Opinion
Unfortunate casualties inevitable when All Blacks cull squad
When the All Blacks announced their Rugby Championship squad, the composition of the group left little to discuss. Almost every pl…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Sep 2021, 23:33
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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.
'South Africa losing doesn't really change anything for us'
The All Blacks may have one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy - but that's not why coach Ian Foster has made 11 changes to the…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Sep 2021, 0:25
'I really don't think it's a surprise,' says Foster of All Blacks changes
The All Blacks have made 11 changes to their run-on line-up for this weekend's rematch with the Pumas, including resting a handful…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Sep 2021, 23:43
Damian McKenzie named at No 10 as All Blacks make wholesale changes
Damian McKenzie will wear the No 10 jersey for the All Blacks' rematch with Los Pumas this Saturday as one of 11 changes to the st…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Sep 2021, 20:41
Aaron Smith looking forward to linking up with former All Black
Halfback Aaron Smith won't feature for New Zealand during the Rugby Championship - but that doesn't mean he won't continue to play…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Sep 2021, 19:57
'That's when you get d**ked and lose': Cost of quirky test schedule
With Covid-19 still causing havoc around the world, it came as no real surprise when the pandemic forced a change-up in the Rugby …
Tom Vinicombe
14 Sep 2021, 22:35
Aaron Smith: 'I'd love nothing more than to have a go against Dupont'
Aaron Smith's continued absence from the remainder of the Rugby Championship will rob the world of a great battle between two of t…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Sep 2021, 21:50
'It's just going to add to the end of my career': Smith's lucky break
Today the All Blacks confirmed that halfback Aaron Smith won't join the side for the remainder of the Rugby Championship in Austra…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Sep 2021, 21:08
How Los Pumas shut down the All Blacks lineout and forced a rethink
While the All Blacks eventually emerged as comfortable victors from their skirmish with Los Pumas on Sunday night, the Argentinian…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Sep 2021, 22:54
Opinion
All Blacks have plenty of fresh bodies to bring in for Pumas rematch
The All Blacks are two games into their intense five-week finish to the Rugby Championship, with the toughest challenge still to c…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Sep 2021, 19:56
'Defensively, he's never been shy': Where Luke Jacobson will add impetus
The depth New Zealand possess in the loose forwards at present has seen Luke Jacobson restricted to just a solitary start for the …
Tom Vinicombe
11 Sep 2021, 23:22
'We went from having seven girls at training to now I have 26'
While men’s rugby first went professional in New Zealand in 1996, when Super 12 and the Tri-Nations first launched, the women’…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Sep 2021, 22:33
Against all odds, USA book spot in RWC qualifying bout with Uruguay
Heading into their two-match series with Canada to determine who would have the more manageable road to World Cup qualification, U…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Sep 2021, 22:18
Injury forces last-minute change to All Blacks ahead of Pumas battle
The All Blacks have been forced to make a late change to their line-up ahead of tonight's clash with the Pumas.
Tom Vinicombe
11 Sep 2021, 21:29
Ian Foster explains thinking behind halfback switch
At this stage of the Rugby Championship, it's hard to determine whether Ian Foster and the All Blacks selectors are taking a 'hors…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Sep 2021, 21:20
After four years, Asafo Aumua has finally earned his All Blacks start
Asafo Aumua made his first appearance for the All Blacks in a 31-22 win over the Barbarians on the 2017 end of year tour. Almost f…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Sep 2021, 0:02
Springboks skirmish will be true test of Wallabies' standing
After a tough three-match stint, the Wallabies finally have some respite from the All Blacks.
Tom Vinicombe
08 Sep 2021, 19:53
France's opening World Cup clash with All Blacks just two years away
In exactly two years’ time, a blaring whistle will signal kick-off as France go toe to toe with the All Blacks in the opening ma…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Sep 2021, 23:46
World Cup versatility on trial in All Blacks' mammoth tour
When Ian Foster is selecting his World Cup squad, he may look back on 2021 with begrudging fondness.
Tom Vinicombe
07 Sep 2021, 19:53
Opinion
Bledisloe battle must be spark that relights Barrett brothers' flames
While there may be plenty on the line for the team as a whole, some individual All Blacks will be seeking a big performance in Ble…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Sep 2021, 22:33
