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Sam Smith

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

'They're a train wreck': Chiefs slammed by broadcaster as they face losing streak record

A long-serving commentator has labelled the Chiefs as "a train wreck" as they stare down the barrel of a record-breaking losing ru…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 21:15

Crusaders star set for 100th match as loose forward duo welcomed back from injury to face Blues

Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance against his former side, the Blues, at Eden Park in Auckla…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 18:34

Italy make two changes in team for Scotland

Having endured four more Six Nations losses on the bounce, Italy have picked the team they hope can avoid a 2021 whitewash away to…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 11:00

James Lowe dropped entirely as Ireland make six changes for England

Andy Farrell has revealed his Ireland team to take on England this Saturday in Dublin in a 2021 Six Nations finale.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 10:25

Wasps name international locking duo for raid on Newcastle

Joe Launchbury returns to the Wasps starting line-up as they travel to Kingston Park to play Newcastle Falcons in Gallagher Premie…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 8:23

Wales make just one change in team for Six Nations decider

Rejuvenated Wales are just one more win away from clinching the 2021 Six Nations Grand Slam and they have named their team to face…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 6:04

'I'm excited by his vision': Alan Gilpin becomes new World Rugby CEO

With the long-serving Brett Gosper having switched sports and moved to NFL, World Rugby have confirmed their new CEO is Alan Gilpi…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 5:21

'That's something we haven't seen from the French in awhile': What made these Kiwi players take notice of the power growing in Six Nations rugby

Despite falling short against England at Twickenham, France's second impressive Six Nations campaign has reaffirmed their status a…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
17 Mar 2021, 23:05

'I think that's what Super Rugby wants and needs': Hype surrounds first leg of Blues v Crusaders battle

Despite the quality of the rugby and teams on offer in Super Rugby Aotearoa, there's one element that the competition has been mis…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
17 Mar 2021, 20:36

Crusaders lock in second rower Mitchell Dunshea with a new contract extension

Crusaders lock Mitchell Dunshea has signed a contract extension with both the reigning Super Rugby Aotearoa champions in the Crusa…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Mar 2021, 20:16

'That doesn't automatically mean they'd come up trumps': All Blacks great weighs in on Super Rugby Trans-Tasman theory

All Blacks legend Andrew Mehrtens has slammed the idea that New Zealand rugby sides would easily beat their Australian counterpart…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Mar 2021, 19:04

Exact dates, venues and kick-off times confirmed for Champions Cup round of 16

Leinster vs Toulon will get the Champions Cup round of 16 started on April 2, with defending champions Exeter in action at home a …

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Mar 2021, 10:25

Edinburgh sign Ireland age-grade hooker McBurney as Willemse' departure confirmed

Tuesday is moving day in the Edinburgh hooker position as Richard Cockerill has signed Adam McBurney and is releasing Mike Willems…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
16 Mar 2021, 6:55

'I think he came into his own on the weekend': The biggest movers and shakers from the opening weeks of Super Rugby Aotearoa

We're now three weeks into the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season and a number of talented, young footballers have likely raised the…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Mar 2021, 22:08

'He's hungry to make a statement': How Rieko Ioane can lock down the All Blacks No 13 jersey

Blues star Rieko Ioane is beginning to state his case to claim the All Blacks' No 13 jersey after an impressive start to Super Rug…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Mar 2021, 20:37

Watch: Great day turns ugly as Springbok Jesse Kriel has nasty head clash in match-winning performance

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has inspired his Canon Eagles side to a 40-32 win over Yamaha Jubilo in the latest round of the Japan…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Mar 2021, 18:17

Ulster sign former All Blacks back row Craig Newby

Former All Blacks looseforward Craig Newby has been confirmed as Ulster Rugby's new skills coach ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Mar 2021, 9:52

REPORT: Pieter Steph du Toit to exit SA for Japan

World Player of the Year Pieter Steph du Toit is set to cash in with a stint in Japan, according to reports coming out of South Af…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Mar 2021, 6:48

Crusaders star set for sideline stint after sustaining shoulder injury in Chiefs clash

A Crusaders star is set for a sideline spell after dislocating his shoulder during his side's 39-17 win over the Chiefs in Christc…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
15 Mar 2021, 0:25

Rebels lock picks up suspension for dangerous tackle during win over Force

Melbourne Rebels lock Ross Haylett-Petty has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle during their tight Super Rugby…

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
14 Mar 2021, 18:29
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