Principality Stadium set to welcome over 8,000 fans for summer Tests
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that the Principality Stadium will welcome 8,200 fans for each of their Test matches this summ…
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 7:54
Contributors
Sam Smith
@SamSmithReports
Roving reporter and RugbyPass Employee of the Month Runner Up, March 2016. Based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Former Gloucester star Adams dies after battle with cancer
Former Gloucester centre Jack Adams passed away on Saturday at the age of 34 after a battle with cancer.
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 6:07
Ryan to captain Ireland this summer as Sexton misses out on 37-man squad
James Ryan will captain Ireland this summer against Japan and the USA, as Johnny Sexton misses out on Andy Farrell's 37-man squad.
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 5:20
Newcastle make second prop signing in five days
Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-yea…
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 4:42
RFU announce tackle law changes in age grade rugby
The Rugby Football Union have announced an introduction of a law change to the tackle height in age grade rugby in England for the…
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 3:35
'Never say never': Hurricanes boss drops hint over future of off-contract stars Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has dropped a hint over whether star players Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea will stay at the f…
Sam Smith
13 Jun 2021, 22:16
'We'll be sweating on a few guys': Blues reveal injury concerns for key players ahead of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has revealed a couple of his key players are in doubt for the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final again…
Sam Smith
13 Jun 2021, 20:42
'Boks will love it': Finn Russell's magic pass for Racing 92 oddly has Springbok fans licking their lips
The high-risk, high-reward play of Scotland's number 10 presents a unique proposition for the British & Irish Lions, who have sele…
Sam Smith
13 Jun 2021, 1:57
'Lord help us': Past history of Lions series' referees against the Springboks has been dug up
Much has been made over the announcement of the Springboks and Lions squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, but little emph…
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 22:21
'There was some upset guys afterwards': Crusaders won't dwell on 'seven genuine try opportunities' missed
For the first time since Scott Robertson took over as head coach in 2017, the Crusaders won't be contesting a Super Rugby final.
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 21:10
'Those are the kind of guys that we look up to': Springboks driven by standards set by the Steyns says Kriel
Kriel says the squad is still learning from both of the Steyns, who were apart of the 2009 2-1 series victory over the touring Lio…
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 20:35
Shock result: Crusaders left to rue costly errors with win over Rebels not enough for final guarantee
In a shock result, the Crusaders have failed to record the requisite winning margin needed over the Rebels to book themselves a sp…
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 1:27
'Players will go in their droves': Dave Rennie shuts down quick fix for Australian exodus
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is adamant that opening up national selection to include overseas players is not the way forward for t…
Sam Smith
11 Jun 2021, 21:34
New Zealand fans left asking one question after Hurricanes victory: 'How did NZ Rugby let Laumape go?'
Ngani Laumape's performance for the Hurricanes against the Reds has understandably left many wondering why NZR weren't willing to …
Sam Smith
11 Jun 2021, 20:50
'Another day, another set of rules': Hurricanes prop let off with yellow card after dangerous tackle
Referees have seemingly struggled throughout this year's Super Rugby competitions to consistently make the correct calls when it c…
Sam Smith
11 Jun 2021, 19:06
Former All Blacks star Malakai Fekitoa switches international allegiance to represent Tonga
Former All Blacks star Malakai Fekitoa has confirmed his switch of international allegiance to represent Tonga.
Sam Smith
10 Jun 2021, 23:21
'Very disrespectful': Beauden Barrett's frustrations after facing off with former side
Beauden Barrett's former Hurricanes cohort weren't going to let him off scot-free when they eventually went into battle as rivals …
Sam Smith
10 Jun 2021, 19:22
'I needed some sort of change or stimulation if I wanted to stay in New Zealand': Beauden Barrett sheds light on move to Blues
Beauden Barrett's move from the Hurricanes to the Blues was hailed as one of the biggest coups in Super Rugby's history but it lef…
Sam Smith
10 Jun 2021, 17:55
Crusaders' big mover Leicester Fainga'anuku staying in Christchurch
When contracts at the Crusaders come to an end, there's always a threat that players will head elsewhere around New Zealand due to…
Sam Smith
09 Jun 2021, 17:27
Benetton bizarrely seal their Rainbow Cup final place with a cancellation
The Rainbow Cup had turned out to be a dog's dinner of a tournament and the latest farce is Benetton reaching the final via a canc…
Sam Smith
09 Jun 2021, 4:52
