Ben Smith rugby player
Ben Smith rugby player

Ben Smith

1st Jun 1986 1.87m/97kg Fullback

Five Youngsters To Watch During Super Rugby Aotearoa - Backs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Aotearoa is set to be the first rugby to hit our screens since the global pandemic stalled rugby competitions world wide.   With the Aotearoa (New Zeland) version set to kick...

Ben Smith set to follow Nehe Milner-Skudder in signing for the Highlanders for Super Rugby Aotearoa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders could welcome yet another World Cup winner and legend of the Super Rugby franchise with Ben Smith reportedly in talks to join the side for Super Rugby Aotearoa.   The Highlanders...

THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick against the All Blacks in a STAR STUDDED Barbarians team

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009.   The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...

All Black Great Agrees Pau Coaching Deal Extension

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black centre and two-time Rugby World Cup winner Conrad Smith has extended his contract as Pau's High-Performance Manager to 2022, the French club's president Bernard Pontneau said on Wednesday.   Smith...

Former Wallaby George Gregan Selects An Incredible World XV Of Player's He Played With And Against

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the greatest Wallabies of all time, George Gregan played with and against over his illustrious 13 year-long test career.    Love him or loathe the man with the backchat and bravado,...

New Zealand Super Rugby Team of the Decade

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR have selected their Kiwi Super Rugby team of the last decade and what a team it is!   Seven of the last ten titles have been won New Zealand teams with the Crusaders leading the way...

The Incredible List Of Talented Players Whose Top 14 Contracts Are Expiring At The End Of The Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Top 14 is currently on pause and as it stands a number of players will not be afforded the time to prove they deserve a contract extension by the end of the season.   Bi-weekly rugby newspaper,...

Alun Wyn Jones' 100th test for Wales: New Zealand v Wales - June 2016 (Full Game)

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales led the world champions All Blacks 18-15 at half-time after a breathless opening 40 minutes, with Taulupe Faletau and Rhys Webb both scoring while Dan Biggar kicked 11 points as they threatened to...

Post World Cup 2019 Retirees XV

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saying farewell isn't easy particularly when you have spent your life working towards the goal of representing your country but this was the decision several of test rugby’s leading lights made after...

French Top14 - Round 17 Results and Stats Leaders

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As is characteristic in the French Top 14, viewers were treated to some thrilling displays of rugby.   The most noteworthy results saw Racing 92 enjoy a crushing victory over La Rochelle while Toulon...