Finn Morton

Brisbane

Multimedia Journalist at RugbyPass

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Articles

What Laidlaw said about All Black’s injury after Hurricanes’ playoff exit

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw has revealed co-captain Asafo Aumua “wasn’t close” to playing against the Brumbies in Saturday’s Qualifying Final, even though the hooker was initially named in the starting side before the club revealed an injury update. Aumua sustained a hamstring injury at training, which ended up ruling the All Black out of the playoff showdown.
Clark Laidlaw’s ‘raw’ reaction to Hurricanes’ playoff heartbreak

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

There was a telling nine-second pause before Du’Plessis Kirifi answered a question at the post-match press conference in Canberra on Saturday – a silence which spoke volumes about the 35-28 loss to the Brumbies, which brought the Hurricanes’ season to a sudden end. Coach Clark Laidlaw had started answering the first question of the presser about 90 seconds earlier, describing the “raw” sense of disappointment while Kirifi sat in silence.
Brumbies vs Hurricanes: Wallabies lead the way, expect the unexpected

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

The ACT Brumbies are through to the semi-finals in Super Rugby Pacific, beating the Hurricanes 35-28 at Canberra’s GIO Stadium. With the Blues shocking the Chiefs in another one of the Qualifying Finals, the stage is set for some great matchups next week. Ruben Love opened the scoring in the fifth minute for the Canes, and the first five-eighth was in the thick of the action when they regained the lead later in the half.
‘We’re working really hard’: Super Round could have a brand-new home

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Christchurch’s new 30,000-seat stadium appears to be leading the race to host Super Round next season, with Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley revealing this week that officials are “working really hard” to make that happen. With One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch set to open in April 2026, Mesley confirmed on New Zealand radio that the venue could host Super Round, and believes that an official announcement might not be far off.
Crusaders captain backs ‘world-class’ Christian Lio-Willie for All Blacks

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Crusaders captain David Havili believes Christian Lio-Willie is on track for higher honours with the All Blacks, saying the “world-class” backrower could be in contention after another dominant display on Friday night. Lio-Willie travelled with the top squad to Japan last October, and while the loose forward was initially set to represent the All Blacks XV in matches against Munster and Georgia, injuries to Ethan Blackadder, Luke Jacobson and Dalton Papali’i prompted a change.
‘We’ve got the cattle’: McDermott’s raw reaction after Reds’ playoff exit

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

The Crusaders extended their unbeaten playoff streak at home to 30 matches on Friday, beating the Queensland Reds 32-12 in a relatively one-sided Qualifying Final. It was a result that left visiting captain Tate McDermott visibly disappointed after full-time. After starting their season with five wins from six starts, the Queenslanders ended up finishing the round-robin in fifth place, which saw them lock in a date with the Crusaders in the first round of the playoffs.
The ‘big question mark’ with Super Rugby Pacific’s Team of the Year

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Former Wallabies Cameron Shepherd and Tim Horan have both left Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of their Australian Super Rugby Pacific Teams of the Year, just days after the code-hopper was named in the official side at fullback. After playing for the Wallabies during last year’s Spring Tour, Suaalii debuted for the Waratahs in their opening-round win over the Highlanders in Sydney. Suaalii was picked at fullback, but sustained a foot injury which ruled the former NRL star out for quite some time.
Why Michael Hooper turned down ‘fairytale ending’ against Lions

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper won’t suit up for the AUNZ Invitational XV against the British & Irish Lions on July 12, turning down a “fairytale ending” in this historic fixture, which will be held at Adelaide Oval. Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster, who will work under Les Kiss as assistant of the AUNZ side, name-dropped Hooper earlier this year as a potential candidate for this team. This highly anticipated match loomed as a fitting farewell for an all-time great for an Australian rugby.
Wallabies great tips upset ahead of pivotal Barrett and McKenzie clash

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Legendary Wallaby Tim Horan has tipped a shock upset in the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals, backing playmaker Beauden Barrett to lead the Blues past Damian McKenzie’s top-seeded Chiefs and into the semi-finals. McKenzie was one of the competition’s best during the regular season, ranked among the elite in Player of the Year voting and made the Team of the Year. In 11 starts, ‘DMac’ scored 171 points, which was 67 more than any other player – Tom Lynagh ranked second with 104.
26-year-old Super Rugby rookie Callum Harkin locks in Hurricanes future

3 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Callum Harkin has been rewarded for a promising rookie season in Super Rugby Pacific, with the playmaker re-committing to the Hurricanes through until the end of 2027. Harkin was initially called into the Canes for the 2025 season as injury but has gone on to impress. In one of the greatest NPC Finals ever, Harkin was the hero for the Wellington Lions last October, coming on as a replacement before kicking a 90th-minute penalty to beat Bay of Plenty 23-20 in an extra-time thriller.