The Rugby Thread

[PeteC]

Super Rugby Round #15 (Local & Thai time)

Fri 24 May: Chiefs v Reds @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton (19:35 - 14:35)
Fri 24 May: Brumbies v Bulls @ GIO Stadium, Canberra (19:45 - 16:45)

Sat 25 May: Sunwolves v Rebels @ Prince Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo (14:15 - 16:15)
Sat 25 May: Crusaders v Blues @ Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch (19:35 - 14:35)
Sat 25 May: Waratahs v Jaguares @ Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta (19:45 - 16:45)
Sat 25 May: Stormers v Highlanders @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town (15:05 - 20:05)
Sat 25 May: Sharks v Lions @ Jonsson Kings Park, Durban (17:15 - 22:15)

Bye: Hurricanes

[PeteC]

Super Rugby Round #15

Dai_L is back this week. Well done BB.

This week 9.5 - 7.5 - 6 - 5 for BB, Pharvey, DL, and Pete. Total points 81.33 - 66.16 - 62.83 - 96.99

[PeteC]

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[PeteC]

Super Rugby Round #16 (Local & Thai time)

Fri 31 May: Blues v Bulls @ Eden Park, Auckland (19:35 - 14:35)
Fri 31 May: Rebels v Waratahs @ AAMI Park, Melbourne (19:45 - 16:45)

Sat 1 June: Sunwolves v Brumbies @ Prince Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo (14:15 - 16:15)
Sat 1 June: Chiefs v Crusaders @ ANZ Stadium, Fiji (19:35 - 14:35)
Sat 1 June: Reds v Jaguares @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (19:45 - 16:45)
Sat 1 June: Sharks v Hurricanes @ Jonsson Kings Park, Durban (15:05 - 20:05)
Sat 1 June: Lions v Stormers @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg (17:15 - 22:15)

Bye: Highlanders

[PeteC]

The Blues are the most frustrating team to watch in all of history! Good talent but game after game they lose because of bad kicking, again today as well resulting in a 22-22 tie with the Bulls. Could have won it with a penalty kick at 79 minutes, but missed as usual!

[PeteC]

Turn on TRUE 669 and look at the Sunwolves stadium in Tokyo. Consistently a losing record but their marches are always almost sold out both in Tokyo and when they play in Singapore. The high flying New Zealand and Australian reams could only wish for attendance that the Sunwolves get. Go figure.

[pharvey]

Turn on TRUE 669 and look at the Sunwolves stadium in Tokyo. Consistently a losing record but their marches are always almost sold out both in Tokyo and when they play in Singapore. The high flying New Zealand and Australian reams could only wish for attendance that the Sunwolves get. Go figure.

I was watching a report yesterday on rugby in Japan prior to the RWC in September. There was a big focus on "foreign players" and also the Sunwolves - not to mention their supporters. Huge and VERY dedicated/loyal support - great to see a growing "rugby world" in Asia, very sad to see the demise of the Sunwolves - purely money orientated IMHO. Why not drop an Oz or SA team, aren't we trying to grow rugby? Give them a decent chance & the supporters to see first class rugby!

[PeteC]

Good one going on in Fiji between Crusaders and Chiefs. 20-19 at the half. The heat is killing them there, even in the evening. It's winter weather in New Zealand now.

[PeteC]

^ Quite a game. The best Super Rugby match I've seen this season. The people of Fiji really got a treat!

[PeteC]

Worth a watch....

[PeteC]

Super Rugby Round #16


This week 9 - 5.5 - 5.5 - 4.5 for Pete, BB, Pharvey, and Dai. Total points 105.99 - 86.83 - 71.66 - 67.33

[PeteC]

Pharvey, I'm assuming SuperBru will have something for the RWC. You can handle that unless your travels prevent it. If so, let me know.

[pharvey]

Pharvey, I'm assuming SuperBru will have something for the RWC. You can handle that unless your travels prevent it. If so, let me know.

Yes, I'm sure Superbru will have something available closer to the date. I'm happy to set up a pool when available and will keep my eyes open.

[PeteC]

[PeteC]

Super Rugby Round #17 (Local & Thai times)

Fri 7 June: Highlanders v Bulls @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (19:35 - 14:35)
Fri 7 June: Reds v Blues @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (19:45 - 16:45)

Sat 8 June: Crusaders v Rebels @ Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch (19:35 14:35)
Sat 8 June: Waratahs v Brumbies @ Bankwest Stadium, Sydney (19:45 - 16:45)
Sat 8 June: Lions v Hurricanes @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg (15:05 - 20:05)
Sat 8 June: Stormers v Sunwolves @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town (17:15 - 22:15)
Sat 8 June: Jaguares v Sharks @ Jose Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires (16:40 - 02:40 Sunday)

Bye: Chiefs