Tom Vinicombe is Southern Hemisphere features editor for RugbyPass. Tom has travelled the world covering rugby and lived in Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Reports suggest that Australia want all five of their Super Rugby AU sides to take part in a mooted trans-Tasman competition but u…
Finally having some rugby locked in for 2020 is especially important to Black Ferns and Canterbury halfback Kendra Cocksedge, give…
Midfield departures following the 2019 World Cup were set to open the door for Ngani Laumape and Braydon Ennor to make a return to…
Late on Friday afternoon, All Blacks coach Ian Foster revealed the eligibility criteria for the now confirmed North Island v South…
Dan Carter has yet to make an appearance for the Blues this year but make no mistake, Carter is already contributing to the cultur…
While taking out the Super Rugby Aotearoa title with just six wins from eight matches is entirely possible, doing so with just fiv…
Otere Black was hailed as a game-changing signing for the Blues when he put pen to paper in 2017 but injury struck before he could…
2020 is shaping up as a record-breaking year for the Blues. In-form loose forward Hoskins Sotutu is hopeful that the fans keep tur…
Last year, Bryn Gatland suffered a horrific foot injury so severe that there were very real fears that the first five’s professi…
Drop goals have never really been in fashion in New Zealand but it looks like the lost art could be making a comeback in 2020 afte…
It’s been a challenging time for a number of reasons but fans across the New Zealand – and seemingly around the world – fina…
Super Rugby Aotearoa will introduce new rules to decrease the chances of draws - but is a 10-minute golden point period really a f…
Exclusive: The Crusaders are a team that, more often than not, get what they want. They have countless international representativ…
Exclusive: Lima Sopoaga won a Super Rugby title with the Highlanders in 2015 but it hasn't been smooth sailing for the former All …
Exclusive: Jack Goodhue has long been touted as the 'one that got away' from the Blues - but the Northland, Crusaders and All Blac…
While a leaked message already spilt the beans that All Blacks legend Dan Carter would be joining up with the Blues, the club have…
Joe Rokocoko is one of the most prodigiously talented outside backs that Auckland has produced and he was able to flourish on the …
When Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off in less than a month's time, Blues coach Leon MacDonald will be wanting his charges to continu…
In 2018, former Blues and Hurricanes playmaker made the decision to leave NZ and link up with La Rochelle in France. It's a move t…
Brett Cameron, still just in the early stages of his career, has experienced the full spectrum of highs and lows that come with be…
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