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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.
Supporting that combination no wonder you are bleeding 😂
Super Rugby Round 3: Nothing to see here
That would be like Fassi and me on the dancefloor
Super Rugby Round 3: Nothing to see here
I know right? Then they schedule the best game in the middle, silky SANZAAR. 😛
Super Rugby Round 3: Nothing to see here
Geez Ric, first you apologise, then you pick the Sharks!! I dunno mate…. 😂
Should be another good weekend though, hopefully your boys put in a good shift 👍
Super Rugby Round 3: Nothing to see here
Home record is very good, but Sharks do seem to be a team that ruffles, should be a great match.
Super Rugby Round 3: Nothing to see here
Not wrong at all RT me old fellow, one or fifty, both are plenty!! 😛
Super Rugby Round 3: Nothing to see here
Just add lemon/lime thugby, refreshing
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
I went full pint of mid strength and still getting the boot.
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
It really feels like people are not paying attention sometimes.
Apparently my dear wife feels that this app would be a good idea. 😂
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Havent even got a bite yet, very disappointing. 😂
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Nope, I haven’t had one drink today.
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Nonsense Ric!
We are good for a solid fourth in NZ I reckon, but at least we will not be as conservative as the cricketers, across everything.
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Ha, I wish I was that clever!
Got back from China on the 16th, guess what, had the flu over the following weekend! All clear now and I didn’t drink any Corona. 👍
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Chiefs -They have Damo. Blues don’t have Beaudy
Nope, not anymore, he has been scratched.
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Hey Jez,
HNY to you mate, hope all is well with you.
Not quite, an insider bit there for a cheap plug for Geoff’s other business interests. 😁
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Honestly, its no more complicated than a Cheika defensive plan.
Super Rugby Round 1: Whaddya mean it starts this week?
Thank you Geoff.
Geez, some of those quotes are pearlers! 😂
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