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Freelance Australian journalist who is based in the UK and writes for Inside Sport, The Guardian, The Sun, The i-Paper, FourFourTwo Australia, SBS The World Game, League Weekly, Big League, Forty20 magazine and others. Tweets at @johnnyddavidson. Enjoys panenkas and cut-out passes.
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The Brumbies host the Bulls in Canberra in this titanic Super Rugby clash. Join The Roar from 7:45pm (AEST) for all the action from the Australian capital.
An amazing round of Super Rugby that saw the Jaguares jubilant, the Stormers stun the Crusaders, the Bulls victorious and a great weekend for South African rugby.
This weekend saw the Crusaders excell as usual, the Brumbies deliver a show, the Rebels put down a marker, the Lions edge the Tahs and the Highlanders get the win.
A crazy Round 12 saw no shortage of talking points with two dramatic draws, the Jaguares win and the Reds come from behind to get the result.
This round we had the Brumbies beaten in Buenos Aires, the Bulls edged, the Chiefs blitzed and the Sunwolves spanked.
This week we had the Tahs fight back to edge the Rebels, the Reds slip past the Sharks and the Lions upset the Chiefs.
The Waratahs host the Rebels at the SCG in this all-Aussie affair. Join The Roar from 7:45pm AEST for all the action from Sydney.
In this round we saw the Jaguares on fire, two thrilling Kiwi derbies, the Sharks embarrassed and the Stormers sizzle.
The Brumbies look to keep their faltering season alive when the Lions visit GIO Stadium. Join The Roar for scores and a live blog of the game from 7:45pm (AEST).
This weekend we saw the Rebels delight, the Sharks smash the Lions and the Jaguares pull off an amazing come-from-behind win.
The Rebels are back home and face the Sunwolves as they look to stay top of the Aussie conference. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 7:45pm AEDT.
Round 7 saw the Rebels down the Reds at Suncorp, the Crusaders bounce back, the Bulls beat the Stormers and the Sunwolves stunningly shock the sloppy Waratahs in Newcastle.
The Reds and the Rebels go head-to-head at Suncorp in an all-Australian derby. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 7:30pm AEDT.
A crazy round saw the Tahs upset the Crusaders, the Reds beat the Brumbies, the Chiefs post a massive score and sad news for the soon-to-be-departed Sunwolves.
Match result: The Roosters held on to beat Manly 26-18 at Lottoland after a first-half masterclass from Luke Keary.
Another blockbuster round saw the Brumbies inflict pain on the Tahs, the Reds fightback in Japan, the Lions sink the Rebels in the last minute, and tragedy hit Christchurch.
Match result: Canberra have cruised to an easy 21-0 win over the Gold Coast in heavy rain at Robina.
Match result: Wales have been crowned 2019 Six Nations Grand Slam champions after dominating a dire Ireland 25-7 in Cardiff.
This weekend saw the Rebels stay top of the Aussie conference, the Crusaders send out another big statement, the Bulls bite back and Rieko Ioane on fire.
Match result: The Reds’ horror run in Sydney has continued with the Waratahs claiming a scrappy 28-17 win.
Love the Roff! One of the all-time greats, and my personal favourites.
Super Rugby Team of the Week: Round 13
Thanks to everyone who tuned in.
Apologir to all for the wi-fi issues which hit in the second half.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
MATCH RESULT
Cowboys get the win 38-4. In the end it’s a blowout as North Queensland run away with it. The first 40 minutes was really tight, a real grind, but the Rhinos wilted in the second 40. This game had a bit of everything. Some good tries, a fight and a sending off. Quite action-packed. But not good from the English perspective. The gap between the NRL and Super is vast, no doubt about that.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 38
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
TRY COWBOYS!
Big mistake there from Leeds, they let a Granville kcikc bounce and the Cowboys clean up. O’Neill darts over for his second try. That’s way too easy.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 38
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
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Sorry folks a few wi-fi issues here. Going in and out at Headingley.
But the atmopshere has really ratched up a few nothes. Leeds almost over with a try, held up.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 32
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
SIN-BIN
Tamou goes for 10 and Garbutt is sent off! Huge drama!
Leeds 4
Cowboys 32
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
BIFF!
And it’s all in as James Tamou and Keith Galloway go at it, and Mitch Garbutt drops Tamoa with a huge punch!
Leeds 4
Cowboys 32
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
TRY COWBOYS!
They are in again, this time through Justin O’Neill. And that’s all she wrote folks. Another tough night for Super League.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 32
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
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Another convesion for JT.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 26
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
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Mistake from the kick off from Leeds and the Cows hit back quick three tackles. JT scrambles over for a TRY! Now it’s starting to become a bit of a blowout…
Leeds 4
Cowboys 24
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
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JT adds the extras.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 20
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
TRY COWBOYS
JT puts through a grubber and Coote picks it up to score. Or has he? Video ref is checking… looks like no try, no it’s given! TRY!
Leeds 4
Cowboys 18
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
’59
Lilley is pulled down centimetres out. Leeds roll a grubber in but the Cowboys clean it up. Danger averted.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 14
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
’57
Leeds testing the Cows defence now. Some great lines being run.
Thats’s offside from a bomb and Leeds have the ball back 10m out! Here we go…
Leeds 4
Cowboys 14
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
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Coote brings back a kick. Rhinos have done well to contain the Cowboys so far.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 14
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
’53
Leeds look spent. Half-time was the worst thing for them… They’re just holding on. Field position all the Cowboys.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 14
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
’50
Cowboys starting to unwind. Leeds really on the back foot. Lachlan Coote down hurt, but he gets up. Looks OK.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 14
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
’48
JT having an off night with the boot…
Leeds 4
Cowboys 14
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
TRY COWBOYS:
Kyle Felt dives over ine the corner and the Coeboys are in control. This could get ugly….
Leeds 4
Cowboys 14
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
’45
Cowboys camped on Leeds line. Huge pressure for the Rhinos…
Leeds 4
Cowboys 10
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
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Thurston converts.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 10
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
TRY COWBOYS!
Mistake from the Rhinos with a bomb and the Cowboys capitalise! Linnet with the try!
That is a costly error.
Leeds 4
Cowboys 8
North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
Definitely not a Kiwi.
Super Rugby Team of the Week: Round 13