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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.
Hi Muzzo,
I see now speculation that it might only be three months but its not ideal regardless. Thems the breaks though, just going to have to find a way.
All the best to you and yours Muzzo, stay safe and lets do it agin in the new decade! 👍
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
Not the worst place to get some pre season done it has to be said.
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
Hey Muzzo, hope you are well mate.
Yip, suffered a knee complaint against the English in the semi, turns out he requires surgery with an estimate of 6 months out, majority of the Super season. Certainly with BB leaving it is not great news for the Canes but such is the way with injuries, just have to get on with it.
Hopefully we can get relatively full seasons out of the likes of Coles and TJ. 👍
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
I don’t think he will let anyone down, he will give it his all.
Overall the squad doesn’t look too bad, plenty of rep experience mixed throughout, loosehead side and first five are the big areas of concern I feel.
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
Even the one we got for two weeks that didn’t play didn’t make 2 meters! 😛
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
Oh…. you boomer types, such kidders 😛
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
Thanks Geoff.
Obviously better to have Ardie than not but at least we have an experienced set of loosies available, how they settle at first five will be the interesting question, perhaps even more so if Plum has his mind on other things. Will be an interesting year.
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
Thank you for your efforts this year Geoff, greatly appreciated and looking forward to another good year next year, albeit with the majority Ardieless and half a Barrett down! 😱
Cheers.
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020
I can confirm Geoff was never much of a winger, right or left side.
The Wrap: Australian rugby’s strange parallel universe
Thank you Brett, great to be involved again.
Rugby World Cup 2019: the tipping panel wrap
Hi Nick,
Well and truly accepted I believe, well beaten on the day. Some belly aching over semi selections and Hansen but most happy for the Boks.
Certainly the focus has moved on to who will be the next coach and crew.
From savvy selection to superior scrum: How the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup
Thank you Nick, really appreciated your efforts during this tournament, been great to learn and digest 👍
From savvy selection to superior scrum: How the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup
Wonderful piece Geoff and thank you for your efforts during this World Cup.
The World Cup Wrap: South Africa and Japan share the spoils of a brilliant tournament
Very good Chook 👍
Not sure about the belly aching though, seems like a win win to me 😛
Married to Yorkshire, born of Africa: A Wallabies fan's lament
England were superb, congrats to them and their supporters.
Thoroughly outplayed.
Five talking points from England vs All Blacks
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
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
Hi Wal,
Certainly hope so mate, big flip side there, hopefully Fidow can stay injury free. Excited about what he and Lomax can achieve together and with Aumua and Leaware, some definite up and comers who contributed heavily to our last U20 success. It is positive signs for the franchise so I am optimistic another good year can be had. I am also hoping they give Smith a fair chance to run the cutter consistently, I think he may surprise quite a few.
The Wrap: 2019’s rugby highlights, lowlights and wish list for 2020