All Blacks name a full-strength side for mammoth clash with Springboks
Steve Hansen is pulling no punches in the All Blacks' first match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, naming a full-strength side to tack…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Sep 2019, 22:37
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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.
There's only one team likely to cause a major upset at this World Cup - and it's not Japan or Fiji
Japan and Fiji may be the darlings of world rugby right now and neutral supporters will all be gunning for the underdogs in their …
Tom Vinicombe
17 Sep 2019, 9:29
Exclusive: Richard Kahui 'had no option but to be an All Black'
There’s a long list of international rugby careers that have been curtailed due to injury, but Richard Kahui’s story is probab…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Sep 2019, 22:10
No more time for testing - so what is the All Blacks' preferred midfield combination?
Despite there being only a week until the All Blacks officially kick off their World Cup campaign, there’s still plenty of uncer…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Sep 2019, 23:58
Debuts on the apex: a showcase of players who have been blooded at World Cups
With so many warm-up matches played in the lead up to World Cups, World Cup debuts have tapered out in recent times. Look back thr…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Sep 2019, 0:10
Stacked squads unveiled for showcase match between NZ Barbarians Legends and Pacific Legends
As a precursor to the New Zealand v Tonga game in Hamilton, the New Zealand Barbarians Legends and Pacific Legends will face off i…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Sep 2019, 19:56
Felix Lambey the big omission as France unveil World Cup squad
France head coach Jacques Brunel has named his 31-man squad to travel to Japan to challenge for the World Cup and there are a few …
Tom Vinicombe
02 Sep 2019, 17:51
Damian Willemse signs deal with Saracens
Stormers pivot and Springbok Damian Willemse has penned a deal to join the Saracens as injury cover for Alex Goode and Max Malins.
Tom Vinicombe
02 Sep 2019, 17:16
Three reasons why the All Blacks might not get the three-peat
New Zealand will enter the World Cup as favourites to take out the competition for the third time in a row. All Blacks fans would …
Tom Vinicombe
31 Aug 2019, 22:35
Aaron Cruden to make surprise Super Rugby return in 2020?
The ongoing battle for first five looks set to continue in New Zealand, with Aaron Cruden now reported to be close to signing a de…
Tom Vinicombe
31 Aug 2019, 18:35
Door all but slammed on Ma'a Nonu's international career
When Ma'a Nonu returned to play for the Blues this year, no one expected him to make a push for national selection but an exceptio…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Aug 2019, 0:03
Steve Hansen gives discouraging update on Brodie Retallick
One of the most disappointing bits of news out of today's All Blacks squad announcement is that the showcase tournament could be s…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Aug 2019, 22:52
Rassie Erasmus has found an attack coach to replace Swys de Bruin at the Springboks
With the Springboks attack coach, Swys de Bruin, withdrawing from the South African management team just weeks before the World Cu…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2019, 22:22
Jaguares on track to take out Currie Cup first division but won't feature in the premier competition next year
The Argentinian B team have dismantled most of their opposition to date in the second tier of the Currie Cup. Don't expect to see …
Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2019, 21:20
Five Rugby World Cup rivalries (that probably need to be retired)
With 20 teams in the competition, we should see plenty of unique fixtures at every World Cup. For one reason or another, however, …
Tom Vinicombe
25 Aug 2019, 2:22
All Blacks back-ups dropping like flies in Mitre 10 Cup
Potential All Blacks back-ups won't struggle for fitness if they suddenly get the call-up thanks to the M10 Cup - but injuries co…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Aug 2019, 23:01
Asafo Aumua could help Lions hand Canterbury their worst start to a season in over 25 years
Unwanted by the All Blacks but sure to be a major pain in the backside for Mitre 10 Cup teams across the country: Asafo Aumua is s…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Aug 2019, 22:29
All Blacks third-in-lines potentially facing the chopping block
Brad Weber and Liam Coltman are third-in-line for the All Blacks in their respective positions and both took to the field in Thurs…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Aug 2019, 17:41
Three rare clashes to sink your teeth into at the Rugby World Cup
A few eagle-eyed fans would have noticed that we’re set for some rare match-ups during the upcoming World Cup – including some…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Aug 2019, 1:44
Who will make the cut for the Wallabies World Cup squad?
Michael Cheika has called upon 33 players to wear the Wallabies jersey this year – and there are some men who haven’t taken th…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Aug 2019, 23:15
