Before the 2019 Super Rugby squads were announced, players would have been re-affirmed, new signings prepared and arrangements made for the new season ahead. Only a number of months away, the October 31 timing saw numerous media releases, press conferences, and much anticipation, of the names listed. After the coaching appointments were confirmed soon after […] READ MORE
Tag: South African Conference
Emirates Lions deserve ‘full credit’ after reaching Grand Final [again]
Reaching one final is a great achievement. Reaching a second, is fantastic. But if you confirm your place in a third consecutive Super Rugby Grand Final, then it deserves ‘full credit’. And it has been accomplished by the Emirates Lions. The Lions from the South African conference [in 2018] are the leading lights of that […] READ MORE
All Conferences represented in 2018 Super Rugby Semi-finals
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
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
Jaguars take a ‘bite’ out of ChiefsMana, win fourth tour Match
In a sensational month for the Jaguares from South America, the side has travelled extremely well - and on Friday night they managed to take a bite out of ChiefsMana. That is the identity which the Hamilton-based NZ Super Rugby team refers to themselves and their fans (whanau). The Jaguares impressed, with a 19-23 win READ MORE
Jaguares win at Eden Park supports new found ‘sense of identity’
The Jaguares win at Eden Park supports a new found sense of Identity that head coach Mario Ledesmo is forming with the South American team. An identity that may find them gaining much needed confidence in their assault on the South African conference in 2018 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
Jaguares now showing their ‘bite’ in South African Conference
With recent results, the Jaguares are proving that they can win overseas. And in doing so, they can now look to make some important steps towards gaining one factor that will go a long way to developing their relationship in the South African Conference.....respect 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