Queensland Reds vs Melbourne Rebels: Super Rugby live scores, blog
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The Reds got up over the Brumbies, but can they make the 2012 Super Rugby finals? (AAP Image/Alan Porritt)
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Melbourne Rebels Vs. Queensland Reds |
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2012 Super Rugby Tournament, 29 June, 2012 |
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| AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC | ||
| Queensland Reds 32 defeated Melbourne Rebels 17 | ||
| Melbourne Rebels | Queensland Reds | |
| 17 | FINAL SCORE | 32 |
| 2 | TRIES | 4 |
| 2/2 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/4 |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 2/2 |
| 0/0 | DROP GOAL | 0/0 |
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Important moments:
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| Referee: K Brown |
| Touch judges: A Lees & R Goswell |
The internationals are over and we are straight back into the business end of Super Rugby. The Queensland Reds will face off against the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Stadium in Melbourne on Friday 29 June. We will have live scores and updates for you with kick off at 7.40pm EST.
The Reds are still a mathematical possibility to make the finals provided they win their last three games with four try bonus points.
They’ll also be looking to improve their point’s difference as things are getting really tight up the top of the ladder.
The Reds last remaining games are against the Rebels, Highlanders and Waratahs and they will no doubt be eyeing off the Rebels as their weakest opponents.
While the Rebels have impressed in patches this year it is still well known that their defence is suspect to say the least, so the Reds will be looking for an opportunity to put on as many points as possible.
Will Genia’s return to peak form, as well as their line up being the closest to full strength it has been all year, will have the Reds brimming with confidence. However, the same can be said about the Rebels.
James O’Connor and Kurtley Beale return for the Rebels and with close to an all Wallaby backline, an upset isn’t out of the realm of possibility. The Reds will need to be careful to not get too caught up in searching for tries and make sure they win the game first.
The absence of Danny Cipriani and the return of Stirling Mortlock in the midfield will no doubt sure up the Rebels’ backline defence and in conjunction with Mark Gerard’s Brownlow Medal worthy boot, the Reds could find themselves under pressure in their own half if they try to play too expansively too early on.
The key to success for the Reds will be patience and establishing an early lead, even if that means choosing to kick for goal.
Once out in front on the scoreboard, the pressure will be on the Rebel’s to take more risks and that is when try scoring opportunities will present themselves.
Consequently, the Rebels will be looking to frustrate their visitors by keeping them out early on. They’ll know that the longer they can keep the Reds from scoring, the more pressure the Reds will be put under to score tries later in the game causing errors and counter attack opportunities for the dangerous Rebels backs.
Please share your tips and predictions with us as well as any individual battles you are looking forward to.
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4:31pm
RebelRanger said | 4:31pm | Report comment
Anyone else think the Rebels became threatening in attack with Beale at 10 and JOC off?
Maybe its my dislike for O’Connor but we seem a much better team without him.
Good on the Reds for giving us here in Melbourne a good show. As for the Rebels, Vuna mate your defence is beyond a joke. and Frier, your line outs are a joke.
6:07am
kovana said | 6:07am | Report comment
Another good game, only caught the first half… But that try by the red!!!! Genius.
10:18pm
p.Tah said | 10:18pm | Report comment
That try by Shipperly was just brilliant. Rugby at it’s best.
10:24pm
Ferrol said | 10:24pm | Report comment
Was lovely to witness it live on the tv in downtown Balmain, NSW. You don’t see many tries like that. In any code.
11:54pm
Deez said | 11:54pm | Report comment
Where do you watch? Have been looking for a good super rugby viewing crowd in the area (preferably w a few Reds fans)
9:33pm
Elisha Pearce said | 9:33pm | Report comment
What was the JOC injury? Just read he got hurt on twitter?
9:40pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:40pm | Report comment
suspected hamstring strain
9:33pm
Ferrol said | 9:33pm | Report comment
And really I would give the MOM to stirlo for his amazing and unparalleled service as a wallaby great.
9:27pm
Ferrol said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Man of the march Mike Harris or AWH
9:36pm
Xiedazhou said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Harris performed well tonight and must surely come into consideration as Wallaby 12, he offers the direct running of McCabe, but so much more. Reds backs looked slick in the first half, nice cameo from Cooper.
9:47pm
Ferrol said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Have always liked Harris at 12 or 15 but fast becoming locked on 12.
9:53pm
The Werewolf said | 9:53pm | Report comment
Was he really that good? It was the Rebels… not exactly the same thing as mixing it at test level. But he is a good guy to have waiting in the wings if injuries come about.
