Caleb Clarke wants to get more involved after 'pretty weird' Cardiff clash
While the All Blacks managed to score eight tries against Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, it certainly wasn't the e…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Nov 2022, 11:50
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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.
Richie Mo'unga names recalled Finn Russell 'my favourite 10 in the world'
It should come as no surprise that the attention quickly turned to Scotland's recall of Finn Russell when All Blacks pivot Richie …
Tom Vinicombe
08 Nov 2022, 10:23
Opinion
Life's about to get much tougher for Caleb Clarke
The return of Anton Lienert-Brown could spell trouble for All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke.
Tom Vinicombe
07 Nov 2022, 11:12
All Blacks face 'juggling act' ahead of final fixtures of the season
The All Blacks have a juggling act on their hands with just two matches remaining on their end-of-year tour and only seven games t…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Nov 2022, 7:21
TJ Perenara joins All Blacks as two players sent to play for B-team
TJ Perenara has earned an All Blacks reprieve and could feature for the New Zealand national side against Scotland this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
06 Nov 2022, 8:16
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Wales | Autumn Nations Series
New Zealand have grabbed a comprehensive win over Wales in Cardiff. Who stood out in the victory?
Tom Vinicombe
05 Nov 2022, 13:09
Opinion
Is Damian McKenzie a genuine No 10 option for the All Blacks?
Damian McKenzie delivered a sterling performance for the All Blacks XV against Ireland A.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Nov 2022, 6:45
All Blacks XV player ratings vs Ireland A | Autumn Nations Series
The All Blacks XV have scored a big 47-19 victory in their inaugural fixture, disposing of Ireland A in Dublin. Who were the best …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Nov 2022, 17:47
New Zealand suffer shock defeat on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens have suffered a sizeable defeat in their opening match of the Hong Kong Sevens, throwing their tournament in…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Nov 2022, 8:43
Folau Fakatava's injury has 'opened the door' for Brad Weber and TJ Perenara
Brad Weber will make his return to the international arena on for the first time this year on Saturday when the All Blacks take on…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Nov 2022, 7:25
Ian Foster issues update on Will Jordan, explains surprise selections for Wales
There are just a few surprises in the All Blacks side that Ian Foster has named to take on Wales this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
03 Nov 2022, 12:19
Eight capped players included in All Blacks XV to take on Ireland A
Head coach Leon MacDonald has named the first-ever All Blacks XV match-day 23 for this Friday's fixture with the Irish Wolfhounds.
Tom Vinicombe
02 Nov 2022, 13:11
Opinion
Twickenham Test a chance for All Blacks and Springboks to right recent wrongs
France and Ireland sit at the pinnacle of the world game at present - that's not up for debate. But is it South Africa or New Zeal…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2022, 23:25
Opinion
Is this the best piece of recruitment from the Super Rugby off-season?
There were a few noteworthy pick-ups in the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific squads announced on Tuesday but it's a shrewd bit of b…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2022, 10:08
All Blacks XV bring in six replacements for two-Test campaign
A heavy injury toll in the final rounds of this year's NPC competition coupled with a raft of players being called up to the All B…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2022, 4:50
Three flyers from Chiefs catchment area set to play for rival franchises
While Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has lamented his side's lack of consistent finishing prowess in the outer channels in rec…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Oct 2022, 7:24
Opinion
For the All Blacks' sake, the Crusaders must spread the love
The selection of so many young, unproven Crusaders in the All Blacks XV raises the question whether New Zealand Rugby should inves…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Oct 2022, 10:16
Opinion
Last chance saloon arrives for 'master of none' Damian McKenzie
Is he a 10, or is he a 15? That's the conundrum that's plagued Damian McKenzie throughout his eight-year professional career to da…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Oct 2022, 9:37
Opinion
England player ratings vs France | Rugby World Cup 2021
Le Crunch arrived in Whangarei, with both England and France looking to stay unbeaten in the second week of the 2021 Rugby World C…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Oct 2022, 9:06
Opinion
The major challenge ahead for New Zealand's once premier wing
Sevu Reece no doubt had to think long and hard about signing a new contract with New Zealand Rugby, even with the World Cup on the…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Oct 2022, 10:54
