SUPER RUGBY OPENING ROUND TAKEOUTS JANUARY RUGBY ISN’T EASY There’s nothing new about mistakes in week one but they’re utterly inevitable when the it’s still the first month of the …
Some promising player gems were unearthed but a glance at the top of the Australian Conference makes uneasy viewing for Aussie hopes after Super Rugby’s opening round. Japan’s Sunwolves lead …
The Jaguares finally lived up to their potential to qualify for their maiden Super Rugby Grand Final and it will be interesting to see how they back-up that effort. Sunday’s …
Ireland have handed Andy Farrell an unconvincing victory in his first game in charge as they struggled to put another poor Rugby World Cup behind them with a 19-12 win …
Winger Josh Adams has scored a hat-trick of tries as Wales began the tenure of new coach Wayne Pivac with a comprehensive 42-0 bonus-point victory over Italy in their Six …
South Africa’s Stormers have their Super Rugby season off to an impressive start with a 27-0 bonus-point victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Newlands, but they will be sweating over …
Two tries to exciting newcomer Mark Nawaqanitawase wasn’t enough for NSW Waratahs, who opened their Super Rugby season with a 43-25 loss to the Crusaders in Nelson. The three-time defending …
Despite a frustrating season-opening defeat to long-time strugglers the Sunwolves, Melbourne Rebels are not panicking. After just missing out on a breakthrough finals appearance last year, the Rebels needed to …
Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby campaign has kicked off in horror fashion, losing 36-27 to perennial battlers the Sunwolves in Japan. Despite a belated comeback with two late tries, the Rebels …
England are intent on tearing into France after their Australian coach Eddie Jones stuck by his pledge to unleash “brutal physicality”, despite local indignation over the language he has used. …
The market can’t separate the Stormers and the Hurricanes and this is one of the most interesting games of the weekend. Sunday’s (2/2/2020) Super Rugby 2020 match is between Stormers …
The Crusaders have been nothing short of outstanding in Super Rugby over the past three seasons and they are overwhelming favourites to secure an unprecedented fourth straight Super Rugby title. …
This will be the last season in Super Rugby for the Sunwolves and, as per usual, they are expected to struggle. Saturday’s (1/2/2020) Super Rugby 2020 match is between Sunwolves …
Brumbies rookie flyhalf Noah Lolesio revealed his predecessor Christian Lealiifano has been helping guide his transition into the high-pressure playmaking role. Lolesio steered the Brumbies to a season-opening victory against …
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has described starting the Super Rugby season in January as “dangerous” and called for change next season. The Brumbies and Queensland Reds kicked off their season …
The Brumbies have opened their Super Rugby season with a hard-fought win after coming from behind to beat the Queensland Reds 27-24 on Friday. It was 39 degrees Celsius at …
Not a huge amount is expected of either the Sharks or the Bulls this season and they will both fancy their chances of starting their campaigns with a win. Saturday’s …
It is expected to be another tough season for the Reds and the Brumbies will start this clash as clear favourites. Friday’s (31/1/2020) Super Rugby 2020 match is between Brumbies …
