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Sam Smith

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

Report: World Rugby set to introduce two new laws for Rugby Championship, international tests

World Rugby will introduce two controversial new rules to test matches for the latter half of the season, according to reports out…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
23 Jun 2021, 21:14

Maori All Blacks name two debutants for battle with Samoa

Maori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named two debutants for the Maori All Blacks' opening clash of the year against S…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
23 Jun 2021, 20:27

'He's got a huge opportunity': The All Blacks midfielder with the most to gain

With Ngani Laumape heading to France, Jack Goodhue sidelined for the season and Anton Lienert-Brown on the mend from minor surgery…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
22 Jun 2021, 23:51

'Is there any innovation left?': John Kirwan questions whether the All Blacks can evolve again to retake number one spot

Kirwan questioned whether New Zealand has any innovation left after back-to-back World Cups, with the Northern Hemisphere improvin…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
21 Jun 2021, 20:40

Sale Sharks tie down flanker on two-year deal

Sale Sharks flanker Cameron Neild has signed a new two-year deal which will extend his time with the club to ten years.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
21 Jun 2021, 12:12

Leicester Tigers sign a Puma and a Queensland Reds star

Leicester Tigers' recruitment drive continues with confirmation from the club that they have signed Argentina international Juan P…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
21 Jun 2021, 10:10

Report: Blues and Hurricanes set to exchange ex-All Blacks prospects for 2022 Super Rugby season

Fresh off their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman title-winning exploits, the Blues are reportedly set to do a double-deal with the Hurrica…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
21 Jun 2021, 1:33

Disturbing scenes as Toulouse star Romain Ntamack stretchered off after sickening tackle and fall

There were immediate concerns for Ntamack's safety after a sickening fall that occurred after being knocked out during a rush tack…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
20 Jun 2021, 3:22

'Bow to me or crucify me': South African journo who tore apart Alun Wyn Jones doubles down on position

The South African journalist who took aim at Alun Wyn Jones and the Lions has doubled down on his position as he clarified that re…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
20 Jun 2021, 2:33

'Fooled us into thinking SA Rugby is better': Benetton's dominant Rainbow Cup win a big reality check for SA teams in Europe

The South African champion Bulls have been outclassed 35-8 by Italian club Benetton in the final of the Rainbow Cup in Treviso in …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
20 Jun 2021, 1:40

The biggest challenge facing the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final

Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon has made it clear his side must overcome the Blues' enormous forward pack if they are to come awa…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Jun 2021, 22:52

'We need it': Blues chief executive reveals plans for global club competition are underway

Blues chief executive Andrew Hore has revealed plans to create a Champions League-style global club competition are underway.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Jun 2021, 21:09

Report: All Blacks lose another star to injury ahead of July test series against Tonga and Fiji

The All Blacks have reportedly lost yet another key player just weeks out from their July test series against Tonga and Fiji.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Jun 2021, 19:38

Chiefs coach breaks silence over reports of Lachlan Boshier's departure to Japan

A Chiefs coach has broken his silence in the wake of reports that star loose forward Lachlan Boshier is set to leave the franchise…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Jun 2021, 0:01

Three Crusaders stars have played their final match for the Super Rugby Aotearoa champions

The Crusaders will need to do some further recruitment ahead of next season with three of their players set to depart the franchis…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
17 Jun 2021, 22:56

Jordie Barrett pledges ongoing allegiance to Hurricanes

Hurricanes playmaker Jordie Barrett has recommitted to the Wellington franchise for one more season.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Jun 2021, 19:33

'If they could have played that first Test I would have taken them': Springbok legend Matfield thinks the Lions are lacking in one key area

Legendary Springboks skipper Victor Matfield did it all throughout his illustrious career, a three time Super Rugby champion, Tri-…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Jun 2021, 19:31

The Blues and Highlanders stars who could become All Blacks bolters after this weekend's final

Two ex-Super Rugby stars have outlined who they believe could push their way into the All Blacks squad with strong performances in…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Jun 2021, 2:29

'Dodged a bullet': Julian Savea hits back at Toulon fan following club president's cryptic comments

Former All Blacks star Julian Savea has hit back at suggestions linking him to cryptic comments made by Toulon president Bernard L…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Jun 2021, 1:19

Self-isolating player forces Jones to make change to England squad

Gloucester hooker Jack Singleton has withdrawn from the England squad and is self-isolating following a COVID-19 close contact not…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 10:26
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