Ned Lester is a New Zealand-based multimedia content editor with experience covering the diverse corners of the rugby world in the southern hemisphere. Ned brings a keen interest in sports psychology to the RugbyPass team and a background in writing across various disciplines.
The 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki decider had a familiar flavour to it, with two regions that love to do battle squaring off, as they ha…
The All Blacks fielded five debutants and left three players on the sidelines during the inaugural Nations Championship, emerging …
The Blues have locked down halfback Taufa Funaki on a new two-year deal in their latest off-season move.
With three Tests now under Dave Rennie's belt as All Blacks head coach, he and his selectors have fielded 33 players, with just Ky…
Reigning World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Fabian Holland is in line for his first minutes since February 6, just three …
It's now been three years since the Sevens circuit last graced New Zealand shores, and nearly 10 since its iconic Wellington event…
Jorja Miller has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2029, and while already one of the world's best at the age of 22, she says…
A superstar of both the Sevens and fifteens formats, Jorja Miller has extended her contract with New Zealand Rugby through to 2029…
Sir Steve Hansen says it's an "exciting time" to be an All Blacks fan after a clean sweep of the July Tests under new head coach D…
Moananu enjoyed a breakout season with the Crusaders in 2025, starting six of 12 appearances for the club and scoring five tries a…
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie is thrilled with his team's depth at hooker, with Asafo Aumua starring in an extended run off th…
The All Blacks' 52-game unbeaten run at Eden Park went on the line in front of 48,153 of the team's most devoted followers, and it…
The rivalry between the All Blacks and Ireland is in a different place to when Rob Kearney was involved, according to the man hims…
New Zealand U20 head coach Kane Jury has named his matchday 23 to face England in the Junior World Championship bronze match.
Tupou Vaa'i is leaning into his reputation as a "menace" on the rugby field, and has revealed who inspired his emergence as an ant…
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he wanted to field a bigger pack against Ireland, and has done so by moving Tupou Vaa'i fro…
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his team for Ireland, with rookie Josh Moorby promoted to start and lock Tupou Vaa'i m…
Assessing the play this week, a disciplinary committee found Kuruvoli guilty of what it described as "physical abuse in contravent…
Millar has emerged as one of New Zealand's most promising playmakers throughout his four seasons with the Highlanders, and his 85 …
The 25-year-old is listed at 120 kg and 185 cm, and helped the Chiefs to a competition-best 96.8 per cent success rate at scrum ti…
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