9:58pm
Xiedazhou said | 9:58pm | Report comment
He was pretty good tonight I thought WW, at least as dominant at 12 in a Super 15 game as any of the other Australian centres. I like the variety that he offers, and you can see what huge difference it makes to the 9 and 10 inside him to have a few options in attack.
10:02pm
Ferrol said | 10:02pm | Report comment
I put it to you that he could win any test march with his boot. And he seemingly adapts to super rugby with a great rugby game. My theory is he is an exceptional test rugby player with an ongoing learning process in super rugby. Rare.
9:09am
Kuruki said | 9:09am | Report comment
My theory is that he is a solid Super 15 player with a very good temperament for test rugby.
12:58am
Breakdown said | 12:58am | Report comment
Agree WW. I watched the game and he was nothing better than alright. Did he even make a break?
9:26pm
Ferrol said | 9:26pm | Report comment
At the risk of beating the reds drum too much as a Brumbies supporter but that reds backline is just so lethal. Its ridiculous.
9:25pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-32 Queensland Reds FULL TIME
Fair well Stirlo, thanks for the memories! The Reds get want they came for and the Rebels can walk off the field with their heads held high after the second half. Let us know who your man of the match was and what you thought of the game.
9:22pm
Ferrol said | 9:22pm | Report comment
I maintain that Reds put in a ruthless performance. Some lacking areas in 2nd but this Rebels side could do anyone in if given the.chance. Well played reds.
9:21pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-32 Queensland Reds
79′ Wallace-Harrison takes the lineout well capping off a good night for the lock who’s had to spend most of his time at the Reds playing second fiddle to Horwill. The Reds boot the ball into the crowd and thats the game!
9:20pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-32 Queensland Reds
78′ Blake Eneva makes his debut for the reds now as well and Phipps comes off now as well. Beale give a beautiful offload to Huxley now and the Rebels are back on attack in the Reds 22m. Vuna drives off the ruck and the Rebels are now 5m out, the crowd is roaring! The rebels go wide and Gerrard is taken out in the corner. That seems like first time Gerrard has touched the ball in attack all night.
9:18pm
Ferrol said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Harris is human!
9:17pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-32 Queensland Reds
76′ Mortlock has also come off the field, ending his playing career in Australia. The on attack again now and Harris breaks the line brilliantly. He offloads to Faingaa who charges forward but gets himself isolated and is penalised for playing the ball on the ground.
9:16pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-32 Queensland Reds
… and he missed his first kick of the day. Genia leaves the field now with the 4try bonus point in the bag.
9:15pm
Ferrol said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Harris has been again a very stable and impressive player. He deserved a regular wallabies start at 12. Morahan is a huge talent also.
9:14pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:14pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-27 Queensland Reds
72′ The Reds opt to set a scrum just to the left of the up rights, a big blind side to work with here. Radike Samo is on at no.8 now as well. Lucas hits it up and the Reds continue to drive round the edges of the ruck. Genia throws a bullet out to Frisby who dives for the corner. The ref goes up stairs immediately. Julian Huxley’s done well but the try is awarded! Close but fair call. Harris to convert from the left hand sideline.
9:11pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:11pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-27 Queensland Reds
70′ Morohan shrug off a few tackles and put Faingaa in some space. The Rebels cover well but the Reds are going forward now and looking dangerous. Genia orchestrating things well from the base of the ruck. 16th phase now and the Reds making ground steadily with forwards 10m out from the Rebels line. The Rebels have done well to slow the Reds attack. The Rebels give away the penalty now for slowing the ball down.
9:10pm
Ferrol said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Spoke too soon. Well done rebels good strike back they are a quality outfit there is no doubt.
9:08pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-27 Queensland Reds
69′ All the momentum with the Rebels now. The Reds continue to try and attack from inside their own half, searching for that elusive fourth try.
9:07pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 17-27 Queensland Reds
67′ Hugh Perrit goes for an amazing run up the middle of the field stepping inside three tackles. Quick ball goes wide and Lachlan Mitchell goes over untouched! Beale now to convert from 10m in from touch… and nails it!
9:05pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:05pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 10-27 Queensland Reds
66′ The Reds look to run now from just inside their own half. Lucas now puts it out on the full. Pressure back on the Reds.
9:04pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 10-27 Queensland Reds
64′ Beau Robinson and Saia Faingaa combine well in the ruck and win a penalty. The Reds finally manage clear out of their 22m
9:02pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 10-27 Queensland Reds
61′ Beale combine with Inman from the lineout with another beautiful backline move. Rebels now 5m out and Simmons intercepts a pass from Phipps. The big lock is chased down quickly though. Genia’s clearance is charged and the Reds have aline out 5m from their line. lucas clears well under pressure but still only manages to find touch 10m out from the try line.
