Aaron Smith rugby player
Aaron Smith rugby player

Aaron Smith

21st Nov 1988 1.73m/83kg Scrum Half

Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the match-day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium.     Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named...

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

2 years 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...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington.     After becoming the...

Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.    The manner in which the Irish...

Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named.   With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...

Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series.     No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

All Blacks team named to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022.  “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...