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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.
Yes, I think we just realised we wanted more quite frankly, to be more useful.
The Wrap: The patience of rugby players and fans is about to be rewarded
Definitely the talking irritates me more, but then reinforced when the names pop up, adding to the overall irritant mix.
The Wrap: The patience of rugby players and fans is about to be rewarded
What a horrible comparison to make Wal.
Anyway, we are the wingers of the forward pack, proven finishers, so good, only need one of us.
The Wrap: The patience of rugby players and fans is about to be rewarded
Ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 3: Everyone's feeling Blue
I like to bring a bit of mystery
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2: How about them penalties?
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I thought it was Robinson and Gibson??
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2: How about them penalties?
It really is an annoying thing.
No Robinson this week mate, Akira to start, Lineout looks a bit sus…..
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2: How about them penalties?
Sotutu is class, looking forward to watching him as the season progresses
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2: How about them penalties?
Disagree.
You are quite disagreeable across the board really.
Tahs manage to put a team together for this season?
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 1: Rugby's back, baby. Rugby is back
“it’s Ok to be wrong”
Quite right RT, chin up me ole mate 😁
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 1: Rugby's back, baby. Rugby is back
Hi Soap,
Wouldn’t have thought so but we will see how it is interpreted, my assumption would be to face towards your own, pass etc but will be interesting to see, typical of rugby laws with a broad interpretation.
Law variations on both sides of the ditch with a common goal in mind
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12336719
Hey Soap, link to a Herald article
Law variations on both sides of the ditch with a common goal in mind
Thank you Brett.
After switching off sport for nearly two months with other priorities in life it sure is good to feel that excitement and anticipation flowing back and with the subsequent news of moving to level 1 and some good ticket sales for this weekend all adds to the flavour.
In terms of some of the proposed variations, kicking is a no from me, golden point feels a bit too gimmicky and the red card replacement doesn’t feel right to me though Highlander makes a good point above re ref moderation.
I am however looking forward to seeing the breakdown variations in play, in particular the emphasis on the ball carrier (always been a bug bear of mine) and rolling east to west, hopefully we see a positive result 👍
Just hope we don’t have too many overly officious games first up while teams and refs adjust given the lack of warm ups
Is it Saturday yet? 🏉
Law variations on both sides of the ditch with a common goal in mind
High quality side 👍
The greatest Wallabies team of the Super Rugby era, as voted by you
Potentially, I really don’t know but it can tend to be that non union end up with the same that’s negotiated for a collective, albeit usually with time delays, assuming that the opportunity to negotiate for yourself is not available.
Speculation on my part as it would be the only reason I can think of where I would stand down myself in a similar situation.
Reds trio refuse to take pay cut, stood down by QRU
They are definitely RUPA members? (unsure if it is compulsory)
Reds trio refuse to take pay cut, stood down by QRU
Absolutely tragic, such a high quality player.
Pick the greatest Wallabies team of the Super Rugby era: Outside backs
Agree, thought there might have been more love there.
Super Rugby Week 5: The Force is strong with this one