Wallabies boss Dave Rennie says Richie Mo'unga is 'world's best 10'
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has labelled All Blacks playmaker Richie Mo'unga as "the best No. 10 in the world" ahead of his s…
Sam Smith
02 Jul 2021, 17:07
Contributors
Sam Smith
@SamSmithReports
Roving reporter and RugbyPass Employee of the Month Runner Up, March 2016. Based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Newcastle sign Nathan Earle from Premiership champions Harlequins
Newcastle Falcons have signed Nathan Earle on a two-year deal from Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins, the club have confi…
Sam Smith
02 Jul 2021, 3:39
Report: Tonga debutant sensationally axed on eve of All Blacks test
Tonga have reportedly dropped one of their 13 debutants from their side a day out from their test against the All Blacks amid an e…
Sam Smith
02 Jul 2021, 0:31
Kiwi columnist blasted for 'disgusting' take on women's rugby
A Kiwi columnist has been blasted on social media for his take on the women's game in a respected New Zealand rugby magazine.
Sam Smith
01 Jul 2021, 21:59
'A sensible decision' - Lions match moved to avoid football clash
Both the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed that they are to move the Lions vs Sharks fixture forward to avoid a cl…
Sam Smith
01 Jul 2021, 8:10
Aussie back rower's bold 'number one' claim for Wallabies
The Wallabies were able to beat the All Blacks 24-22 in Brisbane last year, something that has helped build belief in the squad he…
Sam Smith
30 Jun 2021, 20:45
Returning Springbok Handre Pollard looking to inflict 'damage' on Georgia
When he returns to test rugby against Georgia this weekend, it will complete a long journey back which Pollard says has prepared h…
Sam Smith
29 Jun 2021, 19:37
Former All Black Lima Sopoaga on his attempt to switch allegiances
Former All Blacks first five Lima Sopoaga has revealed he attempted to make a switch of international allegiances like his former …
Sam Smith
29 Jun 2021, 18:47
'A few weeks ago, I was in the smoko room': The 9-5 workers set to debut for Tonga against All Blacks
Of the 30 players in the Tonga squad to face the All Blacks this weekend, many haven't been exposed to first-class rugby of any ki…
Sam Smith
28 Jun 2021, 22:02
Four Harlequins added as Eddie Jones' names 'final' 38-man England squad
Head coach Eddie Jones has drafted in four Harlequins players as he named his 'final' 38-man squad ahead of England’s two summer…
Sam Smith
28 Jun 2021, 11:50
Champions Cup to re-run 2 pool, nine weekend comp for 2021/22 season
The EPCR are to continue with the new, shortened format of the Heineken Champions Cup as seen in the pandemic hit 2020/21 iteratio…
Sam Smith
28 Jun 2021, 7:24
Wasps secure return of five-cap Springbok after one year absence
Wasps have announced the resigning of back-row Nizaam Carr from the Vodacom Bulls ahead of next season after a year away from the …
Sam Smith
28 Jun 2021, 4:20
Six players at London Irish agree new deals
Six players have committed their immediate futures to London Irish as the club confirmed their first round of contract renewals. …
Sam Smith
28 Jun 2021, 3:45
Springbok coaches offer verdict on Conor Murray getting the Lions captaincy
The appointment of Irish halfback Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions is a familiar one for Springbok head coach …
Sam Smith
27 Jun 2021, 18:58
'I could feel where I have grown': Japan star talks up Super Rugby stint following historic Lions match
He may have only entered the fray in the 52nd minute but Japan loose forward Kazuki Himeno still made a big impact in his team's c…
Sam Smith
27 Jun 2021, 0:17
'Exactly how you want to see the game played': Greater test exposure demanded for 'glorious' Japan
While it was the British and Irish Lions who scored the victory, it was the performance of Japan who had many raving following the…
Sam Smith
26 Jun 2021, 23:06
Random Cryptocurrency labelled a 'scam' appears on the field in Maori All Blacks versus Samoa test
In a first for rugby and perhaps professional sport, a bizarre cryptocurrency has managed to get advertising space on the field du…
Sam Smith
26 Jun 2021, 3:14
'Francois Steyn eat your heart out': Cheslin Kolbe's fires warning shot to Lions with incredible drop goal in Top 14 final
With seemingly nothing on, Dupont pivoted 180 degrees to link with Kolbe back in the pocket, who slammed the goal only inches insi…
Sam Smith
25 Jun 2021, 19:12
New Zealand Super Rugby star Solomon Alaimalo reveals mental health struggles in candid social media post
The pressures of being a professional rugby player are undeniable and one Super Rugby star has opened up on the impact said pressu…
Sam Smith
24 Jun 2021, 18:37
'He will be a handful': Springboks assistant coach wary of threat posed by South African-born Duhan van der Merwe
The South African-born Scotland star will make his first appearance in the famous red jersey against Japan at Murrayfield Stadium …
Sam Smith
23 Jun 2021, 21:10
