Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The key thoughts after Super Rugby Round 15 for this scribe is where the South African Rugby Union (SARU) are headed with the Super Rugby competition. Key Thoughts After Super Rugby Round 15 This is not a discussion about the complexity of the current format. We know it is a mess. The competition is too […] READ MORE
In fact, the completion of round 15 will provide some leading sides a chance to gain somewhat of an edge, as their New Zealand counterparts stay idle for a further two weeks. So considering that, here is your conference points table standings as Super Rugby returns to action; READ MORE
After the momentous British and Irish Lions victory, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti is busy earning high praise with the Blues franchise as one of the new generation of players to push the Auckland team towards the playoffs, and higher honours READ MORE
A new concept circulating in the rugby world is the possibility of South African Super Rugby teams competing in the European Guinness PRO12 competition. South African Super Rugby Teams in the PRO12 This concept is a new development and is as a direct result of SANZAAR deciding to cut three teams from the Super Rugby […] READ MORE
Damian McKenzie may find himself missing out on a spot in the All Blacks squad, but his boss at the Chiefs had something else to say on the matter. With the All Blacks squad due to be named on Thursday, Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie appeared quietly surprised at the very notion that McKenzie could […] READ MORE
Reaction to this afternoons Super Rugby clash at AMI Stadium was literally ‘off the charts’. In a game that went from sublime to incredible, in a climatic rugby match ending where the last gasp kick by Mitchell Hunt seals Win for Crusaders fans. The above image of Mitchell Hunt stepping back and aiming to take […] READ MORE
Last week, it was a full platter of Super Rugby. And fans and followers were ‘well fed’ on the spoils of nine matches. Some great games too, as the heat was applied nearing the business end of the season. With the Super Rugby Round 15 forecast set to continue to cook, there will be a […] READ MORE
Overall, the nine match schedule delivers a full platter of matches to enjoy. It is a big weekend before the International window opens, and disrupts sides momentum. The leading teams must benefit from their opportunities, while the battlers will use pride as a motivation. As a result, every side will be out to play their hearts out......and rugby is the winner from that. READ MORE
Over the weekend, there has been a flood of rugby matches. This includes European competitions, club rugby across the Southern Hemisphere, and includes Super Rugby Round 13. It was forecasted to be another entertaining eight games. And two matches on Saturday certainly were. Convincing Wins for Hurricanes and Highlanders The New Zealand conference is no […] READ MORE
The Crusaders beat the Chiefs 31-14 at ANZ Stadium in Suva as Super Rugby returned to the pacific for a second time. It was everything the encounter promised to be, from nearly every aspect a rugby fan could ask for, not the least of which was from a physical standpoint. Within the first 20-minutes alone, […] READ MORE
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.