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Sam Smith

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

Cantabrian Sam Darry's move north paying dividends with the young lock clocking up more game time than Crusaders counterparts

When Sam Darry signed with the Blues for 2021, he expected he'd spend most weekends watching his teammates from the sidelines. Tha…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2021, 21:44

'Doesn't seem very fair': Pablo Matera's impending move to the Crusaders has split the fanbase

While new Crusaders signing Pablo Matera is one of the top players in the world, not everyone is happy that the Super Rugby champi…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2021, 20:08

Saracens make nine changes for latest Championship outing, benching Jamie George

Nottingham is the latest pitstop for Saracens in their bid to secure promotion but they will keep Jamie George in reserve this wee…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2021, 9:48

Ealing sign USA World Cup back-rower Al-Jiboori

USA back-rower Malon Al-Jiboori, who appeared at the 2019 World Cup in Japan, will now link up with promotion-chasing Ealing Trail…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2021, 9:14

Connacht bring in South African forwards coach who succeeded Paul O'Connell at Stade

With Jimmy Duffy turning down an extension to try his luck elsewhere, Connacht have appointed Dewald Senekal as their new forwards…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2021, 8:46

Double yellow card in Hurricanes v Highlanders clash leaves everyone gobsmacked

While a double yellow card isn't unheard of in top-level professional rugby encounters, normally the dual sin-binning is a result …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2021, 4:06

Worcester Warriors sign 20-year-old English qualified triallist from Scarlets

Warriors have completed the signing of Wales Under-20s wing Harri Doel from Scarlets for the 2021/22 season.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Apr 2021, 11:35

Irish assistant Les Kiss linked with Super Rugby role as Ben Meehan quits Exiles

Having joined London Irish in March 2018 after his stint in charge at Ulster unsuccessfully, Les Kiss is now linked with a Super R…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Apr 2021, 9:50

Ulster and Leicester Tigers make five changes for semi-final

Leicester and Ulster have named their sides for this Friday night's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Welford Road.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Apr 2021, 7:20

Edinburgh bring in Henry Immelman from the Top 14

South African Henry Immelman will bring his five-year stint in France to an end with a move to Edinburgh next season.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Apr 2021, 6:48

Second Russian tighthead joins a Premiership club inside the space of a week

Less than a week after London Irish announced the signing of Vladimir Podrezov, Gloucester have secured his Russia teammate Kirill…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Apr 2021, 5:33

'The old format is better': All Blacks star's take on Super Rugby Aotearoa

While Super Rugby Aotearoa has been an unmitigated success, there have also been some undeniable adverse consequences of the high-…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2021, 18:17

'A huge signing': Worcester sign Wales' Owen Williams for next season

Jonathan Thomas is continuing to sign a raft of new players for Worcester next season, the latest being ex-Wales out-half Owen Wil…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2021, 11:17

'In anyone's language it's a really bad look': Woodward launches scathing attack on Eddie Jones over Japanese nixer

World Cup winner Clive Woodward is furious that current England boss Eddie Jones has popped up in Japan so soon after RFU 6N revie…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2021, 7:31

Ex-Scotland winger Tommy Seymour has retired from playing at the age of 32

Tommy Seymour has spent the last decade of his career art Glasgow but the 2017 Lions winger has now opted to retire from playing. …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2021, 6:49

Wasps hand Nottingham boss Fowkes a full-time role

Nottingham boss Neil Fowkes had been double jobbing since rugby returned in England last July, linking up part-time with Wasps.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2021, 6:32

Jason Robinson is back at Sale 14 years after playing his last game

Jason Robinson became a World Cup winner with England when he was at Sale and he is now back at the Premiership club after 14 year…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2021, 4:03

Watch: Springboks star Jesse Kriel activates Ronaldo-mode after ripping up Greig Laidlaw's NTT Shining Arcs

Kriel dispatched his World Cup-winning teammate Malcolm Marx, who plays for the Shining Arcs as Canon ran away 43-13 winners on th…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2021, 1:16

'I've got no doubt I wasn't the best out and out 15': Beauden Barrett concedes fullback race as he eyes return to All Blacks fold

All Black Beauden Barrett has made a shock confession as he eyes up his return to New Zealand later this season after completing h…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
27 Apr 2021, 17:50

Worcester sign 'physical and powerful' Tongan No8 Sione Vailanu

Ambitious Worcester have announced yet another signing for 2021/22, capturing Sione Vailanu from Premiership rivals Wasps.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
27 Apr 2021, 11:55
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