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Ned Lester
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.
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Blues lure another rising talent away from Highlanders
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Wallace Sititi withdraws from All Blacks' tour opener
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Mike Catt joins new Fijian Drua coaching ticket
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Barrett wary of 'controlling emotions' for All Blacks
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Dave Rennie on Stormers naming flyhalf prodigy to debut against All Blacks
Yaqeen Ahmed has been named to make his senior Stormers debut against none other than the All Blacks in this weekend's Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 8:31
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Dave Rennie selects All Blacks players 'desperate to make an impression'
The first match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour will introduce two new faces and re-introduce plenty more to the black jersey…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 7:14
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All Blacks name two potential debutants in first team of RGR tour
A historic tour is just days away from gracing the rugby world's screens for the first time in 30 years, and New Zealand have reve…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 23:00
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu: What people 'don't understand' about Boks' 10 contest
With his ankle issue now in the rearview, the 24-year-old has the opportunity to further his ascension, and he can do so against t…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 14:22
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Du'Plessis Kirifi makes shock switch to midfield for Wellington
Wellington have thrown a curveball at old foes Auckland ahead of Saturday's NPC showdown, naming All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi at in…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 12:49
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Rassie pumps brakes on rugby's attacking trend with World Cup prediction
Current projections suggest a high-scoring tournament is coming fans' way, with the recent block of July internationals featuring …
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 9:12
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Interview
‘Instinctive, confident, accurate’: The Cam Roigard mindset
Cam Roigard had just 40 minutes of experience in the Test arena when he was named in the All Blacks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup squad,…
Ned Lester
04 Aug 2026, 13:31
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There will be no All Blacks XV tour in 2026
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed its national development team, the All Blacks XV, will not tour this year.
Ned Lester
04 Aug 2026, 12:16
'This isn't a charity': All Blacks loose forwards face brutal selection battle
While there is plenty of competition across the team, a highly talented loose forward unit is perhaps the most likely to give sele…
Ned Lester
04 Aug 2026, 9:00
Richie Mo'unga completes dream Canterbury homecoming with game-winner
It was a tight 80 minutes, but turned into a dream homecoming for the 56-Test All Black when he darted over for a game-winning try…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2026, 18:03
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Lucas Casey doubles as Otago run riot in 'Stag Day' win over Southland
The 2026 chapter of the iconic 'Stag Day' has ended in another win for Otago, with star flanker Lucas Casey giving All Blacks sele…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2026, 15:43
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Dave Rennie weighs in on Springboks' depth, Stormers' season
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie had plenty of praise for his South African counterpart during his first media engagement since l…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2026, 12:26
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Stand-in All Blacks captain Codie Taylor on Ardie Savea: 'He deserves a break'
Codie Taylor says Ardie Savea's belated arrival in South Africa for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour is a deserved rest for the A…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2026, 11:05
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Richie Mo'unga: 'It's been on my mind, what the comeback would look like'
Richie Mo'unga says he's prepared for every scenario as he chases an All Blacks recall after three seasons in Japan.
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2026, 8:06
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Trio of Aupiki final stars ruled out in Blues' champions final team
Super Rugby Aupiki final player of the match, Atlanta Lolohea, is one of three Blues players who starred in last week's Aupiki fin…
Ned Lester
30 Jul 2026, 13:09
All Blacks coaches expecting chess-like series against Rassie's Boks
It won't just be the players going to battle over four Tests on the upcoming Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, as the tour's unique s…
Ned Lester
30 Jul 2026, 9:15
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
Returning All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga will be eased back into NPC rugby off the bench as the headliner of the first team naming…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2026, 13:48
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Opinion
Five All Blacks talking points from the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry squad
Dave Rennie's 44-man All Blacks squad was unveiled on Monday, and while it featured just three new faces, it inevitably raised ple…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2026, 12:27
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Sam Cane weighs in on Luke Jacobson's All Blacks re-emergence with big claim
Sam Cane says he is "stoked" to see ex-teammate Luke Jacobson performing in the black jersey he once wore, sharing high praise for…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2026, 11:43
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Ex-All Black: Don't mistake Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa for a one-trick pony
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa was one of three new faces unveiled in the All Blacks' 44-man squad for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, a…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 7:16
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