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Sam Smith

Roving reporter and RugbyPass Employee of the Month Runner Up, March 2016. Based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Liam Messam's 'unlucky' penalty against the Boks that shows how much the game has changed

The All Blacks held a one point lead in the dying stages when Schalk Burger was hit high by a swinging arm tackle by Messam as he …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
03 Aug 2022, 18:22

The Season | Series 9 | Episode 1 - Watch exclusively on RugbyPass

Nudgee College is the yard-stick to which all schoolboy rugby in Australia is measured, and this year the series returns to Brisba…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
03 Aug 2022, 15:50

The traits that could hand uncapped All Blacks prop a surprise start against Boks

Don't be surprised if the latest injury-enforced call-up to the All Blacks earns a surprise berth in the matchday 23 to take on th…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
03 Aug 2022, 12:19

'That there makes me nervous': Ex-All Blacks worried about fronting up at set-piece time

The All Blacks will have to improve their set-piece execution against the Springboks if they are any chance at Mbombela Stadium ac…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Aug 2022, 23:38

The physical punishment Richie McCaw took from South Africa in the 2015 semi-final

Richie McCaw and his All Black pack had to rise up to the challenge to one of the most imposing South African forward packs in rec…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Aug 2022, 20:49

'I find that difficult': Ex-All Black unhappy with Robertson's double World Cup comments

Former All Black Jeff Wilson has criticised Scott Robertson for heaping pressure on New Zealand Rugby with his latest comments mad…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Aug 2022, 0:21

'Very real chance' of Springboks getting bounced at quarter-finals says South African pundit

A South African rugby scribe has highlighted 'the very real chance' that the Springboks could be headed for a quarter-final exit a…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Aug 2022, 0:07

Beauden Barrett's epic response after being steamrolled by Springbok captain Jean de Villiers

The All Blacks finished 38-27 winners in an epic back-and-forth encounter that saw two incredible tries to wing Bryan Habana in th…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 Jul 2022, 17:14

'They never gave me a proper shot': Laumape opens up on social media about NZ departure

Former All Black Ngani Laumape has opened up on social media to fans about leaving New Zealand for France after receiving an under…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Jul 2022, 17:43

Former Super Rugby title-winning coach links up with Highlanders in new role

Boyd will draw on his wealth of coaching experience to help guide new head coach, Clarke Dermody, and his coaching group in 2023.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
27 Jul 2022, 21:35

'None of this is his fault': All Black casualty Pita Gus Sowakula looking outside-in

All Black rookie Pita Gus Sowakula missed the cut in the 42-man squad for The Rugby Championship after making his debut in the thr…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
27 Jul 2022, 20:40

'I would always be interested in Ngani'

While a return to New Zealand could eventually be on the cards for Ngani Laumape, Hurricanes fans shouldn't start counting their c…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
27 Jul 2022, 11:48

'I need you to step up at fullback': Ex-All Black's message for Jordie Barrett

Wilson put the onus on Jordie Barrett at fullback to provide more ball-playing on the edges to create for the wingers.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
27 Jul 2022, 0:42

'They are imposters': South African media pile on All Blacks after 'scapegoat' decision

The shockwaves of New Zealand Rugby's decision to keep head coach Ian Foster on while letting go of two of his assistants have rea…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
25 Jul 2022, 17:01

'A wounded All Blacks team': Ian Foster lifts the lid on coaching changes

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed he has the support of the national playing squad after two of his assistant coaches…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
24 Jul 2022, 22:02

'People are getting bored': Former All Black makes startling admission that NRL has overtaken union

Dagg surmised that sport fans in general are becoming disenchanted with the game of union as a result of the cardfests that have b…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
23 Jul 2022, 23:06

'Hell of a birthday present': Ethan de Groot 'stoked' at All Blacks recall

Recalled All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot is ready to rip into action after receiving a special birthday present on Friday.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
22 Jul 2022, 22:58

Report: Crusaders coach in line to join All Blacks coaching group

Scott Robertson's chief assistant at the Crusaders has reportedly been asked to join Ian Foster's All Blacks coaching staff.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
22 Jul 2022, 21:45

Six All Blacks named in Waikato's squad for NPC season

Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce their initial 38-man Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship (NPC) squad for the …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
21 Jul 2022, 0:34

Report: New international competition set to pit Asia-Pacific against Americas

A new international rugby competition lined up for 2024 could see the best tier-two teams from Asia-Pacific take on their counterp…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
20 Jul 2022, 11:41
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