Opinion
It's now or never for Beauden Barrett's Blues
The stars have aligned for the Blues.
Tom Vinicombe
11 Jan 2023, 4:16
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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.
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, 9:38
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, 11:25
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, 10:56
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, 9:42
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, 10:30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Paris courts deliver verdict on Bernard Laporte corruption case
Bernard Laporte, president of the Federation Francaise de Rugby and vice-president of World Rugby, has been handed a two-year susp…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Dec 2022, 9:14
Opinion
Chiefs' big signing foreshadows a bigger problem for New Zealand
The recruitment of a 34-year-old prop from Ireland might have raised a few eyebrows in New Zealand this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
14 Dec 2022, 8:55
Opinion
Four key Super Rugby selection battles ahead of All Blacks' World Cup quest
While the All Blacks selectors will undoubtedly have to make some significant calls when they eventually announce their squad next…
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14 Dec 2022, 6:34
Opinion
The hunt for the next All Blacks No 10
There are no heirs apparent to the likes of Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga.
Tom Vinicombe
13 Dec 2022, 7:30
'Still waiting for that World Cup': France-bound Sowakula gunning for 2023
France-bound All Blacks loose forward Pita Gus Sowakula still harbour hopes of featuring at next year's Rugby World Cup.
Tom Vinicombe
13 Dec 2022, 6:48
Clermont confirm signing of jilted All Black on two-year deal
Two-cap All Black Pita Gus Sowakula has ostensibly given up hope on ever playing for the New Zealand national side again, signing …
Tom Vinicombe
12 Dec 2022, 6:14
Opinion
Winning isn't everything - but neither is the Rugby World Cup
New Zealand and England have endured tumultuous seasons in 2022 - but only one coach has lost their jobs.
Tom Vinicombe
12 Dec 2022, 7:33
