We are closing in on the halfway point of the Super Rugby Pacific season with Super Rugby Round 6 and a season that promised so much has failed to live up to expectations. It’s been a case of deja vu as the New Zealand sides continue to dominate the competition, with the Chiefs sitting undefeated […] READ MORE
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2023 Super Rugby overview: Pacific competition commences second season
With days only until the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific competition commences its second season, the anticipation is building. Squads have been assembled, with the starting teams named for the opening clash between the Crusaders v Chiefs in Christchurch. Quickly followed by the New South Wales (NSW) Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. A good opening trial for […] READ MORE
James O’Connor recommits to Queensland Reds/Rugby Australia and long-term RWC2027
Positive messages continue to come from Rugby Australia, as the news that James O’Connor recommits to the Queensland Reds, and importantly towards the Rugby World Cup 2023. The 30-year-old has re-signed for the next two seasons that will see him remain at Ballymore, until the 2023 tournament in France. 🔐 JOC signs on until 2023! #Wallabies […] READ MORE
Straight back to work: Super Rugby Trans-Tasman form must continue
By direct comparison between the Australian and New Zealand franchises, rugby fans can find where Super Rugby Trans-Tasman form has been established. Each competition crowned their own separate Super Rugby champions Saturday night; the second year that local teams claimed each nation’s domestic trophies. Now, the two opposing forces collide in a cross-border format that […] READ MORE
Both host Super Rugby finalists found for NZ/Aus competitions
Even with a fortnight until the Cup finals, both of the host Super Rugby finalists teams have been found for the respective New Zealand and Australian competitions. With a win for the Crusaders, they secure yet another home final; including two Super Rugby Aotearoa series, and the last two Super Rugby finals. The Queensland Reds […] READ MORE
ACT Brumbies win Super Rugby Australia, over Queensland Reds
In a Grand Final that saw the ACT Brumbies win Super Rugby Australia, they have secured the title over the Queensland Reds 28-23 in Canberra. Competing in a semi-final and the winner takes all final was the difference between the Australian competition versus the New Zealand one. The Crusaders were victorious over the Tasman, yet […] READ MORE
‘Nobody’s perfect’ and John Eales still giving back to rugby
Phoning in for a radio interview, John Eales laconically states, “if I hadn’t got that kick, you might not be speaking to me.” That kick being the one in 2000 where, in Wellington, he sunk the hearts of All Blacks fans. Recapturing the Bledisloe Cup, it was a moment where one player stepped up. With […] READ MORE
The southern hemisphere: COVID’s impact on rugby union
The world is going through a tough time right now, which includes the rugby union community. However, it is not just a human toll, but an economic toll. This includes southern hemisphere countries with both Super Rugby and PRO14 teams. COVID’s impact on the southern hemisphere Africa South Africa According to RugbyPass, South Africa Rugby […] READ MORE
Southern hemisphere Rugby Cities with both League and Union teams
In the southern hemisphere, Australia and New Zealand have five cities that play host to both professional rugby league and union teams. The game has a wide reach throughout the region; Australasia, the Pacific, and across the Southern Hemisphere. Fan loyalty can be engrained, although, at times, it might be whichever game has the most […] READ MORE
Away teams win 4/6 – Super Rugby Snapshot
With the away teams claiming 4/6 wins during Round Ten competition, it again proved that results are not predictable, in this week’s Super Rugby snapshot. That example was best illustrated in Durban. A confident local team faced the traveling Queensland Reds side. Few if any, aside from loyal Australian fans, would have bet on the […] READ MORE