing for some New Zealand players - but it could also prove beneficial in …
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2022, 9:46
How the Super Rugby Pacific finals series could impact the competition
How will the extended play-off series in Super Rugby Pacific this year influence team selection throughout the season?
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2022, 6:06
Opinion
Pre-season thumping likely the first of many for Super Rugby's expansion sides
If history is anything to go by, the upcoming season is going to be a trial by fire for new Super Rugby sides Moana Pasifika and F…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2022, 5:18
The 'two big learnings' Moana Pasifika will take from their debut outing
While the scoreline may not reflect a close match, Aaron Mauger has suggested that Moana Pasifika will be considerably better for …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Feb 2022, 10:29
'Can't escape the south': Josh Ioane heading back to where it all began
Before Josh Ioane's first season of Super Rugby away from the Highlanders even kicks off, the former All Black is heading back to …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Feb 2022, 8:50
Chiefs' dominance sends message to 'nervous' All Blacks
After 90 minutes of pre-season action on Friday, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan should be left feeling satisfied that his team is o…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Feb 2022, 6:17
'You're gonna see a lot of players turning up in different teams'
While the impacts of Covid and injuries aren't foreign to any of Super Rugby's head coaches, there's one new factor that the New Z…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Feb 2022, 9:41
Injuries no concern as Chiefs name side for pre-season clash with Moana Pasifika
Friday evening's match between the Chiefs and Moana Pasifika will give Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan a first look at how his squad…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Feb 2022, 6:41
Chiefly trial facing Moana Pasifika this weekend as Super Rugby draws near
It would be fair to suggest that this Friday's hit-out between Moana Pasifika and the Chiefs is one of the most anticipated pre-se…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Feb 2022, 9:46
10-day trial by fire set to decide final Rugby World Cup qualifier out of Africa
While the global pandemic has been a major disrupter at all levels of the game, it's the teams who are still vying for spots at th…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Feb 2022, 8:21
'We've had about a million challenges already': Moana Pasifika primed for shift
Aaron Mauger, head coach of the newly formed Moana Pasifika team, believes his side may have a small advantage over their oppositi…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Feb 2022, 4:54
Opinion
Picking a starting Chiefs team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
Who will the Chiefs roll out in their starting line-up for their opening match of Super Rugby Pacific this season?
Tom Vinicombe
01 Feb 2022, 13:10
How will Scott Robertson keep a full house of barnstorming backs satisfied?
The Crusaders may have taken a few hits in the forwards in the Super Rugby off-season but they'll once again start the year with u…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jan 2022, 9:51
'They're learning some harsh lessons': Baptism by fire for young Chiefs
Like the other New Zealand Super Rugby sides, the Chiefs have welcomed a significant group of additional players into their set-up…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jan 2022, 5:15
How the Chiefs plan to reintegrate their All Blacks
The re-introduction and management of international players throughout Super Rugby is always a hot topic of discussion and the ext…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Jan 2022, 4:57
