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Sam Smith

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

Embattled Black Ferns coach stands down despite NZR support

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced that Glenn Moore has decided to stand down as head coach of the Black Ferns.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Apr 2022, 0:55

'So reckless': Another red card dished out to 'recidivist' Scott Barrett

Against the Blues on Friday evening, Scott Barrett became the third All Blacks to be sent off in a Super Rugby Pacific match in fo…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Apr 2022, 11:49

Watch: Rieko Ioane's unbelievable try-saving, game-saving tackle

The Blues' defeat of the Crusaders will go down in the history books as their first in Christchurch since 2004 but despite leading…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Apr 2022, 10:42

Sonny Bill Williams responds after being named on YouTuber Jake Paul's 'hit list'

Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams has publicly responded after YouTuber Jake Paul had put him on his 'hit list' of potential bo…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Apr 2022, 1:12

Hurricanes make eight changes to their starting side to play the Highlanders

After their 53-12 win against Moana Pasifika on Tuesday, the Hurricanes are preparing to head to Dunedin this Easter weekend to ta…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
13 Apr 2022, 18:51

'I would be honoured to coach the Wallabies': Brad Thorn keen on Australia's top job

All Blacks great Brad Thorn has expressed his interest in coaching the Wallabies, saying it would be an honour to take charge of t…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
12 Apr 2022, 23:56

Highlanders dealt major blow as two key players set for lengthy sideline spell

The Highlanders may be consigned to being without two of their key players for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
12 Apr 2022, 19:12

The Springboks World Cup XV that has South African fans worried

A potential 2023 Springboks XV has been floated online which has South African fans worried as next year's World Cup approaches.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
12 Apr 2022, 17:17

Ex-All Black ranks Blues ahead of Crusaders as team to beat in Super Rugby Pacific

An All Blacks great has ranked the Blues ahead of the Crusaders as the team to beat in Super Rugby Pacific.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
11 Apr 2022, 22:30

Watch: Damian McKenzie and Samu Kerevi score 27 of Suntory's 42 points in blowout

All Black Damian McKenzie and Wallaby midfielder Samu Kerevi continue to dominate Japan Rugby League One as they starred in Suntor…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
11 Apr 2022, 19:01

Watch: Israel Folau beats five defenders to score incredible try over former Wallaby teammate

Former Wallaby Israel Folau has scored another incredible individual try for NTT Communications Shining Arcs Tokyo Bay Urayasu in …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
11 Apr 2022, 0:56

Shocking photo of All Black Ofa Tu'ungafasi injury posted online

A gruesome picture of All Blacks prop Ofa Tuungafasi has been posted online that reveals two massive lacerations across his face f…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
10 Apr 2022, 3:51

'It's pissing me off': Ex-All Black rips Kiwi Super Rugby teams over 'predictable' rugby

Former All Black Justin Marshall has ripped into the Highlanders and the wider Super Rugby Pacific competition as the game's lates…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
09 Apr 2022, 22:54

'How do you get a yellow card for a head-high tackle with an open try line?'

Bulls fullback Kurt Lee Arendse raced away down the left hand touchline after fielded a kick only to be hit with a high coat hange…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
09 Apr 2022, 22:14

'I'm lost for words': Ardie Savea demands better from officials

Down by three points against the Crusaders with time up on the clock and a penalty awarded, the Hurricanes made the decision to ki…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
09 Apr 2022, 8:27

All Blacks boss Ian Foster's verdict on Jordie Barrett's midfield move

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has delivered his verdict on the move from fullback to second-five by Hurricanes star Jordie Barr…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
08 Apr 2022, 23:06

'Simply disgraceful' - 'Absolutely shocking' Challenge Cup hit condemned

An ugly-looking hit on a Saracens player in their European Challenge Cup match with Brive has been widely condemned online and a h…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
08 Apr 2022, 18:14

'We need to get better': All Blacks confirm two new additions to coaching staff

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed two new additions to his side's coaching staff following an underwhelming 2021 camp…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Apr 2022, 19:01

It's time for South Africa to prove they're no flash in the pan

It’s been over two years since New Zealand, the former superpowers of rugby sevens, participated in a World Series competition.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Apr 2022, 8:44

Watch: The Stormers breakout wing who is taking over the URC

The 26-year-old has bagged nine tries so far, including two against Ospreys on the weekend. He does not just possess finishing pro…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
06 Apr 2022, 20:54
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