The Wallabies must beat the All Blacks in Sydney if they are to have any chance at being a credible threat to retake the Bledisloe Cup in 2017. Perhaps the one saving grace for Michael Cheika’s side is that they don’t have to play at Eden Park on the New Zealand leg of their three-match […] READ MORE
Tag: Super Rugby 2017
David Havili Could Achieve All Black Dream In A Hurry
Impressive Crusaders fullback David Havili might just find himself having the opportunity to represent the All Blacks sooner than he could ever have imagined. The season is over for Jordie Barrett, all bar the medical confirmation. During the Hurricanes semifinal loss to the Lions; Barrett injured his shoulder and has most likely torn some crucial […] READ MORE
Super Rugby 2017 Final: Farewell to Johan Ackermann
The Super Rugby 2017 Final did not produce the result the Emirates Lions wanted, but it was still an emotional farewell to Head Coach Johan Ackermann. READ MORE
Crusaders Crowned Super Rugby Champions for a Record Eighth Time
In all sense and purpose, last nights victory by the Crusaders over the Lions, has regained a ‘lost supremacy’ for one team. By claiming the championship, fans saw the Crusaders crowned Super Rugby Champions for a record eighth time. And that record was one which had taken a term to add to. Not since 2008, had […] READ MORE
Big Occasion for Big Name Players to ‘Turn it on’ – Super Rugby Final
And finals footy can be both a reward, and a harder task than anything some may have experienced. The intense pressure cooker atmosphere is where the heat is on....and Big Name Players to 'turn it on'. READ MORE
Michael Hooper Inherits Wallabies Leadership for Rugby Championship
If he can bring his own energy and dynamism to the Wallabies leadership role, then [possibly] come Brisbane, he could be holding a cup that has been missing from the Wallabies trophy cabinet for over a decade. READ MORE
Attn Sanzaar: Big Mistake To Appoint Jaco Peyper For Super Rugby Final
It may be consistent with the current officiating-trends of SANZAAR, but the appointment of South African referee Jaco Peyper for this weekends’ Super Rugby final between the Lions and Crusaders, has to be seriously questioned. Australian referee Angus Gardner was the front-runner, and easily the most popular candidate to be in charge on the weekend. […] READ MORE
Lions Secure Super Rugby Grand Final Place Against Crusaders
In an intense semifinal at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, the Lions have secured a Super Rugby grand final place against the Crusaders. They have defeated the 2016 championship winning Hurricanes 44-29, to cap off their highly successful season. Reveling in the hometown support, the hosts came back from a large deficit to avenge a disappointing […] READ MORE
Clash of the Titans in Christchurch, as Crusaders Earn a Grand Final Spot
A ruthless Crusaders team have held off the Chiefs, in a ‘Clash of the Titans’ game in Christchurch. The result decides one of the challengers for the 2017 title. And as the Crusaders earn a Grand Final spot, that side now heads to the *Grand Final next weekend. Where that is, will be decided in […] READ MORE
Super Saturday Sets Up Two Fantastic 2017 Super Rugby Semifinals
The Super Rugby semifinals are the closest to test match rugby, that you can get. The players will all tell you the speed is faster, the hits harder and the result more important. With every side only having lost three or less matches all season, they are used to one result. READ MORE