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Sam Smith

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

Watch: Leicester Fainga'anuku blasts through the Hurricanes on way to hat-trick for Crusaders

Crusaders left wing Leicester Fainga'anuku has started the season in blistering form scoring three tries in his side's 42-32 win o…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Feb 2022, 18:06

Watch: James O'Connor gets creamed by a classic ball-and-all tackle in his 100th Super game

James O'Connor celebrated his 100th Super game in the Queensland Reds opening Super Rugby Pacific encounter against the Melbourne …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Feb 2022, 17:10

'I am a rugby player but I am also a rugby fan': Pablo Matera on living out his Crusaders dream

Los Pumas star Pablo Matera was elated after his first game of Super Rugby for the Crusaders after beating the Hurricanes 42-32 in…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Feb 2022, 16:34

Watch: The freakish Super Rugby try that's left fans questioning the laws

It might be too early to already be talking about a 'try of the season' contender with just four games of Super Rugby Pacific play…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Feb 2022, 11:34

Beauden Barrett admits behind the scenes retirement scare

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has revealed that he considered retiring from rugby last year as he struggled with the symptoms of…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Feb 2022, 5:13

Ardie Savea questions 'health and safety' of four-hour Super Rugby Pacific bus trips

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has expressed player welfare concerns regarding the four-hour bus trips between Queenstown and Dune…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Feb 2022, 19:02

Scrapping captain's referral 'brings it back to being a bit more authentic'

As with recent seasons, Super Rugby Pacific will continue to trial some minor law tweaks in 2022 - but there's one regulation that…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Feb 2022, 8:54

Sir Steve Hansen's verdict on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's All Blacks chances

Former All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen has delivered his verdict on new Blues star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's chances of succeed…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Feb 2022, 0:02

'They'd be the favourites for sure': Crusaders halfback says rival Blues are frontrunners for title

The defending Trans-Tasman champions head into the season with a strong roster bolstered by high profile recruits after a successf…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Feb 2022, 18:58

Shannon Frizell set for 50th cap as Highlanders team named for Chiefs

The team have finished their second week in the Queenstown Super Rugby bubble and recovered well following the Game of Three Halve…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Feb 2022, 17:43

Chiefs announce co-captain to partner Sam Cane

With Sam Cane returning to the fold following a frustrating injury last season, the Chiefs have announced a co-captaincy structure…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Feb 2022, 13:03

Just one player with Super Rugby experience named for Fijian Drua's debut fixture

New side Fijian Drua will kick off their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Waratahs in Parramatta on Friday evening, with h…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Feb 2022, 9:19

Springboks commit to SANZAAR amid renewed Nations Championship talk

The Springboks will continue to compete in the Rugby Championship after SA Rugby joined NZR, RA and UAR in re-committing to SANZAA…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Feb 2022, 20:10

Watch: The magic pass by Antoine Dupont that has the rugby world in awe

The Toulouse scrumhalf has elevated his status to one of the game's must watch players with the way he is able to produce plays th…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
14 Feb 2022, 17:47

'Lost his head': Welsh fans were fuming at Dan Biggar's late game decision

His 69th minute drop goal ended up as the difference between the two sides as Scotland failed to respond and the scoreline remaine…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
13 Feb 2022, 0:17

Watch: Hurricanes miraculous 'Hail Mary' passage of play to beat the Crusaders past 80 minutes

The Hurricanes have squeezed a 27-24 victory over a Crusaders team laden with returning All Blacks after a stunning last passage o…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
12 Feb 2022, 23:16

Super Rugby opener postponed after Moana Pasifika outbreak

The historic first ever Super Rugby clash between the newly formed Moana Pasifika and the Blues this coming Friday has been postpo…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
12 Feb 2022, 20:33

'No mathematical sense': Ireland's decision to take points on offer scrutinised

Head coach Andy Farrell defended the call to go for three points, saying there is no doubt it was 'the right decision' in the mome…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
12 Feb 2022, 17:54

NZR statement: Super Rugby Pacific bubble breach in Queenstown

Rugby authorities in New Zealand have confirmed the bubble safety net thrown up around the teams based in Queenstown ahead of the …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
09 Feb 2022, 5:45

Watch: Springbok Jesse Kriel stars in losing effort with two stunning individual tries

Springboks utility back Jesse Kriel scored a double in the latest round of Japan Rugby League One action, but couldn't prevent his…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
08 Feb 2022, 22:50
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