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Chris Smylie

The Ngati Mutunga-affiliated Chris Smylie made his Maori All Blacks debut in 2006, playing against the USA, and he was part of the Maori All Blacks squad for the 2010 Sealord Centenary Series.

Smylie is a very experienced rugby player, having made his first class debut in 2002 and in 2005 he was recognised as the NPC Division One Player of the Year in 2005. Smylie was also part of the Junior All Blacks squad that won the Pacific Nations Cup in 2009.

He has played Super Rugby for the Blues, Highlanders and Hurricanes. He was a key player during the Hurricanes’ 2014 Investec Super Rugby campaign where he provided guidance and leadership to a number of up-and-coming players.

Position:	Halfback
Born:	22/03/1982
Physical:	1.79, 91kg
Test Debut:	2006 v USA
Test Points:	0
Caps:	4
Provincial Team:	Taranaki
Super Rugby Team:	Hurricanes

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Chris Smylie

News 10.Nov.2013 See all news

Chris Smylie joins the Maori All Blacks #MaoriABs

Chris Smylie joins the Maori All Blacks : Chris Smylie interrupts his time off in NZ to join the Maori All Blacks in Philadelphia to replace injured Piri Weepu. Watch

News 17.Apr.2012 See all news

Perenara in doubt for 'Canes

There was mixed news for Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett as his players returned to training following the bye week. More

News 08.Mar.2012 See all news

Perenara surprised at call-up

Teenage halfback TJ Perenara admits he was surprised to hear his name read out in the Hurricanes' starting line-up for Friday's Investec Super Rugby clash against the Western Force. More

News 18.Mar.2011 See all news

Preview: Blues v Hurricanes

Having set the home standard with a first-up Investec Super Rugby victory over the Crusaders, the Blues have a daunting task to repeat the dose on the Hurricanes at Eden Park on Saturday. More

News 20.Aug.2010 See all news

Harbour gets the message

Jeff Wilson's half time rollicking inspired North Harbour to a comeback victory over Otago after a lacklustre effort had them chasing 14-points. More

News 05.Sep.2009 See all news

Cameron kicks Taranaki home

Taranaki continued North Harbour's agony when securing a vital 17-13 Air New Zealand Cup win at New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium with a controversial penalty call by referee Garratt Williamson giving the home team a valuable edge. More

News 17.May.2009 See all news

MacDonald seals win for Crusaders

Crusaders stalwart Leon MacDonald's goal-kicking boot gave his side a 15-13 win over the Blues at Eden Park but the defending champions were left waiting for overnight results to see if the points were sufficient for a place in the Rebel Sport Super 14 semi-finals. More