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As the applause died down after a sensational 66-0 win over the Melbourne Rebels, the Crusaders earned Top Seeding to seal the Ryan Crotty 150th match, in fine style. And style is what returned to the Scott Robertson coached-side on Saturday. That was after suffering a second loss for the year to the Chiefs a […] READ MORE
With the Gallagher Premiership over; and Saracens Rugby claiming the highly regarded ‘double’ fans can be happy to know that Super Rugby is ‘here to entertain you’. That has seemingly always been the catchphrase from the Super Rugby devotees. That the Southern hemisphere product appears to involve more open play, width of the field football, and […] READ MORE
For the South African Super Rugby franchises, Super Rugby Week 16 provided us with a few thought provoking moments. Super Rugby week 16 We take a look at the past week. Some of our thoughts might cut a little across the grain of popular opinion, but if we have to ask uncomfortable questions that is […] READ MORE
Coming off a victory over the Chiefs, head coach Leon MacDonald said of his winning Blues team that, they ‘scrambled well’ while other NZ sides suffered losses this Super Rugby round. In a strange sequence – one which few can ever recall it happening before – the Blues were the lone New Zealand franchise winner […] READ MORE
In all forms of sport, the objective is to Win. Conversely, you have those who don’t meet their goals. In this Super Rugby snapshot, fans have seen the Chiefs rise; and the Blues fall. Results that brought delight and displeasure, but is just another week in this high-pressure competition. Results wise, it was good news/bad […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 10 raised more questions than answers for the South African teams. There was a surprise away win, but two home losses. Super Rugby Week 10 We take a look at the most important points coming out of each game. Chiefs 17 Emirates Lions 23 Chiefs – Tries: Sean Wainui, Nepo Laulala, Tumua […] READ MORE
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
In a flashback to the ‘bad old days’ of rugby players fighting on-field, Armand van der Merwe and Shalk Brits have received suspensions after an ugly altercation last Saturday. It saw the aggressor and recipient each punished with equal vigor, by the Super Rugby judiciary. The two South African conference players may have acted on instinct […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week Seven saw the DHL Stormers lose away to the Blues and the Vodacom Bulls sneak an away win against the Cell C Sharks. Super Rugby Week Seven Blues 24 DHL Stormers 9 Blues – Tries: Tenielu Tele’a, Tehere Black and Rieko Ioane Conversions: Tehere Black 3 Penalty: Tehere Black DHL Stormers – Penalties: Jean-Luc du Plessis There wasn’t […] READ MORE
In the rarified air at the top of the Super Rugby standings, knowing the opposition and ‘applying the pressure’ can lead to a small advantage over your rival. This Friday night #HURvCRU is the match of the week and will be won by getting the little things right. No matter the competition, small margins can […] READ MORE
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