Two injury concerns for All Blacks but a new opportunity for Retallick
Patrick Tuipulotu's loss is Tupou Vaa'i's gain, with the 21-year-old Chiefs lock set for his first minutes of test rugby action th…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Sep 2021, 0:40
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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.
All Blacks' selection lowdown: 'Wholesale changes would be silly'
The All Blacks enter Sunday's clash with the Wallabies with the Bledisloe Cup already locked away for another year, but unlike sea…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Sep 2021, 21:58
All Blacks still waiting to unleash 'young Brodie Retallick'
The All Blacks won't be rushed into selecting 21-year-old locking sensation Tupou Vaa'i to run out against the Wallabies this week…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Sep 2021, 20:34
'He's an absolute beast': Beauden Barrett on new All Blacks captain
For the first time, Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks this weekend when they take on the Wallabies in their third and final …
Tom Vinicombe
31 Aug 2021, 22:53
Opinion
Imperfect new Super Rugby format a step in the right direction
If the rumours are true, then sense has finally prevailed and Super Rugby will be returning to a round-robin format where seedings…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Aug 2021, 20:43
Why staying injury-free is suddenly a huge concern for the All Blacks
The All Blacks set out on the first leg of their epic end of year tour on Thursday with a 35-man squad but Ian Foster is expecting…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2021, 21:49
All Blacks announce captain-less squad for third Bledisloe Cup test
The All Blacks have announced a 35-man squad for the first leg of their mammoth upcoming world tour, with a few key players absent…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Aug 2021, 22:05
Opinion
Europe perfect destination to bring Rugby Championship back into spotlight
Yesterday, RugbyPass broke the news that Sanzaar are seriously considering relocating The Rugby Championship to Europe on the bac…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Aug 2021, 1:01
Exclusive
Exclusive: Sanzaar considering shock Rugby Championship relocation
While the bulk of the Rugby Championship was set to be played in Australia this year due to the ongoing impact of the global pande…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Aug 2021, 2:13
Where does Rieko Ioane fit in an injury-free All Blacks backline?
One of the biggest movers in the All Blacks' international season to date is wing-cum-centre Rieko Ioane, who was at his destructi…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Aug 2021, 22:15
The shining light for the Wallabies in record Bledisloe Cup defeat
A 57-22 defeat against the All Blacks is a poor return for the Wallabies but while the team as a whole may have failed to contain …
Tom Vinicombe
15 Aug 2021, 0:10
Three intercepts in two tests hint at All Blacks' tactical changes
There's a natural inclination to assume that an intercept try is a product of one player making a good read on defence when someti…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Aug 2021, 22:01
'They said 'Sam Whitelock was huge tonight' and I agree with them'
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has gone from strength to strength since taking over as the full-time captain in the absence of the …
Tom Vinicombe
14 Aug 2021, 20:51
Sam Whitelock explains the thinking behind McKenzie's monster penalty
While the All Blacks were able to construct a handful of thrilling counter-attacking tries in their 57-22 win over the Wallabies o…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Aug 2021, 18:12
'We talked about it': More nerves for All Black Samisoni Taukei'aho
While Saturday's clash with the Wallabies looms as All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho's third test match, it will also mark the…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Aug 2021, 0:11
'It's not TJ's fault': Perenara's fast-track back into the All Blacks
Despite all signs pointing to TJ Perenara enjoying an extended run of matches for Wellington in the NPC ahead of any return to int…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Aug 2021, 22:51
Ian Foster explains the minimal changes to the All Blacks set-up
While there were never any expectations that Ian Foster would make wholesale changes to the All Blacks for this weekend's rematch …
Tom Vinicombe
11 Aug 2021, 22:04
All Blacks shuffle the backline for Wallabies rematch
Despite securing a 33-25 win last weekend against the Wallabies in their opening Bledisloe Cup match of the season, Ian Foster has…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Aug 2021, 18:44
Recalled All Black David Havili 'taking steps in the right direction'
Saturday night's battle for the Bledisloe presented the new All Blacks midfield with a second opportunity to build their partnersh…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Aug 2021, 23:01
How Aaron Smith and Sam Whitelock's connection has come full circle
While Aaron Smith may have clocked up his 100th game for the All Blacks on Saturday evening, it was captain Sam Whitelock who led …
Tom Vinicombe
07 Aug 2021, 21:34
