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Sam Smith

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

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe has gone viral over post-match act of humility but not all fans are pleased

Springboks star and World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe has gone viral after Toulouse's Champions Cup win over Munster, but not for his u…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
03 Apr 2021, 21:12

Watch: Former Wallaby rival Foley carded for flattening Beauden Barrett but the All Black has last laugh

The match-winning try came just one week after Barrett's 40-metre penalty goal on the last play of the game sunk Toyota Verblitz. …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
03 Apr 2021, 15:37

Ardie Savea opens up on possibility of filling in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has remained coy about the possibility of replacing Sam Cane as All Blacks skipper over the coming …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
02 Apr 2021, 22:17

Report: Waratahs refuse to rule out Michael Cheika return following Rob Penney sacking

The Waratahs are refusing to rule out the prospect of Michael Cheika returning to the franchise following the sacking of Rob Penne…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
02 Apr 2021, 18:26

Unused England call-up Paolo Odogwu to start first match since January 8 as Wasps make three changes to face Clermont

It's been a frustrating twelve weeks in between match starts for Paolo Odogwu who was in the form of his life at Wasps before Engl…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
02 Apr 2021, 7:52

'I hope that we can get back to that': Springbok and ex-All Black wants to see South African sides return to Super Rugby

A former All Black and current Springbok hope Super Rugby hasn't seen the last of South Africa's involvement in the competition.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Apr 2021, 22:01

Ardie Savea takes aim at New Zealand's sports reporters in spat over Josh Ioane saga

Ardie Savea is not happy with how the standing down of six Highlanders players has been covered by New Zealand's media - and he's …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Apr 2021, 20:15

England and Scotland name teams for Saturday's opening round Six Nations match

The wait for the 2021 Women's Six Nations is nearly over with champions England and Scotland naming their XVs for Saturday's openi…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Apr 2021, 5:47

Just two non-Irish club players gain selection in the 2020/21 PRO14 Dream Team

After a Guinness PRO14 season where the Irish provinces were to the fore, they have now dominated the 2020/21 Dream Team XV.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Apr 2021, 5:19

Decisions are in from the Nonu red card and Tekori citing hearings

Ma'a Nonu and Joe Tekori got into disciplinary trouble in France last weekend and the verdicts are in regarding the Toulon and Tou…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
01 Apr 2021, 4:48

'We've seen that neither of those things have been forthcoming - patience or financial resources': Jilted Rob Penney unleashes on Waratahs decision-makers

After 18 months of poor results, head coach Rob Penney has been sacked by the Waratahs - but Penney has suggested that there are f…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 Mar 2021, 18:55

'Look for Tana': The lesson the Blues will take from their season-jeopardising loss to the Chiefs

Two weeks ago, the Blues were heading into their match with the Crusaders knowing that a victory would put them in great stead to …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 Mar 2021, 15:55

The red tape reason why Rynhardt Elstadt isn't available for the Toulouse trip to Munster

Rynhardt Elstadt was expecting to be involved in this weekend's Champions Cup round of 16 match but the Toulouse forward will now …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 Mar 2021, 10:23

The WRU verdict on Wayne Pivac's Wales tenure

There were calls last November for Wayne Pivac to be sacked as Wales boss but the WRU didn't agree and their decision has been vin…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 Mar 2021, 9:50

Plan for Marseille to host this May's European finals has been abandoned

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals were due to be held in Marseille this May but that EPCR plan has now been scuppered.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
31 Mar 2021, 9:22

Watch: Rough day at the office for Beauden Barrett as he gets strong-armed by Toyota in fierce contest

All Black flyhalf Beauden Barrett lined up at 10 for Suntory as his side looked to keep their unbeaten streak alive, but it wasn't…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Mar 2021, 16:26

Munster confirm that a one-cap Springboks player will replace the retiring CJ Stander

Munster have worked quickly to decide who they want to replace the retiring CJ Stander and they have signed Jason Jenkins from Top…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Mar 2021, 7:16

Ban issued after Ewels' double yellow card sending off for Bath

Bath skipper Charlie Ewels was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys in the 68th minute at Brentford for a second foul play yell…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
30 Mar 2021, 5:13

Watch: Former Reds young gun is one of the form flyhalves in Japan after carving up Springbok centre

The 22-year-old flyhalf has undoubtedly become one of the form flyhalves in the entire Top League this season, each week dazzling …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Mar 2021, 16:03

Marcell Coetzee ruled out of Ulster's Challenge Cup clash with Harlequins

Meanwhile, Zebre's Marco Manfredi has been banned for three weeks following his red card against Ulster on March 19. 

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
29 Mar 2021, 11:01
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