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Sam Smith

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

Sonny Bill Williams' rocky All Blacks debut that led to man of the match second outing

Williams' first touch of the match came within the opening minute, receiving a poor pass from Mils Muliaina as the fullback was ru…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
22 Dec 2022, 19:12

Watch: The Super Cup altercation that's seen Georgia captain banned for three Tests

Georgia may have celebrated a second successive Super Cup victory over the weekend, but the win has come at a cost.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
23 Dec 2022, 5:30

'That wasn't meant to be': Former Wales centre announces retirement

Centre Cory Allen has today announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Dec 2022, 8:06

Three time World Cup winner Farah Palmer made Dame

Dame Farah's exploits in the black jersey include three consecutive Rugby World Cup titles, leading the Black ferns to victory in …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Dec 2022, 22:19

Fiji Rugby CEO resigns effective immediately with more changes possible

Fiji Rugby Chief Executive Mr. John O’Connor has resigned effective immediately, after six years in the role since joining the r…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
05 Jan 2023, 19:18

A 'gumpy' Sam Whitelock got Most Improved Player four years running before settling on rugby

Sam Whitelock may have racked up 143 tests and won two Rugby World Cups for the All Blacks, but rugby wasn't always the sport he l…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
06 Jan 2023, 21:40

Former All Black Aaron Cruden red-carded for clean out on Faf De Klerk

Former All Black first five Aaron Cruden was handed a red card for a clean out gone wrong which collected Springboks scrumhalf Faf…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Jan 2023, 14:42

Yellow and red cards fly for Springboks and All Blacks in Japan

Two reds and three yellow cards were issued to international stars across the latest round of Japan Rugby League one in the three …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Jan 2023, 17:05

'Hurts to watch': Frustrations grow over Toulon's Springbok star Kolbe

The use of Toulon's megastar wing Cheslin Kolbe has come under question as fans grow frustrated with the Springboks star and the h…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Jan 2023, 19:39

Ruahei Demant and Ardie Savea recognised as NZ's best at annual awards

Black Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, includin…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
08 Dec 2022, 3:14

'Spineless': When the All Blacks massacred the Boks in 2011

In a stiff Wellington southerly the Springboks were smite by the All Blacks after a sublime performance by Dan Carter.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Dec 2022, 23:05

'I was too light': Former Wallaby whiz kid opens up on early international career

Former Wallaby and Australian rugby prodigy Jack Maddocks has opened up about his short international career.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Dec 2022, 19:31

The big play by Codie Taylor that made Willie le Roux and Ellis Park furious

A big play by hooker Codie Taylor shook the South African crowd as he came up with a massive kick chase to pin the Springboks deep…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
07 Dec 2022, 15:54

'My players are not safe': Ex-All Black at the centre of high shot controversy

Former All Black Vaea Fifita was at the centre of controversy in the Scarlets 32-15 loss to the Lions in South Africa.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
04 Dec 2022, 15:57

Watch: Matthieu Jalibert puts Ntamack on notice with untouchable performance

Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has delivered a masterclass for Bordeaux Begles in their comprehensive 33-13 win over Brive.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
03 Dec 2022, 15:49

'We are making it a bit boring': Former Bok coach's gripe with current approach

Former Springboks head coach Peter de Villiers has offered his thoughts on who should play No 10 for South Africa heading into the…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Nov 2022, 23:33

'That is not the game': Ex-Bok coach de Villiers calls out Erasmus' one-sided approach

Former Springboks head coach Peter de Villiers has shared his views on the Rassie Erasmus saga which he believes has taken the gam…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Nov 2022, 16:59

'If I had my time again, I would have picked him': Hansen's 2019 World Cup selection regret

Sir Steve Hansen has revealed his World Cup selection regret from the All Blacks failed bid in Japan for three consecutive World C…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Nov 2022, 20:58

Springbok Du Toit awaits fate as disciplinary hearing set

The date has been set for South African prop Thomas du Toit's disciplinary hearing following his red card against England for a hi…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Nov 2022, 21:04

Cell C Sharks head coach steps down after Cardiff loss

The Sharks today announced that by mutual consent, the Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Sean Everitt has stepped down from his role.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Nov 2022, 20:54
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