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The Waratahs host the Jaguares Saturday night at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:45pm AEST.
Match result: The NSW Waratahs let slip the chance to take a Round 1 win over the Hurricanes after a 74th-minute try from debutant Du’Plessis Kirifi and conversion from Jordie Barrett saw the ‘Canes sneak ahead by a single point late in the match.
England hosts the Wallabies Saturday night at Twickenham, London. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 2am AEDT.
Match result: The Crusaders have won their ninth Super Rugby title in dominant fashion, defeating the Lions 37-18 at home in Christchurch.
The Lions host the Waratahs on Saturday night at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 11:05pm (AEST).
Match result: NSW Waratahs captain Bernard Foley has spearheaded a remarkable comeback as his side overturned a 17-point halftime deficit and beat the Highlanders 30-23 in their Super Rugby quarter-final.
Match result: The Brumbies may not have made it into the Super Rugby finals series, but finished off their season on a good note with a nine-point win over the Waratahs.
Match result: The Brumbies’ Super Rugby finals hopes remain alive after an upset 24-12 victory over the Hurricanes – their first win against a New Zealand team since 2016.
Match result: Bernard Foley pulled the strings and Israel Folau scored twice for the NSW Waratahs in a record 52-41 defeat of Queensland featuring 15 tries.
Match result: Queensland have fallen just short of notching another Australian win over New Zealand, copping a three-point loss to the Highlanders on Saturday night.
Match result: The Waratahs have finally broken Australia’s longstanding streak of losses to New Zealand sides, smashing the Highlanders by 29 points.
Match result: The NSW Waratahs are crying foul after giving up the biggest lead in Super Rugby history in a heartbreaking 31-29 loss to the mighty Crusaders.
Match Result: Australia’s super rugby rut against New Zealand teams continues, with the Blues beating the Waratahs away from home by three points at Brookvale.
Match result: The Queensland Reds have snapped a four-game losing streak, hanging on after a fast start to beat South Africa’s Lions 27-22 in Brisbane.
For the majority of this decade now, the Red in Queensland Reds stands for ugly losses.
The Bulls hosts the Rebels at Loftus Versfeld. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 11:05pm (AEST).
The Waratahs host the Reds Saturday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:45pm AEST.
Match result: The Waratahs have added another win to their ledger on Saturday, defeating the Sunwolves by 21 points.
The Brumbies host the Waratahs Saturday at GIO Stadium, in Canberra. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:45pm AEDT.
The Stormers host the Reds Sunday morning at DHL Newlands Park, in Cate Town. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 2:15am AEDT.
Good point MrChook. The leader though is the most pivotal position that creates this symmetry, ditto with with other stakeholders eg CEO, ACTRU etc
I’m almost sure Gibbo asked for more firepower (tried to steal canetoad Rodda):
– but his compatriot CEO couldn’t deliver it.
– And or Gibbo himself couldn’t attract the talent he needs to maintain and or lift in 2019.
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
He may seem one-dimensional and old school, I suppose Charlie
Well at least BT didnt condemn Slips to hell!
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
Actually Im a big fan of BT, mate. His old NRC team is my profile pic! haha
Id like BT to stay on the Reds. But I think he was promoted too early. Perhaps they can do similar to whats happened with the Blues and Tana Umaga. Retained in a different role
And yes, I support the Reds no matter what. Who else right riddler? Especially not the bloody cockroaches!!!
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
Not sure about dud person Chris though. I hear hes a good hearted man.
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
Hands down Dan Mc team is much better:
– And as I predicted they would be the best this year.
– It doesn’t mean the Tahs were poor last year
– who can forget the Tahs beat the Landers in the Q finals, the week after?
No Gibbo’s strategy has not been good for a while. It was terrible for the first two years. It delivered only once last year when the “strategy” was changed to mobility. It’s obviously workable. It just needs to be repeatable
I do not recall TN nor Izzy doing the work in the BD nor the set piece last year. Not did they lead the defence. This is a main reason for their success.
I agree TN was a big loss. Izzy less. This year, Tahs lost to the Brums in the early rounds amongst other average results even when Izzy was on the park. The pack this year did a poor job vs last year.
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
re Tahs ive written this in a comment earlier:
– Last year the Tahs made the Semis. 3rd highest try scorer, 3rd highest point difference for SR18.