9:00pm
ArtVandelay said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 10-27 Queensland Reds
61′ The Reds charge up in defense and the Rebels lose it forward. Genia however kicks it straight back to Beale who returns to Frisby who kicks out on the full. Rebels lineout 10m inside Reds territory
8:59pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 10-27 Queensland Reds
59′ The Reds attack not gelling as well as it was with Cooper off the field and they knock on in the centres.
8:57pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:57pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 10-27 Queensland Reds
57′ Beale is playing out of his skin at the moment getting involved in every piece of play. He clears from the restart and the Reds now look to attack from their lineout 10m inside Rebels territory.
8:56pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 10-27 Queensland Reds
55′ Genia clears and Huxley returns. The reds look to run from their 22m now. Sautia is brilliantly taken by Inman. The Reds don’t find touch with clearance and the Rebels counter brilliantly. Vuna makes good ground and they are attacking deep in the Reds 22 now. Beale is orchestrating the attack brilliantly and they Reds scramble in the right hand corner. Ball comes back to Beale in centre field now and he steps through the broken defence with ease to score under the posts! Huxley pops it over for the extra 2 points.
8:53pm
Ferrol said | 8:53pm | Report comment
This is a brutal perfomance from the Reds. Reminding me of Crusaders putting away very good sides but with complete ruthlessness.
4:28pm
RebelRanger said | 4:28pm | Report comment
first half maybe but Reds took their foot off in the second.
8:52pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-27 Queensland Reds
55′ Still a chance here off the lineout for the Rebels but Beale throws a forward pass, Reds centre field scrum on their 22m.
8:51pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-27 Queensland Reds
50′ Beale’s restart kicks have been exemplary this evening but the Reds have down well to keep winning the ball in the air. The Rebels now get a penalty 10m into the Reds half but Gerrard misses touch. Sautia kick it straight to Beale though who counters brilliantly. He links well with Vuna and the Rebels are heading for the line here. The Rebels have a massive over lap now but a poor pass from Beale doesn’t go to hand and the Reds manage to clear to the 22m.
8:50pm
Red Block said | 8:50pm | Report comment
AWH has been fantastic tonight.
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8:48pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-27 Queensland Reds
48′ The Reds get a penalty now in the Rebels half after some pointless kicking from both teams. Harris puts it over again
8:47pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
46′ O’Connor is limping off holding his hamstring replaced by Huxley. Lucas is also on for Cooper.
8:45pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:45pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
45′ Gerrard find a beautiful touch 10m out from the Reds line. The Rebels attack now through their forward runners, the Reds tackle well. Robinson does well in the ruck and wins a penalty for the Reds.
8:43pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
44′ The Rebels make ground off the lineout through their forwards and get a penalty on the halfway line. Beau Robinson is on the field now.
8:43pm
Red Block said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Expect the Reds to shut the game down and play field position, now that Quade is off. Odd, surely he could have played another 15 mins.
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8:42pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
42′ A scrappy opening from both sides is settled with a touch finder from Gerrard deep into the Reds 22m. Genia clears and Beale returns with a high ball. The Reds look to run now then slice a kick out into touch 10m inside the Rebels half.
8:40pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:40pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
41′ Faingaa caught offside at the kickoff, the Rebels scrum on the dot. O’Connor throws a dreadfull pass into the crowd.
8:39pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
Rebels coach, Damien Hill, confims my thoughts on the game saying his side showed potential but need to cut down on their errors.
8:37pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
Well its halftime and its fair to say the Reds forwards were really dominant in that first half. The Rebels will be looking to get there hands on the ball a bit more and not cut down on their handling errors. Both teams are looking dangerous with ball in hand but the difference has been the Rebels making silly errors and not coming away with any points from their attacking forays, their lineout certainly didn’t help them out either. The Reds will be looking to put the foot down in the second half and really hammer home a big victory.
Individually Beale and O’Connor have looked really good with ball in hand, they just need more support runners and more ball. Mortlock has been solid on defence but its clear his old body just isn’t up to the pace of modern Super Rugby.
The Reds forwards have been dominant at the breakdown and Genia and Cooper are thriving.
8:29pm
Red Block said | 8:29pm | Report comment
What’s the ref doing? Twice he said ‘let it go Blue’ and they came out with and almost scored.
Nice to see Mick Molloy at the rugby!
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8:28pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
43′ Phipps goes blind to Beale. Morohan comes up off the line well and takes Beale behind the advantage line. The Reds compete well at the ruck and Delve gives away a penalty for coming in the side. The Reds put it out and they head into the sheds.
