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Sam Smith

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

Botia learns his fate after becoming the first red-carded Champions Cup final player

Fijian international Levani Botia lasted just 28 minutes of the May 22 Champions Cup final and he has now been banned for his red …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
02 Jun 2021, 11:20

Crusaders rest key All Blacks for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against Western Force

The Crusaders will face the Western Force without All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga in this weekend's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
02 Jun 2021, 1:01

Blues re-call All Blacks trio for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against Reds in Brisbane

The Blues have re-called three All Blacks, including their captain, into their starting side to face the Reds at Suncorp Stadium o…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 22:47

Next weekend's Gloucester vs Bath Premiership match has been cancelled

Gloucester were looking forward to take another step towards European qualification but their Premiership match versus Bath is no…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 8:27

Blair picks 17 uncapped players for Scotland, including five English-based forwards

Interim Scotland boss Mike Blair is intent on giving Gregor Townsend's squad a fresh look, naming 17 uncapped players for their su…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 7:59

'I'm totally at peace': Bath hooker Ross Batty retires with immediate effect

The 34-year-old Ross Batty has enjoyed a 16-year career in the professional ranks but the Bath hooker is now retiring on medical g…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 7:28

Connacht sign Tongan international Fifita

Connacht have confirmed that they have signed Tongan international second row Leva Fifita.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 May 2021, 12:29

Tampin agrees deal with Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have agreed a new contract with prop Mark Tampin, who will remain at Kingston Park Stadium for at least another …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 May 2021, 6:32

'He'll be the most dangerous player': The Waratahs bad boy who could be the Wallabies' saviour

Although the Waratahs fell to yet another heavy defeat - this time at the hands of the Crusaders - last weekend, there was a brigh…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 May 2021, 21:19

Watch: Magician Aaron Smith sets up two sublimes tries for Highlanders in opening quarter of Rebels battle

At 32 years of age, Aaron Smith is perhaps in career-best form and has at times almost single-handedly won matches for the Highlan…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 May 2021, 2:11

'Why aren't we checking that?': High tackle controversy surfaces Iess than 24 hours after Damian McKenzie red card

Damian McKenzie was sent from the field in the Chiefs' shock loss to the Reds and just one day later, many are questioning why a s…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 May 2021, 1:47

Scare for Springboks as Cheslin Kolbe forced from the field after seven minutes of play against Clermont

The Springboks camp were delivered a scare in Toulouse's Top 14 clash against Clermont when star wing Cheslin Kolbe limped from th…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 23:49

Watch: The Wilkinson-like performance from Toulon's young French flyhalf that could put him on the Australian tour

The 22-year-old Carbonel has won two under-20 World Championships and displaced the highly-rated Anthony Belleau as the starter at…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 21:36

'It's just ridiculous': The All Blacks left-wing picture becoming a logjam as fans can't separate options

Blues wing Caleb Clarke had a memorable 2020 season with the All Blacks, but his departure to the All Blacks Sevens team for the O…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 20:39

Watch: Blues star Finlay Christie scores contender for try of the season against Brumbies

Blues halfback Finlay Christie has scored a contender for try of the season after blitzing the Brumbies defence in a spectacular s…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 4:49

Former Wallabies centurion eyes unexpected return to NPC and Super Rugby in New Zealand

Former Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu is eyeing a New Zealand rugby comeback after returning to the country following his exit fr…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 22:49

Ex-Wallabies star Samu Kerevi latest high-profile player to switch to sevens ahead of Olympics

Former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi is set to join the Australian sevens set-up as he eyes a gold medal at this year's Tokyo Olympic…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 20:42

Bath confirm the two signings who will replace departing tightheads Thomas and Judge

With tightheads Henry Thomas and Christian Judge both leaving at the end of the season, Bath have gone shopping to find two replac…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 12:14

Northampton Saints sign Samoan international Nansen

Northampton Saints have signed Samoan international second row Brandon Nansen from the Dragons.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 10:12

Pirates prop drafted straight into Worcester starting team after just one week's training

Brand new recruit Jay Tyack will go straight into Worcester Warriors’ starting XV in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match ag…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 8:18
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