– So if thats only ok-ish to you, then I would not like to have you as my boss! 😀
– I think Gibbo’s highly successful 2018 model is replicable. Its world-class
– But 2020 he needs to bring in more powerful players on left wing and 15, or a couple of larger forwards in back 5
– If Rebs can find a better coach, why not?
– Wessels still on his “P” license technically.
Yes culture is v important. It is also coach’s job and responsibility. If players dont fit or deliver its still the coach’s responsibility
But no amount of culture will fix basic technical problems with selection and preparation, which to me is a big problem in Reds, Rebs and Tahs in that order
eg Rebs. Pundits, fans etc maybe including coaching staff are unhappy with Genia. But the problem is not him, as I mentioned in my comment above.
BT is clearly still on L license:
– Fanboys should just stop the hero worship and look at his performance plainly
– His young players are voting with their feet, including his captain in his prime
– My fear is that BT will eventually get there, but not in the Reds.
– Whats the use of one more year? So he can get his “P”?
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
Hes a non-performer. Thats all there is really
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
I think they issues are more technical than culture.
I thinks Brums hum because the coach developed a sound system that leveraged on the traditional efficiency of the forwards. Similar to the Crusaders
The Tahs were v good last year, but dropped this year. It was obvious from the start. They are undersized, and the speed didnt compensate
Rebs. I think Wessels picked the wrong approach for the forwards, similar to EJs English team. Rebs pack arent big enough to do that. Also the centres are not SR top level.
Reds coaching is not good enough at this level. And it shows.
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
Interesting riddler. Can you explain more?
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
Thanks Haaazaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Nicely written.
“Team is king” is PR by a chap who found a phrase to place nobility in his decision.
Check is a terrible coach. If he believes in what he said:
– then he should have resigned a long time ago
– and help prepare his replacement.
Having said that… go Wallabies!!!!
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
They are the amongst best performing. But not the best in the country individually, especially Carter. The diff is coaching.
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
Thanks BeeMc:
– I’ve always believed in Dan after witnessing the improvements in 2018
– They are even better this year without Poey
– He knows how to unlock the power deep within his pack. Bernie did not
– I think next year they will even be better
– As long as he doesn’t drink his own cool aide
The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about
He is a good Christian
Amazing player. Full of skill and grace
It’s a miracle hes still playing after his battle with C (not Cheika)
Christian Lealiifano to depart Australian Rugby
ditto CR. btw go Queensland!!!
The Wrap: Only one Australian finalist a poor Super Rugby return
I dont, so I agree!
hahahha. Sorry ex-FF and Co
The Wrap: Only one Australian finalist a poor Super Rugby return
Thanks GP. High quality:
– but I object to it
– it has too much force
– so Yellow Card! Sin bin for you
On another note, is the game any better since the Force were removed? 😉
The Wrap: Only one Australian finalist a poor Super Rugby return
Undoubtedly a marked deterioration, Double Agent.
They made finals last year, could score almost at will – it was a big improvement on 2017. In the 2018, the Tahs:
– scored third most number of tries (74) behind Saders and Lions (77 each)
– scored third best points diff (112) behind Saders (247) and Canes (131)
– Source: https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/archives/2018-super-rugby/
This year, they were inconsistent: https://super.rugby/superrugby/competition-stats/
They will not make finals this year. Last year, THEY MADE THE SEMIS
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/?season=2018&competition=205&match=518212
Top four sorted, next four might not change either
Jack D, maybe. If he can stay field fit
Top four sorted, next four might not change either
Yes. Sanchez was shocking didn’t bother showing up last week 😉
And QC appeared for only the final 10!
Top four sorted, next four might not change either
First comment!
Thanks Brad. This is great journalismo
Gonna be another great finals series:
– Again no Reds :/
– Then again, not a surprise. Despite the outstanding quality of players :/
– Surprised about the Tahs though. I think they should have upsized their back row and left wing. And I can see why they tried to steal Rodda
Oh well last week was a good one of Queenslanders across a few sports. Its gotta happen once in a while. Not a good week for Blue wearing teams though
Jags a feel good story, after a few terrible seasons. Too bad the wolves wont get a chance to follow suit.
Top four sorted, next four might not change either
I share your skepticism. In my case, of all parties!
The Wrap: The Super Rugby cream rises to the top
Thanks GP!
Crazy week:
– GFM indeed!
– Happy with the results
– Well except SOO#2
– Campaign #16: New coaches across the board (incl WBs), except Danny Mc
The Wrap: Folau initiative sparks plethora of new ‘Go Fund Me’ pages