Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
In a salute to the winning Stormers Rugby 2020 season results to date, the only unbeaten side in Super Rugby has established a near-perfect campaign and deserves a ‘pat on the back’.. Defeating the leading South African conference side of 2019, their 17-7 win over the Jaguares at home is the confidence boost the local […] READ MORE
Next season’s Super Rugby match schedule has been announced by SANZAAR. Dates are now set for the domestic calendar, where the 2020 Super Rugby draw sees an earlier start date, as well as new match-start times. In reaction to survey results, and feedback from stakeholders, match-start times will move from 7:40pm to 7:15pm (in Australia), […] READ MORE
The ‘unpredictable’ Michael Cheika is again, the head coach who has been charged to shape the Qantas wallabies RWC goals, ahead of the 2019 tournament. At the Qantas sponsored event held in and beside a huge Boeing jetliner, the team’s announcement was well-staged to showcase the potential of the Wallabies. A team he has directed […] READ MORE
Not always the most attractive and envigorating rugby side to watch, however, the ACT Brumbies are effective and often reach their high standards. So, as the lone standing Aussie Conference team, the side from Canberra is due full credit. Due some valid acknowledgment of their higher class than most, as the most successful team out […] READ MORE
In all forms of sport, the objective is to Win. Conversely, you have those who don’t meet their goals. In this Super Rugby snapshot, fans have seen the Chiefs rise; and the Blues fall. Results that brought delight and displeasure, but is just another week in this high-pressure competition. Results wise, it was good news/bad […] READ MORE
Enjoying the results, and the quality of their rugby play, is it ‘too early to tell’ whether the Aussie Super Rugby sides recovery is proof of an Rugby World Cup revival? Certainly too early – only two rounds into the 2019 Super Rugby season. But it has not stopped Aussie Super Rugby supporters, and those […] READ MORE
In any workplace, social interplay is a beneficial aspect to the environment. Be it humourous or motivational speeches, or in some cases, via a simple bit of sports team picking competition. Casual or organized into teams, individuals can be in it ‘just for jokes’ or put in plenty of thought over the season. To assist, […] READ MORE
Improved, and it is bound to be – in the second season of the reduced competition. So, here it is; Super Rugby 2019 the improved edition. To reinforce this factor, the players will need to be on form from the get-go. And if that is tonight [7:35pm in Hamilton, New Zealand] then performances and match […] READ MORE
Before the 2019 Super Rugby squads were announced, players would have been re-affirmed, new signings prepared and arrangements made for the new season ahead. Only a number of months away, the October 31 timing saw numerous media releases, press conferences, and much anticipation, of the names listed. After the coaching appointments were confirmed soon after […] READ MORE
How apt it is, that teams across all the competing conferences will be represented, in the 2018 Super Rugby semi-finals. New Zealand will have two teams, Australia will have one, as will South Africa. The four highest performing sides have ultimately succeeded in reaching their objectives – and the dreams of their fanbase too. These […] READ MORE