Ben Smith
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Preview: AFC Wimbledon vs. Ramsgate - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's FA Cup clash between AFC Wimbledon and Ramsgate, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 2, 11:00
New Zealand hammer Wales in World Cup bronze medal match
One game too far for the Welsh in Tokyo.
Nov 1, 11:04
Steve Hansen includes departing veterans in World Cup swansong
Captain Kieran Read and centres Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty are in the starting line up.
Oct 30, 07:41
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 13:34
Centurion Owen Franks left out of New Zealand World Cup squad
Coach Steve Hansen has picked a side stacked with young players including 19 tournament debutants.
Aug 28, 08:51
All Blacks ring the changes after shock loss to Wallabies
Owen Franks, Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane have all been dropped.
Aug 15, 05:48
Ireland earn historic win over New Zealand
Ireland record their first ever victory over New Zealand courtesy of a thrilling 40-29 victory over the world champions in Chicago.
Nov 5, 22:07
New Zealand crush Wales in final Test
New Zealand run in six tries as they ease to a 46-6 victory over Wales in the third and final Test match in Dunedin.
Jun 25, 10:29
Second-half surge earns New Zealand win over Wales
New Zealand record four second-half tries to help them to a 36-22 triumph over Wales in Wellington.
Jun 18, 10:29
Sam Whitelock, Israel Dagg return for New Zealand in second Wales Test
New Zealand recall Sam Whitelock and Israel Dagg for the second Test against Wales in Wellington on Saturday.
Jun 15, 20:49
New Zealand hold off Australia fightback to win Rugby World Cup
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
Oct 31, 17:49
Half-Time Report: New Zealand on verge of World Cup glory
New Zealand score a try in the dying stages of the first half to take a 16-3 lead into the break of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 31, 16:49
Live Commentary: New Zealand 34-17 Australia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 34-17 win over Australia, as the All Blacks retained their Rugby World Cup crown.
Oct 31, 14:00
Ben Smith: 'We managed to take our opportunities'
New Zealand full-back Ben Smith tells Sports Mole that France's failure to capitalise on their strong early spell proved costly in their last-eight tie.
Oct 18, 00:53
New Zealand full-back Ben Smith: "Good to be tested by Tonga"
Full-back Ben Smith tells Sports Mole that Friday's tough match against Tonga will help New Zealand going into the Rugby World Cup knockout stages.
Oct 10, 02:26
New Zealand top Rugby World Cup Pool C with hard-fought win over Tonga
New Zealand dominate the last 20 minutes to beat Tonga 47-9 and finish top of Rugby World Cup Pool C after a closely-fought first three quarters in Newcastle.
Oct 9, 21:54
Half-Time Report: New Zealand open up narrow lead over stubborn Tonga
New Zealand move 11 points ahead of a stubborn Tonga at the break in their final Rugby World Cup Pool C contest at St James' Park.
Oct 9, 20:50
Live Commentary: New Zealand 47-9 Tonga - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 47-9 win over Tonga, as the All Blacks made it four wins from four in Pool C.
Oct 9, 19:29
Liverpool 'to open talks with Jurgen Klopp this week'
Liverpool will reportedly open talks with Jurgen Klopp about possibly taking over as manager following Brendan Rodgers's dismissal on Sunday.
Oct 5, 08:14
All Blacks made to toil by brave Namibia
New Zealand are made to work hard by minnows Namibia, who scored a second-half try, despite running in nine tries of their own in the Pool C match at the Olympic Stadium.
Sep 24, 22:03
Live Commentary: New Zealand 58-14 Namibia - as it happened
Take a look back at the action after New Zealand record a second Pool C win by beating Namibia 58-14 at the Olympic Stadium.
Sep 24, 19:28
New Zealand power to win over Australia
New Zealand run in five tries to earn an emphatic 41-13 victory over Australia in the Bledisloe Cup.
Aug 15, 10:28
Live Commentary: New Zealand 41-13 Australia - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park.
Aug 15, 08:00
Australia claim Rugby Championship title
Australia end a 10-match losing run against New Zealand to claim the Rugby Championship title for the first time since 2011.
Aug 8, 12:59
Captaincy century for Richie McCaw, Dan Carter misses out
Dan Carter is left out of New Zealand's squad to face Wales this weekend as he continues his recovery from injury, while three players retain their place in the side.
Nov 20, 07:00
Late penalty seals South Africa win
Pat Lambie kicks a late penalty to give South Africa a 27-25 win over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
Oct 4, 18:03
All Blacks win Rugby Championship with Argentina win
New Zealand beat Argentina 34-6 to secure the Rugby Championship for a third consecutive year.
Sep 28, 01:05
Cory Jane: 'England already on holidays'
England's 36-13 defeat to New Zealand was borne out of being too keen to begin their summer holidays, according to Cory Jane.
Jun 21, 15:03
Stuart Lancaster laments "poor" first-half display
England coach Stuart Lancaster berates a costly first-half performance during the heavy 36-13 defeat to New Zealand in the final Test.
Jun 21, 12:40
New Zealand edge out England
New Zealand fight back from a 10-3 deficit to record a 28-27 victory over England in Dunedin.
Jun 14, 10:20
Kieran Read named IRB Player of the Year
New Zealand number eight Kieran Read is named the IRB Player of the Year for 2013.
Dec 3, 16:24
Leigh Halfpenny on IRB player of the year shortlist
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is one of five players to be nominated for the International Rugby Board's player of the year award.
Nov 23, 18:51
Steve Hansen: 'Ben Smith can play centre'
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that Ben Smith is capable of playing at centre.
Oct 15, 22:12
Leicestershire shake up coaching staff
Leicestershire make changes to their coaching setup as they look climb from the foot of the County Championship next season.
Oct 15, 21:21
New Zealand beat South Africa to clinch Rugby Championship
New Zealand beat South Africa 38-27 to retain the Rugby Championship title with an unbeaten record in 2013.
Oct 5, 18:05
All Blacks too good for Pumas
New Zealand improve in the second half to cruise past Argentina 33-15 in the Rugby Championship.
Sep 29, 01:27
Richie McCaw, Piri Weepu included in New Zealand squad
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen names Richie McCaw and Piri Weepu in his squad to face Argentina and South Africa next month.
Sep 20, 02:35
New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup after beating Australia 27-16 in Wellington.
Aug 24, 10:23
New Zealand hammer Australia in Rugby Championship opener
New Zealand comprehensively beat Australia in the opening game of the 2013 Rugby Championship.
Aug 17, 12:52
Six tries give New Zealand victory over Scotland
New Zealand beat Scotland by a wide margin at Murrayfield.
Nov 11, 16:25
