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A Rotundity and happy ex hooker who just loves Rugby really, oh and my kids and Kendra of course who lets me watch as much Rugby as I want, mostly. Follow Digby Ross on Twitter @Diggercane.
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Three New Zealanders, one Australian and an Irishman sounds like the start of a bad pub joke. In reality, it nominates the nationalities of the next five voted into The Roar’s top 50 Rugby World Cup players.
Let me be clear, the Hurricanes are my side and always will be, that will never change. I love them and the last five seasons have certainly been some of the best years as a Hurricanes fan and member.
The Crusaders have won the 2017 Super Rugby title after defeating the Lions by 25-17 in Johannesburg, scoring three tries to two in the process.
The Crusaders have been crowned Super Rugby champions for 2017 after defeating the Lions at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg by 25 points to 17 in a hard fought and composed performance in front of over 60,000 fans.
Match result: The Crusaders have been crowned Super Rugby champions for 2017 after defeating the Lions at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg by 25 points to 17 in a hard fought and composed performance in front of over 60,000 fans.
Our grand finalists have been found for Super Rugby 2017 with the Lions hosting the Crusaders next weekend at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg.
A second half blitz has seen the Lions defeat the Hurricanes by 15 points in a highly entertaining Super Rugby semi-final.
Match results: The Lions have put up a comprehensive second half display, running on five tries to one, turning a 12-point halftime deficit into a 15-point victory to book their place in the Super Rugby grand final against the Crusaders next week.
The Crusaders have become the first team to book their place in the Super Rugby grand final with a 14-point victory over the Chiefs in Christchurch.
Match results: The Crusaders have produced a defensive master class to qualify for the Super Rugby final, defeating the Chiefs by 14 points in Christchurch.
The Super Rugby quarter finals have now been completed and while the results went the way of the betting odds and the favoured teams won through, it certainly was not all one-way traffic as many were expecting.
Good morning and welcome to the fourth Super Rugby quarter-final as the Stormers welcome the Chiefs to Newlands. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 1am (AEST).
Good evening and welcome to Super Rugby’s third quarter-final as the table-topping Lions play host to their South African rivals the Sharks. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 10:30pm (AEST).
The British and Lions have drawn the curtain on their 2017 New Zealand tour, drawing the third Test match against New Zealand in a tense and enthralling affair in front of over 48,000 fans at Eden Park in Auckland, the match ending in a 15-all draw.
The All Blacks and British and Irish Lions have drawn the third Test at Eden Park in a tense and thrilling encounter 15 points apiece, and have subsequently drawn the 2017 Lions series.
Match result: The All Blacks and British and Irish Lions have drawn the third Test at Eden Park in a tense and thrilling encounter 15 points apiece, and have subsequently drawn the 2017 Lions series.
The British and Irish Lions have completed their mid-week schedule on the 2017 New Zealand tour, playing out a thrilling 31-all draw with the Hurricanes in Wellington at a sold out Westpac Stadium.
The British and Irish Lions play their last non-Test opposition for the 2017 tour this evening, visiting Wellington to play the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 5.35pm (AEST).
The Wallabies have stumbled to an entertaining, error-ridden victory over Italy at Suncorp Stadium in the Brisbane sun by 40 points to 27.
The All Blacks have drawn first blood against the British and Irish Lions overcoming their rivals by 30 points to 15 in an intense, fast and bruising encounter at Eden Park in Auckland in front of over 41,000 fans.
Really nice Harry, you have my support! 🏉 😁
You are not required to back the Blossoms. The Boks are brave, too
Thanks Brett.
Cracking set of QFs to come this weekend, really excited.
Come on Wallabies!
Just their best performance of 2019: the Wallabies' simple quarter-final assignment
Thanks for your efforts Nick, much appreciated.
How do you see Wales in this tournament? I would worry that if they were trailing that their attack may not be able to get them back into a match?
Why selection cost the Wallabies their Rugby World Cup game against Wales
Tend to agree Corne, the Wallabies were going forward easily enough at times but the support play and ruck work left a lot to be desired. Over coached perhaps in terms of their attacking play? I do not know but a bit more attention with possession and I thought they could have had the game.
