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This 2017 Blues rugby squad has an established core group of leaders. Men who have been involved with the franchise for many years. Men like Jerome Kaino and Charlie Faumuina, who are keen to imbed their knowledge and experiences onto the new men of today’s side – and this includes Murphy Taramai. The ex-Wellington Lions […]
Super Rugby Statement from SANZAAR Media were this afternoon presented a press release from SANZAAR – South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina Rugby. “Following two days of robust discussion there are a number of tournament considerations that now require further discussion and consultation. This includes final consultation within the National Unions and discussion with […]
Both coaches were a little grumpy following last nights blockbuster 26-18 encounter between the Chiefs and Hurricanes. The game itself was actually played relatively well by both sides considering the conditions. No night in Waikato Stadium’s illustrious history has it rained this much, but yet the loyal Chiefs fans still came out numbers exceeding 15,000. […]
You hope that when all the highly paid chief executives meet, they think on many levels. The health of the game, the delivery of more than just a product to the fans–it needs to hold an emotion. If one of the Australian Super Rugby teams, or any of the other existing teams are axed under the ‘new model’ that they think very hard about it.
With a number of additions to the backline the Melbourne Rebels in 2017 could be a real threat in the Australian Conference.
In the 2017 version of Super Rugby, the game is played at 100%. That is across the board, with very few games ever seen where a penalty is going to earn you victory. And that is why so many tunes in to watch. So enjoy this view of the Super Rugby Round Three ‘Forecast’ Before we […]
In any event, the high stakes rugby is costing the Highlanders. In the 2016 semi final, they were unable to combat the open-style of the Lions (on the Johannesburg ground) and paid the price. They did take the right decisions in the quarter final, and the side must make precise decisions from now on. Dropping points now will be hard to recover in the later stages of Super Rugby. And after a high risk outcome last week, the time is now to play more settled, no nonsense rugby to get back into winning form.
Rebuild their battered confidence–before they can again, look to incorporate any ‘high stakes rugby’ in their game.
Oh, and get Ben Smith back to full health asap!
The Hurricanes are all that they were last year in Super Rugby, and so much more. In two weeks of play; the Hurricanes have shown signs that they may be even better than their innaugural title year in 2016. In just two games, Chris Boyd’s side has scored 154 points with a total of 24 […]
The New Zealand girls overcame the Olympic champions Australia 28-5 to extend their lead in the World Series. The tournament which was held concurrent alongside the Men’s tournament, was a total success. New stars were unearthed, across all competing teams along with your household Sevens Series names continuing their fine form.
The Chiefs won the “Battle of the Bombays” with a dominant 41-26 victory over a terribly average Blues side. In a six try to three thumping; it was all one way traffic in Hamilton, much to the delight of the over 17,000 home fans. Despite the Blues having a star-studded bench, it was all too […]
Through the opening nine matches of this years competition, there was fair weather and fine rugby on show. No out-of-the-ordinary results, with just a handful of outcomes that went against the projections. So with that positive introduction, let us look toward the Super Rugby Round Two ‘Forecast’. The full compliment of matches saw games across three […]
Young Chiefs flanker Mitch Karpik is back and firing on all cylinders, and he is being likened to a famous name who also plays for the Waikato based club. Karpik missed his first professional season due to a ruptured ACL during a trial game against the Waratahs last February. Following an injury like that, the biggest […]
Can it be countered? To a degree yes – ‘keep the ball in the tight forwards’. But across an 80 minute match, countless occasions may be more fallible to an intercept try–although, the best ones seem to be unplanned.
And that is sport in a nutshell. Unpredictable, beautiful but also, incorrigible.
Super Rugby Week One proved to be a little disappointing for the teams in the South African Conferences.
The comparison of Super Rugby styles shows how a team like the ‘Canes have progressed. In reality, it might have taken 20 seasons to perfect their style of game. A long wait for a championship, so for Japan rugby fans, results like yesterday form part of a long-term vision.
The Sunwolves Super Rugby franchise will enjoy it’s second season, under new coach Filo Tiatia. What should Sunwolves fans expect in 2017?
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Warren Gatland has had his say on the Rugby World Cup in France in his recent UK Daily Telegraph article. Wales failed to progress beyond the last eight not because they were outfought and outthought. Rather that there is something wrong with the rules of the game, and how it is played at the highest […]
The 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team might be seen as one of the best years in the national team’s history. There were many highlights for the national team, including playing the Pacific Four Series in the nation’s capital in the summer. 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team: Finished second in the WXV 1 competition Strengths Players […]
Rugby League players are a talented and fearless bunch, so it only stands to reason that amongst them are some unusual hobbies. If you’ve ever wondered what some of the most exciting rugby league players in the world get up to in their spare time, or get up to now that they’ve retired, then we’ve […]
The Champions Cup game of the Stade Français vs Leicester game will take place on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET. This will be the first group-stage game for Stade Français Paris after the Leicester Tigers won on December 10 against the Stormers. While Stade Français lost on the road against the Sale Sharks, it will […]
The two most impressive teams this past week in European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) competition were perhaps the Harlequin F.C. and the Exeter Chiefs. And in those games, Marcus Smith and Will Joseph were superb in Harlequins’ scintillating win over Racing 92 in Paris. On Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs were equally impressive in downing mighty […]
If you love a stat or fact, then you’ve come to the right place! After the French Top14 Round Nine concludes, LWOS adds to your weekend’s enjoyment. 14 Fun Facts of Top14 Round Nine Larissa Falls continues her series breaking down the names and numbers from Round Nine of the French Top14. Après un énorme combat, […]
The Toronto Arrows will not play in the 2024 MLR season. The breaking news was announced on Monday night that the Arrows will not play participate in 2024, after exhaustive efforts to sustain the organisation. A sad result for the franchise, who came into Major League Rugby in 2019 (the other being Rugby United New […]