There is stills Quarter-Finals hope for Australian Super Rugby Conference - or should that be 'final'. The only surviving team, the NSW Waratahs READ MORE
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No more ‘dancing’ as Playoff spots sealed in Super Rugby Finals Series
There will be no more 'dancing' as the Playoff spots were sealed this weekend, in the Super Rugby Finals Series, with the quarter-finals places cemented READ MORE
Back on the Bandwagon of Super Rugby 2018
Now that the June Internationals have ended, as 'quick as a Barrett' we are soon back on the Bandwagon of Super Rugby 2018 READ MORE
Australian Super Rugby Conference teams have more chances to break ‘the Streak’
When the final whistle blew time on Saturday, it blew the chances of the Waratahs to break 'the Streak'. The winning sequence of matches by New Zealand teams over their Australian Super Rugby conference neighbours. Standing at 38 games - but Aussie teams have more chances of breaking that streak in the next few weeks. READ MORE
NZ Super Rugby teams need ‘external opposition’
This weekend, New Zealand super rugby teams will face ‘external opposition’ for what seems like the first time in 2018. This is a positive for NZ Super Rugby teams, as calls recently for the Local Derby matches to be reduced in frequency had gained strength. As the Hurricanes get set to face the Sunwolves tonight […] READ MORE
Where to Now? Super Rugby Week 10
Where to Now? The question for teams & fans needs to be considered, as they have reached Super Rugby Week 10. That is officially over half way; further for the South African teams, who hibernate after week 15 (to prepare for the England test series). However, all sides must now make critical, mid-calendar decisions now READ MORE
Amazing Successes in Super Rugby; Melbourne Rebels & Jaguares
At the start of the 2018 Super Rugby season, changes to the conference system took much of the attention. Reduced teams would mean that it would be a tough year of ‘adjusting to change’. But recent successes from the Melbourne Rebels and Jaguares, have added more intrigue to the projected placings. Not that Last Word […] READ MORE
Super Rugby set for Hong Kong and Singapore fixtures in 2018
As the Super Rugby 2018 season has begun, the finalized list of fixtures was released by the franchises. This was confirmed, when the HITO-Communications Sunwolves announced they had added to their ‘home games’ locations, by including Hong Kong and Singapore games, to compliment their Tokyo schedule. Now in the clubs third formative year, it is […] READ MORE
Super Rugby 2018 Version Expectations
What to expect? Frankly, none of us are fortune tellers. Often off the mark, sometimes close to it, but it is the common theme for many observers to make their predictions. No, the competition has variables now that make it tougher than ever to judge. So here is the Super Rugby 2018 version expectations. As […] READ MORE
Raelene Castle Steps Into Rugby Australia Top Job from 2018
Succeeding Bill Pulver, the new position will see Castle take on the challenging task of resurrecting Rugby Australia. Sitting in a conference that was obliterated in Super Rugby 2017, with the Wallabies having a fair season--while still not wrestling the Bledisloe Cup from the All Blacks grasp. READ MORE