8:26pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:26pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
40′ Beale combine brilliants with O’Connor and O’Connor is through the gap! He’s brought down well though and is isolated. The Reds win the penalty on the halftime hooter. The Reds take it quick and put in a cross kick. Simmons takes it beautifully and charges up field. The Rebels turn it over now and attack again. Beale makes a break from scrum half and the Rebels are now 5m out and they win a penalty infront of the posts! Higginbotham gets away with cynicaly kicking ball out of Phipps hands right infront of the ref. The Rebels opt to set a scrum right under the Reds posts.
8:23pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:23pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
38′ Genia puts a grubber through from the scrum and finds touch just outside the Rebels 22m. O’Connor clears from the lineout to Morohan who puts up a high ball. The Rebels now look to run it out of their half and make good ground. Beale is joining the line well and creating opportunities for his forward runners. Phipps puts in a terrible chip kick straight to the Reds and they launch a counter attack all they way back up to the Rebels half before they are bundled out
8:28pm
The Other White Wendell said | 8:28pm | Report comment
yeah but what about the Penski file?
8:20pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
36′ The Reds forwards are giving Genia a great platform and they have managed to keep over 60% possession. The Reds now have a scrum in the middle of the field.
8:19pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:19pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-24 Queensland Reds
34′ The Reds go wide but the Rebels shut them down well. Reds still in control though. Cooper attack the line and offloads well to Wallace-Harrison who goes over just to the left of the posts! Harris pops over the conversion.
8:17pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-17 Queensland Reds
31′ The Reds are playing with plenty of confidence at the moment and the Rebels seem like they are struggling to keep up with the pace of the game. The Rebels engage early and the scrum is reversed. Reds scrum 5m out.
8:15pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-17 Queensland Reds
30′ The Reds in good position now keep it tight in the Rebels 22m. Faingaa makes good ground off the ruck and the Reds get a penalty advantage. Cooper puts an awkward chip in that comes to nothing. Genia opts to go for the corner with the penalty now. The Reds set a maul off the lineout but lose it forward, well defended Rebels.
8:13pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-17 Queensland Reds
29′ The Reds show good intent to run the ball from their own half but the Rebels line comes up well. Rebels give away a penalty just inside the Reds half.
8:12pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:12pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-17 Queensland Reds
29′ A bit of aerial ping pong now and Cooper puts a brilliant kick in landing 1m in field and bouncing into touch on the Rebels 22m
8:11pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-17 Queensland Reds
28′ Harris puts it over from the sideline again, he’s got it on a string! Frier is replaced by Robinson, not a great night for the veteran.
8:10pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-15 Queensland Reds
26′ Harris chips over the Rebels line, regathers brilliantly! The reds are way, Harris links up with his outside back well first Sautia then Shipperley and the reds are over in the corner for the try of the year! They go upstairs to confirm the grounding, no problems there, try Reds!
8:08pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-10 Queensland Reds
25; The Rebels finally win their lineout and send Mortlock crashing into the line. Another knockon from the Rebels again though just as they start to get a bit of momentum. Very frustrating stuff for the Rebels.
8:06pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-10 Queensland Reds
23′ Greg Holmes gives away a penalty for using his hands in the scrum. Gerrard finds good ground again find touch 10m into Reds territory.
8:05pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:05pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-10 Queensland Reds
22′ The Rebels mess up another line out, Frier’s throw not in straight. The Reds now have an attacking scrum 40m out from the Rebel’s line.
8:04pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:04pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-10 Queensland Reds
20′ Great kickoff from Beale but the Reds have it and look to attack out wide again make easy ground all the way back up into the Rebels 22m. Rpb Simmons makes a clean break but it dragged down by heroically by Nick Phipps and Adam Frier and the Rebels get a penalty, Simmons holding the ball!
8:02pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:02pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-10 Queensland Reds
18′ Genia makes a good halfbreak and the Reds look good on halfway. The Reds look to throw the ball around and are playing the alot of width. The Rebels give away a penalty right infront of the posts. This should be easy for Harris from 40m out… and the flags go up again.
8:00pm
ArtVandelay said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-7 Queensland Reds
17′ Harris slots the kick from the sideline.
7:59pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-5 Queensland Reds
14′ Al Campbell comes on for what may be his last game in Melbourne for Hugh Pyle. The Reds regain wel off the kick off and Cooper puts a great grubber through to find touch right in the corner. Rebels over throw and the Reds have it now! The ball goes wide, theres an overlap here, and Chris F-Sautia goes over in the corner untouched!
7:59pm
SandBox said | 7:59pm | Report comment
JOCs hair is twilight gay
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8:14pm
The other Steve said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Yep.
