There are winners and losers; that is the harsh reality of sport. But do spare a thought for RWC Losing Teams this year, as the high demands of professionalism and national pride go hand in hand. Feeling the consequences of defeat is learned from a young age. In team sports, it is an outcome reliant […] READ MORE
Tag: Knockout Rugby
RWC Quarterfinals referee selection should not influence outcome
The eight sides who have progressed to the knockout stages should be confident that the RWC Quarterfinals referee selection should not influence any outcome. Hardly surprising you might say, in the well-managed environment of the Rugby World Cup. Little is left to chance by World Rugby – and that includes the nominations for referees, assistants […] READ MORE
ACT Brumbies are due full Aussie credit
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
Quarterfinalists prepare for Knockout Rugby
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