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The Crusaders continue to be favourites to win the Super Rugby 2019 competition, despite two rounds that produced only two points toward their title quest. Super Rugby 2019 favourites The game between the Crusaders and the Highlanders on 16 March was canceled after the terror attacks in Christchurch. The teams shared the points [recording two […] 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
Not a common experience for fans, although it has occurred twice in this one season, but surviving another All Blacks loss will test the faith of many fans belief. Some will ask How? Others will think Who is to blame? While a few might suggest Which player can help us win? All those questions and […] READ MORE
England versus the All Blacks has been long overdue. And despite Eddie Jones’ men having a dismal 2018 for England Rugby thus far, they can go into this eagerly awaited clash with some hope. England are heavy underdogs, which will mean the pressure valve which has encased English rugby since their disastrous 2018 Six Nations campaign, […] READ MORE
Reaching 100 test caps, makes a man as much indespensable, as he is valuable. So when fans remark 'In Sam Whitelock we Trust' they all agree on his Mana READ MORE
They were feisty, enthusiastic and well intentioned but, an New Zealand Rugby 1-2 punch again shaded the strong Aussie challenge during the historic double-header in Sydney last night. Historic because it was the first occasion where both women’s and men’s teams played on the same night. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have encouraged the double-header format […] 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
Renamed 'Wyatt Crockett Stadium' for this Friday nights match against the Highlanders, in honour of the prop reaching 200 caps for the Super Rugby franchise, is fitting. READ MORE
It is just Week Three into a 17 week competition, but already injuries are affecting Super Rugby teams in 2018. Some more than others, so to those pundits and fans who live their lives by the fitness and form of teams, how bad is it for them? Any injury report, will give only an insight […] READ MORE
Positive news for the rest of World Rugby: the All Blacks are not as invincible as they once were. With respect, I do not say that lightly. Saturday’s win over the Barbarians at Twickenham showed glimpses of All Black magic but, it highlighted more just how vital certain personnel are to this team. A supposed […] READ MORE