Opinion
If the men don't want it, give the opportunity to the women
Rugby does not really exist in the realm of Netflix which makes this Six Nations documentary series a huge opportunity to find som…
Ben Smith
31 Jan 2023, 19:38
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Ben Smith
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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.
'Her technique could not be much better': Caslick's yellow card tackle has gone viral
Australian Sevens star Charlotte Caslick was yellow carded for a tackle in her side's Cup quarter-final clash against France.
Ben Smith
30 Jan 2023, 22:00
Opinion
Richie Mo'unga will leave New Zealand as the greatest ever Super Rugby player
Richie Mo'unga enters his last Super Rugby season for the Crusaders before heading to Japan having already cemented a legacy unriv…
Ben Smith
30 Jan 2023, 21:04
'We lost to ourselves': Blitzboks veteran on 38-0 final defeat to New Zealand
The All Blacks Sevens ran riot putting up six tries in the rematch after South Africa had taken a 17-14 win in the pool stages.
Ben Smith
29 Jan 2023, 20:05
Former rugby league prospect going to the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles
Former South Sydney Rabbitohs prospect Jordan Mailata is on his way to his first Super Bowl after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated…
Ben Smith
29 Jan 2023, 18:31
Springbok ex-pats nearly pull off upset of the season in Japan
The 120kg powerful loose forward looked to have scored the match-winner only for the Wild Knights to rally late after a botched ki…
Ben Smith
28 Jan 2023, 22:46
Opinion
England's overrated pack need to find some steel or risk being done by Scotland again
England's pack last year was overrated, the big names had minimal impact and in some cases were a net negative.
Ben Smith
24 Jan 2023, 21:57
'It's there for a reason': Rugby Australia boss holds firm on Giteau law
Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan has confirmed that the Giteau Law will remain in place.
Ben Smith
23 Jan 2023, 16:35
Opinion
Have the Highlanders lost the plot?
The All Blacks top two No 10s will be gone next year, presenting a major drop-off in available talent for whoever becomes the next…
Ben Smith
22 Jan 2023, 18:19
Black Ferns Sevens crush USA in the final to claim gold while All Blacks fall short
The Black Ferns Sevens have claimed gold at the World Series Sevens in Hamilton after crushing the USA.
Ben Smith
22 Jan 2023, 1:28
'I shouldn't have even been on the field': Quade Cooper on his four-year Wallabies hiatus
Cooper revealed he 'shouldn't have even been on the field' when he last donned Wallaby colours in the June international window in…
Ben Smith
21 Jan 2023, 20:05
All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens through to semi-finals
The All Blacks Sevens have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Sevens Series in Hamilton after squeaking past Ireland.
Ben Smith
21 Jan 2023, 18:32
Report: Two French clubs looking to swoop in on young All Black
Recently capped All Black and Crusaders winger Leicester Fainga'anuku has become the target for two interested Top 14 clubs.
Ben Smith
18 Jan 2023, 18:32
Opinion
Why Eddie Jones' honeymoon period will dissipate fast
New Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has five Tests to find answers with his new team ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup.
Ben Smith
16 Jan 2023, 20:06
Rugby Australia confirm Dave Rennie sacked as Eddie Jones returns
The bombshell news dropped on Monday morning will see Rugby Australia part ways with former Chiefs coach Rennie after three years …
Ben Smith
15 Jan 2023, 17:02
Israel Folau shines in latest Japan League One action while Ngani Laumape kept in check
It was a big weekend for overseas stars in the Japan Rugby League One as ex-pat Kiwis and South Africans helped guide their clubs …
Ben Smith
14 Jan 2023, 16:24
Opinion
Ireland's big lesson from 2019 they must heed this year
After reaching the peak of their powers, the World Cup couldn't come round soon enough. Ireland were ready to get past the quarter…
Ben Smith
10 Jan 2023, 22:47
Opinion
What the All Blacks need in order to win the World Cup in 2023
The All Blacks don't need to be the best team in the world to win the Rugby World Cup this year, they just need the path that suit…
Ben Smith
09 Jan 2023, 23:11
'I regret it, this is the mistake I made': Eddie Jones opens up after England axing
Former England head coach Eddie Jones has opened up on his seven-year tenure and revealed what he believes was his biggest mistake…
Ben Smith
19 Dec 2022, 18:54
Opinion
Why a 2023 World Cup win would be the Boks' greatest
The equal most successful World Cup nation has delivered far less outside of it. So what is the formula that has enabled South Afr…
Ben Smith
18 Dec 2022, 21:25
