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Sam Cane

Born: January 1, 1992 (age 32)

Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Weight: 16st 3lb (103kg)

Hometown: Reporoa, Waikato, New Zealand

Position: Openside Flanker
The Chiefs players celebrate after beating the Brumbies to win the Super Rugby Final on August 3, 2013
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Sports Mole has 27 articles about Sam Cane. Articles 1 to 27:
South Africa's Siya Kolisi lifts The Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate winning the World Cup final on October 28, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 10-1
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, culminating with numbers 10 to 1.
Dec 31, 07:45
South Africa's Siya Kolisi lifts The Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate winning the World Cup final on October 28, 2023
South Africa defend World Cup crown against 14-man New Zealand
South Africa make it back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs and clinch a record fourth crown with a 12-11 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 28, 22:03
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan celebrate with teammates after the match on October 18, 2023
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 00:00
New Zealand's Aaron Smith celebrates scoring their sixth try with teammates on September 29, 2023
Preview: New Zealand vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 3, 23:50
New Zealand's Samuel Whitelock and teammates after the match on September 27, 2023
Preview: New Zealand vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 27, 23:16
France players celebrate after the match on August 27, 2023
Preview: France vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 21:21
New Zealand players celebrate after winning the match in August 2022
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 23:55
Australia's Marika Koroibete celebrates with teammates after scoring their first try on July 8, 2023
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 27, 22:40
New Zealand's Rieko Ioane scores their third try on November 19, 2022
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 23:09
New Zealand's Rieko Ioane scores their third try on November 19, 2022
Preview: Argentina vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 01:54
New Zealand players celebrate after winning the match in August 2022
Preview: New Zealand vs. Australia - predictions, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown between trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand and Australia, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 22, 17:42
New Zealand's Sam Cane pictured in 2017
All Blacks appoint Sam Cane as new captain
The 28-year-old Chiefs skipper replaces Kieran Read.
May 5, 14:32
New Zealand's Ben Smith scores their third try against Wales on November 1, 2019
New Zealand hammer Wales in World Cup bronze medal match
One game too far for the Welsh in Tokyo.
Nov 1, 11:04
Scott Barrett crosses for New Zealand on September 21, 2019
All Blacks bring in Scott Barrett for England semi-final
New Zealand are chasing their third straight World Cup.
Oct 24, 09:07
Tom Curry during an England training session on March 8, 2019
In Focus: England's "kamikaze kids" Tom Curry and Sam Underhill
The England pair are set to come face to face with New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Sam Cane in the World Cup semi-finals.
Oct 23, 09:19
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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
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New Zealand make 12 changes for Namibia tie, 23-year-old Sam Cane captains side
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen makes 12 changes to his team to face Namibia on Thursday evening, naming 23-year-old Sam Cane as captain for the Pool C clash.
Sep 22, 14:48
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All Blacks come from behind to beat Argentina
New Zealand come from behind to beat Argentina at Wembley in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 20, 19:17
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Live Commentary: New Zealand 26-16 Argentina - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of New Zealand's come-from-behind win over Argentina in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 20, 16:15
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Team News: Dan Carter to start New Zealand's Test against Scotland
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will continue his recovery from injury this weekend with a place in the Kiwis' starting XV for the meeting with Scotland at Murrayfield.
Nov 13, 07:09
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New Zealand romp to 12-try victory against USA
Sonny Bill Williams scores two of 12 New Zealand tries as the All Blacks thump USA 74-6 in their first match on American soil since the 1980s.
Nov 1, 22:20
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New Zealand win Bledisloe Cup series 3-0
New Zealand complete a clean sweep in the Bledisloe Cup by beating Australia 41-33 in Dunedin to seal a 3-0 series victory.
Oct 19, 09:59
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Richie McCaw to miss final Bledisloe Cup Test
Richie McCaw and Cory Jane will miss New Zealand's final Bledisloe Cup match against Australia on Saturday.
Oct 18, 05:16
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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
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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
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New Zealand beat 14-man South Africa
New Zealand top the standings in the Rugby Championship after beating South Africa 29-15 this morning.
Sep 14, 10:30
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New Zealand 60-0 Ireland
New Zealand seal a 3-0 series whitewash over Ireland with a devastating display in Hamilton, where Ireland barely got near the All Blacks try line.
Jun 23, 10:16
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