'Murder us in South Africa': New Zealand pundit has grave fears for All Blacks
A New Zealand radio pundit has shared grave fears for the All Blacks ahead of their two Test tour of South Africa after their 38-3…
Ben Smith
12 Aug 2024, 19:47
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A former financial analyst & auditor in retail banking, Ben is a columnist at RugbyPass specialising in opinion-based analysis, breaking down rugby as he sees it, to uncover what professional teams are trying to do around the world.
'Josh Lord, Wallace Sititi, and Cortez Ratima combined have played seven'
The difference in experience in key positions across the two benches has come under the microscope after the All Blacks opening ro…
Ben Smith
12 Aug 2024, 19:29
'That's not working': Sir John Kirwan on the All Blacks' failed strategy
The All Blacks kicking game has come under the microscope in the aftermath of the 38-30 loss to Argentina, highlighted by both Sco…
Ben Smith
11 Aug 2024, 21:36
Wallabies confirm three players out of Perth Test
The Wallabies have lost three players to injury as they count the toll of their 33-7 defeat at the hands of the Springboks in Bris…
Ben Smith
11 Aug 2024, 18:56
Opinion
Three tactics from Argentina that proved the difference against the All Blacks
Here are three key tactics that worked for Argentina in toppling the All Blacks in the opening round of the Rugby Championship.
Ben Smith
10 Aug 2024, 22:45
'Smacked us on the face': Beauden Barrett on the All Blacks loss and Wellington hoodoo
All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett has offered his assessment on the 38-30 loss to Argentina that extended the All Blacks disappo…
Ben Smith
10 Aug 2024, 19:34
Scott Robertson on the biggest problem areas for the All Blacks in loss to Argentina
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson was left to rue execution as they surrendered the lead late in Wellington to lose to Argenti…
Ben Smith
10 Aug 2024, 18:30
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Argentina | The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks suffered a 38-30 defeat to Argentina in Wellington in the opening game of the 2024 Rugby Championship.
Ben Smith
10 Aug 2024, 4:13
'We've got a big six foot eight lock coming in, and a six foot nine lock on the bench'
The All Blacks have named an inexperienced locking group to take on Argentina but head coach Scott Robertson is excited by the "fr…
Ben Smith
07 Aug 2024, 20:48
Scott Robertson explains the decision to bench star centre Rieko Ioane
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson explained the decision to bench centre Rieko Ioane for the opening Rugby Championship fixtur…
Ben Smith
07 Aug 2024, 20:23
Rugby snubbed completely by ESPN in greatest athletes of the 21st century list
ESPN has snubbed rugby union completely from it's greatest 100 professional athletes of the 21st century list, without a single pl…
Ben Smith
04 Aug 2024, 21:33
Dalton Papali'i signs long-term extension with New Zealand Rugby
Blues loose forward and All Black Dalton Papali'i has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby that will keep him in the country u…
Ben Smith
04 Aug 2024, 20:44
New England Free Jacks crowned back-to-back MLR champions
The New England Free Jacks have completed back-to-back MLR championships after beating Seattle Seawolves by 20-11 in San Diego at …
Ben Smith
04 Aug 2024, 17:43
'I said f*** straight away': Quade Cooper tables All Blacks theory as reason for World Cup axing
Former Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has tabled his theory on why Eddie Jones dropped the mercurial playmaker on the eve of the R…
Ben Smith
03 Aug 2024, 22:34
Biggest crowd in a decade turn up to see Will Jordan
All Black fullback Will Jordan was one of twelve players released this weekend to play pre-season provincial rugby.
Ben Smith
03 Aug 2024, 22:08
'Zero pleasure': Ex-All Black Whitelock lifts lid on Razor-Fozzie coaching drama
Ex-All Black lock Sam Whitelock has revealed that the Ian Foster-Scott Robertson coaching drama in 2022 was the "trickiest period"…
Ben Smith
03 Aug 2024, 21:33
Twelve All Blacks released from Rugby Championship squad
Twelve players in the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship have been released to play provincial rugby this weekend, a week…
Ben Smith
31 Jul 2024, 23:22
Report: All Blacks halfback headed to Japan Rugby League One
Recalled All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara looks set for his second stint in Japan at the end of the 2024 season.
Ben Smith
31 Jul 2024, 18:09
'Better than the OBJ catch': Ireland women go viral after crazy manoeuvre labelled 'insane'
Ireland women's sevens players Erin King and Emily Lane have gone viral after a lifting catch in their 7th-8th placing match again…
Ben Smith
30 Jul 2024, 22:25
Black Ferns repeat as Olympic gold medallists as legends bow out on top
The Black Ferns Sevens team has successfully defended their Tokyo gold medal with a repeat victory over Canada 19-12 in Paris.
Ben Smith
30 Jul 2024, 17:54
