Ben Smith rugby player
Ben Smith rugby player

Ben Smith

1st Jun 1986 1.87m/97kg Fullback

Highlander greats join Management Team

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Highlanders’ co-captains Nasi Manu and Ben Smith have joined the 2023 Highlanders’ management team. Manu, who co-captained the team with Smith to a Super Rugby Championship in 2015,...

On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory.   McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...

Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Powerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers.   The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...

The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks.   New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...

'I don't want to say I'm retired' - Ben Smith

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith isn't retired, yet.   After 153 Highlanders appearances, 84 test caps as well as winning a Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby title, Ben...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Highlanders confirm All Black hooker's departure to France

1 year 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...

Former All Black Ben Smith set to make his comeback from retirement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black fullback Ben Smith will make his comeback from retirement this weekend for Japanese club Kobelco Kobe Steelers.     Smith brought his career to an end after the 2021 Top League...

Former All Black Ben Smith comes out of retirement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black fullback Ben Smith has come out of retirement to rejoin Japanese club Kobelco Kobe Steelers.   Smith brought his career to an end after the 2021 Top League season with Kobe Steelers...

On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...