Why selection cost the Wallabies their Rugby World Cup game against Wales
I would say your glass is 80% empty Fionn 😛
But I do agree, alternative’s have been available and it is confusing why they have not been trialled.
Why selection cost the Wallabies their Rugby World Cup game against Wales
Well, obviously I cannot comment on your experiences but it is certainly not the case amongst most that I know living in Oz, but granted, there are some who take an unhealthy interest in the sport.
The Wrap: World Cup thrown into beautiful, glorious confusion
Rather general statement no? In terms of ‘personal insults’ it would only be Kearns that catches some shade here and perhaps could have been worded better but in comparison to Gloria, Geoff is using his real name behind his words.
He also had a quick word for a Kiwi in Schmidt in there, hardly all an all Australian kicking? And the lazy journalism statement is across the board, not just the Australian contingent.
I cant find a lot wrong with what he has written today, what is it that stirs you up about his Cheika or Gallen assessments?
The Wrap: World Cup thrown into beautiful, glorious confusion
‘What would Kiwis think and write about if they didn’t have Australia to kick’
Rugby itself bigbaz. Might surprise you but ‘kicking Australian rugby’ is not the sport some would make it out to be over here.
The Wrap: World Cup thrown into beautiful, glorious confusion
Perhaps you should stop reading Geoff’s articles if it upsets you so much Gloria.
Or maybe discuss the content of his articles without resorting to personal insults.
The Wrap: World Cup thrown into beautiful, glorious confusion
I had four of those in my top 5, Jones at 8. 👍
I’m happy with that. 🏉
The Roar’s 50 greatest Rugby World Cup players wrap-up: Who voted for who, team of the top 50, plus best countries and positions
😂 😂 😂
Geez, it took long enough for that to pop up.
As mentioned, I shuffled that list constantly.
The Roar’s 50 greatest Rugby World Cup players wrap-up: Who voted for who, team of the top 50, plus best countries and positions
Dunno Colm, certainly Ryan is rated around my parts anyhow. Top class.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Crystal ball predictions for champions, best player and much more
😂
The Roar’s 50 greatest Rugby World Cup players wrap-up: Who voted for who, team of the top 50, plus best countries and positions
Hey Nobody,
It was a lot of fun to go back and reminisce, certainly easy enough to come up with names, would have been simple enough to do 100 I think, but ordering them I found extremely difficult to do, still not comfortable with my final order but, just ran out of time 😛
The Roar’s 50 greatest Rugby World Cup players wrap-up: Who voted for who, team of the top 50, plus best countries and positions
Ha! RobC I think already mentioned the lack of said area representation, or too many Tahs or some such 😁
I have my mouthguard in and ready to duck 😂
The Roar’s 50 greatest Rugby World Cup players wrap-up: Who voted for who, team of the top 50, plus best countries and positions
On ya Viking!
The Roar’s 50 greatest Rugby World Cup players wrap-up: Who voted for who, team of the top 50, plus best countries and positions
Thanks for inviting me to take part Dan, was great fun to be part of 👍
The Roar’s 50 greatest Rugby World Cup players wrap-up: Who voted for who, team of the top 50, plus best countries and positions
Have to admit, been called and accused of many things but those that philia and phobia is a definite first for me, never been defrocked either.
A day of firsts! 😛
The Roar’s 50 greatest players in Rugby World Cup history: 5-1
Thanks Nick, excellent. 🏉
The Roar’s 50 greatest players in Rugby World Cup history: 5-1
You forgot good looking also China’s, rather important that, otherwise more or less though my throwing was never the issue 😁
The Roar’s 50 greatest players in Rugby World Cup history: 10-6
Brilliant as always Nick.
Personally, I don’t think enough sides utilise pick and go with modern defences and are too ready to try to spread in the face of set defences. I believe a little more basic play can really cause some unrest.
Good times ahead, looking forward to it.
How will the Wallabies unravel Warren Gatland’s Welsh web?
Very excited about this weekends matches coming up, certainly no real done deals in either game.
Anyhow, GO BLACK!
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals expert tips: End the desperation