New Zealand player ratings vs England
It was the match many were billing as the 'true final' and it didn't disappoint... the All Blacks were bullied across the park, bu…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2019, 6:09
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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.
The rematch they've all been waiting for: age-grade New Zealand and England sides look to get revenge
It's been well documented that the last time England and New Zealand faced off in a World Cup was in 1999, but players from both t…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Oct 2019, 2:13
World Cup over for star fullback as Wales make three changes
Star fullback Liam Williams has been ruled out for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup following an ankle injury sustained in an …
Tom Vinicombe
24 Oct 2019, 23:06
The best referee in the world won't be in charge of a match this weekend - but what does that mean for the World Cup final?
When Nigel Owens and Jérôme Garcès were announced as the referees for this weekend's World Cup semi-final matches, fans underst…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Oct 2019, 23:04
All Blacks spring a surprise for World Cup semi-final
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has broken from tradition and made an unexpected change to the All Blacks lineup for their sem…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Oct 2019, 22:34
England set for two-match 2020 tour to Japan?
England will have spent almost two months in Japan by the time the World Cup comes to a close - but it sounds like they're not sic…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Oct 2019, 1:52
All Blacks prepared for penalty shootout: 'Out of the forwards, I'd definitely back myself'
If two semifinalists can't be separated after 110 minutes of high-intensity Test rugby, it will all come down to a penalty shootou…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Oct 2019, 3:50
Why adding Japan to an existing competition is the worst solution to World Rugby's growing problem
After an excellent performance at the 2019 World Cup, calls are growing by the day for Japan to be added to either the Six Nations…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Oct 2019, 1:28
Second half all red as Wales reverse 2011 World Cup semifinal result to conquer erratic French
It may have taken a one-man advantage, but Wales have squashed some of the ghosts of their World Cup past to progress through to t…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Oct 2019, 5:17
New Zealand player ratings vs Ireland
New Zealand have disposed of Ireland 46-14 to get their Rugby World Cup finals campaign off to a successful start. Who were the be…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Oct 2019, 8:18
Gary Ringrose takes over from banned Bundee Aki for Ireland's do-or-die clash with New Zealand
Head coach Joe Schmidt has kept the changes to a minimum for Ireland's first official knockout match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Tom Vinicombe
17 Oct 2019, 3:23
Springboks showing no charity: 'Japan is the enemy'
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, despite himself being a big fan of the Brave Blossoms, won't have any qualms with cutting short J…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Oct 2019, 21:26
Siale Piutau announces retirement - but could return for certain 'special occasions'
As it currently stands, Tongan captain Siale Piatua will play his final Test match on Sunday in Osaka when Tonga go to war with th…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Oct 2019, 3:35
Thomas Ramos, who left the World Cup last week due to an ankle injury, could line up in the Top 14 this weekend
Thomas Ramos, who last week was replaced in France's Rugby World Cup squad because of injury, is set to be named to play for Stade…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Oct 2019, 0:58
Namibia's 20 years of World Cup misery could change this weekend against old foe
Namibia have competed in six Rugby World Cups but they're still yet to record even a sole win in 22 matches. That could all be abo…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Oct 2019, 23:13
Fiji set for massive clash at beginning of 2020 Test season
When the Nations Championship died, it was wrongly assumed that Fiji's chances for a bigger slice of the Test rugby pie were scupp…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Oct 2019, 21:41
Losers all-round in World Cup cancellations - but biggest victims still to be decided
It's the outcome that no one was hoping for, but that many expected: two Rugby World Cup matches have been called off due to the i…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Oct 2019, 1:44
Two matches called off by World Rugby, one still under clouds
Today, World Rugby announced that two major clashes have been called off at the 2019 Rugby World Cup due to the impending threat o…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Oct 2019, 23:10
Has Ben Smith played his final Test? New Zealand's masters of versatility jostling for just one spot in the team
Ben Smith and Jordie Barrett both started for the All Blacks in their most recent Rugby World Cup match against Nambia. Chances ar…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Oct 2019, 1:23
New Zealand player ratings v Namibia
The All Blacks took some time to get into their work but they ultimately cruised to a comfortable victory over Namibia - who were …
Tom Vinicombe
05 Oct 2019, 20:00
