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Sam Smith

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

'Absolutely crazy': Baffling decision for Springboks-Ireland clash already causing headaches

The last time the two sides played in 2017 a similar situation played out with Ireland donning a greyish dark tone alternate jerse…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Nov 2022, 17:00

'Flush the toliet': All Blacks fans not convinced after struggle over Japan

The All Blacks have copped a truck load of flak after a poor showing in the first Test of their end of year tour against Japan.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Oct 2022, 4:50

RECAP: Rugby World Cup 2021 Live Updates: England vs Australia & Canada vs USA

Join us here for live updates, scores, stats, and more as Rugby World Cup 2021 Quarter Finals 3 & 4 play out in the pouring rain a…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Oct 2022, 20:57

RECAP: Rugby World Cup 2021 Quarter Finals 1 & 2

Join us here for live updates, scores, stats, and more as the Rugby World Cup 2021 Quarter Finals get underway with France vs Ital…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Oct 2022, 23:29

Autumn Internationals | Live Updates | Japan vs New Zealand and Scotland vs Australia

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
27 Oct 2022, 18:19

Black Ferns bring back big guns for quarter-final clash

Black Ferns coaches have named a powerful match day 23 for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Wales.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
26 Oct 2022, 17:07

Crusaders name 2023 squad in pursuit of seventh consecutive Super Rugby title

“The mixture of enthusiasm and experience in the squad is great and we can’t wait to see the growth of the group.”

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
25 Oct 2022, 19:23

Five new signings for the Hurricanes as 2023 squad named

The Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
25 Oct 2022, 17:06

'Not fit for purpose': NZ Rugby blasted for schedule clash

While the All Blacks are back on the menu this weekend, the Black Ferns will also be tackling Wales in their World Cup quarter-fin…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
25 Oct 2022, 9:38

Italy's Tounesi suspended 12 games for biting Japanese player

The Committee concluded that the player bit a Japanese player which offence merited a red card and accordingly upheld the citing c…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
25 Oct 2022, 1:18

Recent All Black Aidan Ross re-signs with Chiefs

Ross made his Test debut for the All Blacks against Ireland in July and was recently named in the All Blacks XV squad for the Nort…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
24 Oct 2022, 16:09

'Why he's not in the All Blacks XV squad, I will never know'

Wellington Lions coach Leo Crowley is the latest high profile critic of the All Blacks XV selections.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
24 Oct 2022, 0:28

RECAP: Rugby World Cup 2021 Match Day 6 live updates: England vs South Africa

Follow all the action live from Waitakere Stadium on Match Day 6 at Rugby World Cup 2021 with Japan Women vs Italy Women, Canada W…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
22 Oct 2022, 18:52

RECAP: Rugby World Cup 2021 Match Day 5 live updates

Follow all the action live from Match Day 5 at Rugby World Cup 2021 with the Wallaroos vs Wales Women, Black Ferns vs Scotland and…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
21 Oct 2022, 22:13

Black Ferns name new captain for final World Cup pool game

In just her second start for the Black Ferns, halfback Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu will lead the side against Scotland.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Oct 2022, 18:28

Chiefs lock in rising talent Etene Nanai-Seturo with extension

The Chiefs have announced the re-signing of 23-year-old Etene Nanai-Seturo for the 2023 Super Rugby Season.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Oct 2022, 16:44

All Blacks XV rake signs new deal with Crusaders

A potential All Black of the future has inked a new deal with the Crusaders which will see him remain in Christchurch for the next…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
19 Oct 2022, 7:45

Rieko Ioane signs short-term extension with New Zealand Rugby

All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2023.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Oct 2022, 17:58

'Let's be honest, some of these guys aren't proven': Ex-Crusader on All Blacks XV selections

Former Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall has offered his view on the All Blacks XV selections which may have an adverse impact.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
17 Oct 2022, 17:09

Chiefs extend All Black lock Tupou Vaa'i long term

Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby reach three year contract extension with lock Tupou Vaa'i until 2025.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
17 Oct 2022, 16:11
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