Someone at SANZAAR is under fire. At a time when their competition is reaching it’s zenith, they seem to be more concerned with pleasing their regional parties, than choosing the brightest and best from within the competition. Their Sanzaar Team of the Week is wholly representative of form, and is being questioned by punters and […] READ MORE
Tag: Super Rugby 2017
Chiefs Semifinal Hopes May Rest With Damian McKenzie
The Chiefs semifinal hopes may rest with Damian McKenzie in Saturday’s do-or-die Super Rugby semifinal clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch. McKenzie, 22, is currently riding the waves of his most impressive Super Rugby season yet. ‘The smiling assassin’ insists he doesn’t deliberately look for the camera just before starting his kicking routine. The stillness, […] READ MORE
Super Rugby 2017 Quarterfinals: the Outcomes, Highlights and Positives
If fans were looking forward to some high-scoring, and exhilarating action for the Super Rugby 2017 Quarterfinals, then they might feel slightly short-changed. They had action sure, but where was the high-scoring, fast-paced action that fans are so used to? The truth is, knockout rugby necessitates a more strategic plan. Less razzle-dazzle, and more cut and […] READ MORE
Chiefs Beat Stormers In Super Rugby Quarter Final
A late try by Shaun Stevenson was enough to ensure that the Chiefs beat Stormers in Super Rugby quarter final. Ending 17-11, the Chiefs got the job done on the road and will now take on a long 24-hour flight back to New Zealand where a clash against the Crusaders awaits in the Semi Finals. […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Finals Series Forecast
This round of the 2017 Super Rugby finals series, away teams will know the pressure is on them. Knockout rugby is always a tough equation, but there is a reward if the highest placed teams suffer losses. While it does not require a sliderule and matrix anymore, in reality it still favours the top seeded team--the Emirates Lions. READ MORE
Zero Victories for Australian Super Rugby Franchises Against NZ Teams
The score is Australia 0 New Zealand 25. No, that is not a match scoreline, but the win/loss record for Australian Super Rugby franchises. Zero victories, and the proof is hard to swallow for the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). ARU chief executive Bill Pulver (see main picture) is a man on tenterhooks. Not only have the […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 17: The African Conferences
Super Rugby Week 17 was the last week of conference competition and the teams now head into the playoff series. Super Rugby Week 17: The African Conferences Ten teams have now had their Super Rugby seasons end at the culmination of the the round robin stage of the competition, with the final eight entering the […] READ MORE
Chiefs Face Tough Quarter Finals Trip To South Africa
The fact is, since the Chiefs beat Brumbies, the Hurricanes did their fellow New Zealand team no favours. As they beat the Crusaders, it makes for a tougher quarter final schedule. The Chiefs have no choice but to accept the fact that in order to win the title; they'll have to do it away from home base. It doesn't get any tougher than a trip to Newlands, but that is exactly what will be required. READ MORE
Super Rugby Final Round Forecast
And with these last games to be played, 17 rounds of Super Rugby will be complete by Sunday. 15 matches will have been played, two bye rounds and come Sunday, results will have established who is top seed. With this weekends Super Rugby final round, the forecast will be for the leaders to show their credentials. […] READ MORE
Stephen Donald Set To Re-Sign With Waikato For Mitre 10 Cup
All Black hero and Chiefs veteran Stephen Donald will likely rejoin his beloved Mooloos for yet another season of provincial rugby. An official announcement from Waikato Rugby is due to be made in the next week or so ‘once the paperwork’ is complete. Donald will join other big signing Zac Guildford, in what will be […] READ MORE