7:57pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:57pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 3-0 Queensland Reds
13′ So far the Rebels have looked good running options off Phipps before throwing it wide to O’Connor who is threatening the line and passing well. O’Connor slots the kick!
7:55pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
12′ Quade Cooper has done well to hold the ball up. The Rebels get a penalty instead for the Reds slowing the ball down and O’Connor is going to have a shot at goal about 10m in from the right hand touch line.
7:54pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:54pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
11′ The Rebels attack well moving the ball from side to side. Gerrard makes ground down the sideline and Jonno Owens goes over the line on a crash ball doing a really well to hold onto a pass that went behind him. They go up to the TV ref now but it looks like the balls been held up.
7:52pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
9′ Genia throws a clear forward pass when the Reds were looking good. Rebels scrum on there 40m line. Big scrum from the Reds but Genia is penalised for not rolling away after tackling Delve. Gerrard comes up with another beauty and the Rebels now set up a line out in the Reds 22m
7:51pm
biltongbek said | 7:51pm | Report comment
Chiefs were lucky though a couple of cheap shoulder charges that went unpunished.
The other thing they do really well and get away with is the tackles who “gets out of the way on the wrong side of the ruc with obstructing opposition ruckers”
8:12pm
Kuruki said | 8:12pm | Report comment
That’s what i hate about modern Rugby. A perfectly good hit from Tameifuna is supposedly a shoulder charge. His arm was straight across the guys body and he hit him shoulder first, Isnt that exactly what constitutes a perfect tackle? People go on about arms wrapping, but it’s pretty hard to do that when the guy is flat on his a$$. If the arm is anywhere in the vicinity then just play on imo. What’s everybody scared of? it’s a contact sport ffs.
7:50pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:50pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
9′ Chamberlain takes well and they set up a maul. Phipps clears off the side of the boot though. Reds lineout 30m out from the Rebels line
7:49pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:49pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
7′ Cooper clears to the 22m the Rebels still on attack though. Another knock on from the Rebels though and the Reds kick long. Rebels lineout now on the Rebels 22m
7:47pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:47pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
5′ Gerrard put the ball deep into the Reds half. The Rebels recover well from an over thrown lineout, they spread the ball from side to side but the Reds are defending well. Phipps snipes and put O’Connor straight through! Brilliant line break but Adam Frier knocks on 5m out from the try line.
7:45pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:45pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
3′ The Reds set up a good play from a mauled line out but the Rebels defense is strong. Cooper goes to chip over the top. Anthony Faingaa gives away a penalty for pushing a player off the ball. A bit of niggle ensues and the ref has a chat but no cards are shown
7:43pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Melbourne Rebels 0-0 Queensland Reds
1′ O’Connor wastes no time in try to unleash the backline however the Reds spoil well. The Rebel’s go early on the firt scrum and Genia takes it quickly. The Rebels give away a penalty at the breakdown but the Reds miss touch! Vuna returns in straight to Genia who tries to counter but the rebels spoil well.
7:41pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:41pm | Report comment
Kurtley Beale kicks off deep to Genia who wastes no time in setting up a line out 40m out
7:40pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:40pm | Report comment
The TV cameras are trying to hide it but there are still quite a few empty seats. Come on Melbourne, get down there! Should be a great game.
7:39pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:39pm | Report comment
Stirling Mortlock leads the Rebels out with his three kids.
7:38pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:38pm | Report comment
Saia Faingaa leads the Reds out to commemorate his 50th cap for the Reds
7:36pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:36pm | Report comment
Scattered showers over the ground at the moment but it hasn’t dampened the spirits of the Stirling Mortlock supporters that have come to bid him farewell this evening.
6:58pm
Morfs said | 6:58pm | Report comment
Gotta feel sorry for those VU year 9 kids. Lost 76-nil to the VU year 10s in a game of 7s just now. Ouch!
6:44pm
Red Block said | 6:44pm | Report comment
Is it true that Digby is out tonight due to illness?
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7:29pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:29pm | Report comment
yes I can confirm he has been ruled out with a chest infection. Stirling Mortlock is also currently doing a fitness test.
7:37pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:37pm | Report comment
Chris F-Sautia has come onto the wing in his place.
6:33pm
AussieKiwi said | 6:33pm | Report comment
what’s the score? In Broome this weekend, great place but no rugby
7:24pm
ArtVandelay said | 7:24pm | Report comment
Highlanders put together 16 phases after the hooter searching for the winning try but the Chiefs managed to hold on to win 27-21
6:21pm
Kuruki said | 6:21pm | Report comment
Sorry to hijack this thread but geez those Chiefs look good.