Aaron Smith rugby player
Aaron Smith rugby player

Aaron Smith

21st Nov 1988 1.73m/83kg Scrum Half

History: Maori All Blacks and Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The history of the Māori All Blacks versus Ireland or Irish teams is short yet significant.     In 1888-89, some twenty-two years before the official formation of a New Zealand Māori side...

Folau Fakatava brought to tears with All Blacks call up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New All Blacks halfback Folau Fakatava said hearing his name read out in the squad to prepare for the series against Ireland left him in tears.     It had always been his dream to play for...

Winners & Losers: All Blacks squad to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster named his first squad of 2022 with six uncapped players.   The All Blacks' boss has sprung a few surprise selections, with some of the selections with...

Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series.   Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad.    Pita...

All Blacks Name Squad To Face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.” Ian Foster...

Highlanders confirm All Black hooker's departure to France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have confirmed that All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman will leave the side at the end of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, to join French Top 14 club Lyon.   This will bring...

Watch: Former Munster hooker sets a try with his cultured left foot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Munster hooker Rhys Marshall step up a try for replacement Highlanders hooker against the Western Force on Friday.   Marshall came off the bench in the Highlanders' 61-10 victory over...

Highlanders named for second match on Australian Soil

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is the third and final week on tour for the Highlanders and for their last match away they will play the Queensland Reds on Friday night in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, kicking off at 7:45 pm (AEST)...

Evans brothers start for Highlanders, Banks brings up 50 caps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders play their last New Zealand derby this weekend against the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium .   It will be the last match at Forsyth Barr Stadium until round 13 as...

Highlanders named for sixth match of the season in Christchurch

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have named their team for round seven of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. They will be playing the Crusaders at 7:05pm Friday at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.   The team,...