The unlucky All Blacks who could face the chopping block
The All Blacks named a 39-man squad for their Rugby Championship matches against Argentina and South Africa. That squad will have …
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jul 2019, 2:06
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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.
Why does it always rain All Blacks test debuts when the Pumas are involved?
By the end of this weekend's match, Steve Hansen will have blooded 14 players against the Pumas during his reign as All Blacks coa…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Jul 2019, 0:12
Second-string Springboks team sends clear message to midfield hopefuls
Lukhanyo Am and Jesse Kriel are both vying for the Springboks 13 jersey. Kriel may get the first chance to impress this season, be…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Jul 2019, 14:50
Fiji's win over Maori All Blacks should have Wales and Australia on high alert
On Saturday afternoon, Fiji played their first match of the year and unequivocally announced that their World Cup opposition will …
Tom Vinicombe
13 Jul 2019, 21:23
How Beauden Barrett's new contract with the Blues could impact New Zealand rugby
Beauden Barrett’s decision to head north to the Blues will have ramifications throughout the country. Barrett's new franchise al…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Jul 2019, 23:30
Final Showdown: Will the Jaguares be the first team to win a knockout match in Christchurch?
Few would question that the two teams who will play-off in the Super Rugby final on Saturday evening are this year’s two premier…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jul 2019, 20:45
Super Rugby final deserves a more fitting stage
Christchurch’s main rugby venue, home of Super Rugby’s most successful team, boasts a capacity of just 18,000 people. Is Orang…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Jul 2019, 23:46
Why players keep leaving: Blues struggling to make All Blacks - and having shorter international careers
The Blues may represent New Zealand's most populated region, but they're having considerably less success converting young players…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Jul 2019, 21:33
Nathan Harris' fall from grace is as stunning as Brad Weber's rise from the ashes: how the All Blacks squad has changed in the last eight months
2019 marks the second year in a row that the All Blacks have opted for a supersized squad. How have the fortunes changed for the p…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jul 2019, 22:34
Has the Super Rugby final come a week early in Christchurch?
The Crusaders, Hurricanes, Jaguares and Brumbies have fought tooth and nail to find themselves only two matches away from being cr…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jun 2019, 23:50
Some All Blacks selections will go down to the wire - but the World Cup squad is looking as strong as ever
The first All Blacks squad of 2019 will be announced early next month. In almost every position there's some contention over who w…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Jun 2019, 2:43
Eight qualifiers undermines the quality of the Super Rugby finals
Eight sides qualify for Super Rugby's finals each season, which poses a problem when the quality of rugby has been as low as it ha…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Jun 2019, 19:41
Super Rugby sudden-death arrives: could we see an upset in Christchurch or Buenos Aires?
Super Rugby has been somewhat underwhelming to date – which is why it’s so exciting to finally be in the knockout rounds. The …
Tom Vinicombe
21 Jun 2019, 0:22
Forget first five - the Blues need a halfback
The Blues season has limped to another unimpressive end and Super Rugby's first-ever champion franchise aren't gaining any ground …
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jun 2019, 2:25
Analysis: Six blunders that may cost Quade Cooper a spot in the Wallabies
In the early stages of Super Rugby, a recall to the Wallabies squad was beckoning for maverick playmaker Quade Cooper. Things have…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Jun 2019, 21:49
All the storylines of the Super Rugby quarter-finals
After 18 weeks of competition, we've found our Super Rugby quarter-finalists. The Sharks, Chiefs and Highlanders all snuck in with…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Jun 2019, 22:24
Why the Blues' attempts to woo Beauden Barrett keep failing
News broke earlier this week that the Blues are attempting to lure All Black playmaker Beauden Barrett north. It's not the first t…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Jun 2019, 0:13
Where will Warren Gatland touch down in New Zealand?
Having been reappointed as Lions coach for their South African tour, Warren Gatland has reaffirmed that he has his sights set on a…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun 2019, 23:30
How is your team preparing for the Rugby World Cup?
2019's Rugby World Cup will kick off in 100 days. What fixtures does your team have between now and the launch in Japan?
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun 2019, 2:52
A Super Rugby final round Hail Mary - could waving the white flag be a brave gambit?
Super Rugby is a competition like no other. It spans four continents, six time zones and has games played in seven different count…
Tom Vinicombe
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