Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Persistence is one way of correcting an unwanted run of bad form. Try and try again. It helps when your opposition suffers from their own poor performance, so as the Hurricanes discipline reduced their compliment from 15 to 12 [at one stage], the Blues Super Rugby team took advantage to gain a crucial away derby […] READ MORE
Time has expired for management teams to settle on their team sheets in 2020. Each Super Rugby franchise has officially submitted their squads for the 25th season of the Southern Hemisphere professional rugby competition. A big day for the stakeholders; New Zealand Rugby, the franchise administration, coaching staff and – front and center on the […] READ MORE
In a momentous challenge from the Hurricanes, the last act of the semifinal saw Sam Whitelock’s ‘big hand’ see the Crusaders secure a home Super Rugby Final. Pulsating, scintillating, and controversial. The Crusaders will host next weeks Super Rugby final at Orangetheory Stadium, but only after surviving a second-half Hurricanes fightback to win 30-26; somewhat […] READ MORE
Teams and rugby fans became more familiar with ‘knockout rugby’ when two matches last weekend had a direct influence on the make-up of the quarterfinalists for the 2019 Super Rugby finals series. Those two games in South Africa were a blessing for one struggling New Zealand side; the Highlanders. Sitting on the cusp of a […] READ MORE
Watching the modern rugby game, there are many examples of good Rugby Technique in use – the ‘rip-tackle’ of the ball, being the popular target for defenders. This is evident in Super Rugby, Champions Cup and at many levels of the game. The objective; to remove the ball from opponents possession. Now that might seem […] READ MORE
In the rarified air at the top of the Super Rugby standings, knowing the opposition and ‘applying the pressure’ can lead to a small advantage over your rival. This Friday night #HURvCRU is the match of the week and will be won by getting the little things right. No matter the competition, small margins can […] READ MORE
It’s hard to judge which are the best. From all of the choices of local derby matches across the whole competition, the selection is overwhelming yet, many will agree that NZ Super Rugby Northern/Southern derbies may be the absolute Best! In that, the Chiefs v Hurricanes and Highlanders v Crusaders games scheduled this week are ‘absolute belters’. […] READ MORE
In another superior display, the host of the 2018 Super Rugby Grand Final placed one hand on the championship cup. The Crusaders managed both the expectations and pressure of the semi-final, to overcome the Hurricanes 30-12. The match highlights above show how intense the game was. The initial belief was that the Hurricanes would bring […] READ MORE
This weekend’s semi-final match in Christchurch will cement the ‘lone’ New Zealand Super Rugby finalist. That is because “there can be only one…” and fanfare aside, it is a pivotal fixture in the 2018 season. The feature teams are; the current holders, the Crusaders. They invite the 2016 holders down to Christchurch, to determine the finish […] 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
Scott is building a strong base in Journalism and Online Sports reporting, and he is our Managing Editor for the LWOS Rugby department.
Scott produces content on both Rugby, League and contributes towards his other passion - Motorsports.
Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.