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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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Scott Robertson explains 'hugely challenging' five-halfback situation
Five halfbacks have been included in the All Blacks' 42-man wider squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, with key injuries mak…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2025, 14:15
'Intimidating' All Blacks rookie receives stirring haka after call-up
Chiefs hardman Simon Parker was the lone uncapped talent to be named in the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad on Monday, with t…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2025, 8:41
Former All Black flyer chooses Western Force for Super Rugby return
The Western Force have put pen to paper on a deal with 19-cap All Black George Bridge, who returns to Super Rugby after three seas…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2025, 11:37
Nine rookies named in Los Pumas' Rugby Championship squad
Felipe Contepomi has named a youth-infused 34-man Argentina squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, with their campaign opener …
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2025, 10:38
Wayne Pivac reacts to Louis Rees-Zammit's return to rugby
562 days after announcing his departure from rugby, Louis Rees-Zammit is parting ways with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars in favou…
Ned Lester
02 Aug 2025, 14:44
Mark Tele'a one of three Kiwis recruited by Steve Hansen's Toyota Verblitz
Former All Blacks game-breaker Mark Tele'a's new club has been confirmed, and he's not the only signing of note.
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2025, 12:03
Michael Cheika: Gravitational shift on cards when All Blacks host Springboks
Veteran international coach Michael Cheika has labelled the upcoming Rugby Championship games between New Zealand and South Africa…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2025, 11:27
Springbok Women get experience injection for Black Ferns XV sequel
After a nail-biting series opener, both the Black Ferns XV and Springbok Women have made some changes to their respective matchday…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2025, 9:49
Nine-time All Black Braydon Ennor the latest Crusaders re-signing
The Crusaders have continued their recent string of re-signings, this time extending nine-time All Black Braydon Ennor's contract …
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2025, 7:26
The $1 contract behind former All Black's NPC return after 3251 days
Lima Sopoaga is back in New Zealand, now repping the provincial colours of Waikato after more than 3000 days abroad, having played…
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2025, 11:41
The Black Ferns' youth factor kicking in ahead of World Cup
There's a lot of youth in the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup squad unveiled in Wellington last week, and while that spells risk in t…
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2025, 7:09
Vindicated Crusaders ink new deal with head coach Rob Penney
The reigning Super Rugby Pacific champion Crusaders have rewarded second-year head coach Rob Penney with a shot at a repeat, with …
Ned Lester
30 Jul 2025, 11:44
15-year All Blacks coach names two factors slowing Razor's roll
A central figure in the All Blacks' historic run during the 2010s, scrum coach Mike Cron says the team are enduring a "difficult p…
Ned Lester
30 Jul 2025, 10:13
Ardie Savea opens up on near career-ending call in 2017
All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea has opened up on his difficult introduction to the international arena, revealing the doubts he h…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2025, 12:11
Eight All Blacks released to play opening round of NPC
Eight All Blacks have been made available for NPC duties when the season kicks off later this week, bringing more starp ower to th…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2025, 8:36
All Blacks update reveals which injured stars can make Springboks blockbuster
Nine All Blacks are currently in recovery mode ahead of the 2025 Rugby Championship, and the latest updates from within the camp h…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2025, 7:50
Ruby Tui's response to World Cup omission earns praise of teammates
Fan-favourite Ruby Tui's name may not have been read out at the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup squad naming on Thursday, but that di…
Ned Lester
26 Jul 2025, 11:42
Leicester Fainga'anuku denied All Blacks eligibility for TRC
He may be back on home soil, but returning All Blacks powerhouse Leicester Faina'anuku will not be available for selection in Scot…
Ned Lester
25 Jul 2025, 14:04
Leicester Fainga'anuku explains loose forward role at Toulon
2023 Rugby World Cup silver-medalist Leicester Fainga'anuku is back on Kiwi soil after two seasons at Top 14 powerhouse Toulon, an…
Ned Lester
25 Jul 2025, 11:13
Rising stars named in Black Ferns XV team to play Springbok Women
There's some star power in the Black Ferns XV matchday 23 that will take on South Africa in Cape Town this weekend, with coach Wil…
Ned Lester
25 Jul 2025, 9:09