All the leading player statistics after round 12 of this years S15… Most Points 1. Gareth Anscombe (Chiefs) 163 2. Morne Steyn (Bulls) 148 3. Christian Lealiifano (Brumbies) 140 4. Patrick Lambie (Sharks) 119 5. Beauden Barrett (Hurricanes) 106 5. James O’Connor (Rebels) 106 7. Brendan McKibbin (Waratahs) 105 8. Joe Pietersen (Stormers) 104...
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The return on a R10m investment by the Western Province Rugby Union could become a massive talking point if the Stormers lose to the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.
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Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made it blatantly clear that he rated his side’s performance as one of the worst in his tenure as mentor of the side.
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Even with a surprising win the Kings will suffer for the way in which SARU handled the whole episode surrounding their entry into Super Rugby
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New Zealand referee Chris Pollock’s decision making will be under closer scrutiny than usual during the Australian Super Rugby derby between the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs in Brisbane on Saturday.
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Die Mol ys as hy dink daar lê nog ’n hele 22 weke van dié tjommel-kompetisie voor.
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He’s fought a deep, dark battle with depression and now Clyde Rathbone has fought his way back into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up, making his fairytale return to Super Rugby complete. Date February 11, 2013 – 4:04PM David Polkinghorne Clyde Rathbone is tackled by Gareth Clouston of the ACT XV, during the Super Rugby...
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UPDATE: Allister Coetzee has dismissed reports indicating that former Springbok captain John Smit could turn out for the Cape franchise in this year’s Super Rugby competition.
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Southern Kings president Cheeky Watson says they will appeal the one-year Super Rugby agreement handed to them by the South African Rugby Union (SARU).
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As with the games over the weekend, the Rat Race for the pair of Oakley sunglasses turned out to be a closely fought affair.
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All the statistical leaders: most points, tries, runs and more. Source Most Points 1. Morne Steyn (Bulls) 184 2. Aaron Cruden (Chiefs) 165 3. Beauden Barrett (Hurricanes) 158 4. Johan Goosen (Cheetahs) 145 5. Patrick Lambie (Sharks) 128 6. Tom Taylor (Crusaders) 123 7. Michael Harris (Reds) 111 8. Christian Lealiifano (Brumbies) 109 9....
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It will take only a few moments for our Brumbies tour rookies to realise we’re the enemy when we board our bus to Loftus Versfeld on Sunday morning. Pat McCabe April 20, 2012 The drive from our hotel in Pretoria to the stadium is one of the most daunting experiences for any rugby player....
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Phil Kearns would be ecstatic that the current leading try-scorer in the competition is none other than powerful fatty Sona Taumalolo… SEASON 2012 PLAYER STATS (ROUND 8 ) Most Points 1. Johan Goosen (Cheetahs) 127 2. Morne Steyn (Bulls) 102 3. Beauden Barrett (Hurricanes) 98 4. Aaron Cruden (Chiefs) 95 5. Joe Pietersen (Stormers)...
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This match is our Super Rugby match of the week and we strongly suggest that if possible you watch it as it will televised across the world. It should be a huge match. Sean Maitland on the run for the Crusaders This match pits the current Super Rugby leading team the Stormers against the...
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Despite a front-row crisis of sorts at the Rebels and a few positional changes for both sides and Jake White rotating some of his first choice players this game is shaping up to be a cracker. Super Rugby, Saturday, 14 April 2012 – Round 8 – Canberra Stadium Kick-off 19.40PM (AEST), 11.40 (RSA), 21.40...
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Ferocious forward deeds created the “big black blanket” phrase used to describe the All Black pack.
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The season heads towards the mid-point and the leader-boards starting to make some interesting reading. Source SEASON 2012 PLAYER STATS (ROUND 6) Most Points 1. Johan Goosen (Cheetahs) 98 2. Beauden Barrett (Hurricanes) 86 3. Joe Pietersen (Stormers) 73 3. Morne Steyn (Bulls) 73 5. Aaron Cruden (Chiefs) 71 6. Christian Lealiifano (Brumbies) 65...
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Stormers skipper Jean de Villiers says his unbeaten side will have to turn it up a notch if they are to compete with the Bulls next week.
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The Lions have been struck another pulverizing blow ahead of their bye week as Monday’s medical revealed Jantjes will be out for a month.
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The Lions have been hit by two key injury withdrawals ahead of the Sharks clash with Elton Jantjes and Patric Cilliers out of the game.
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The Lions have stuck to the combinations that won CC2011 for their opener against the Cheetahs.
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The national obsession starts up again this week. Here’s a few improvement ideas for rugby.
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Yes the Super 15 kicks off in less than 14 days and Ruggaworld again brings you the RAT RACE.
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However well intentioned – the aim being to get black players into rugby – the Kings are a pet project of the SARU. Expecting the other SANZAR partners to change so soon into a five-year broadcast deal to cater for it is bull headed.
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Dwindling crowd attendances are never a good omen in any sport or competition. The bad news is that it’s what we are facing in Super Rugby, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
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Brumbies coach Jake White has enjoyed a dream start with his new Super Rugby side after they cruised to a 25-0 trial victory over the Western Force at Rugby Park in Darwin on Saturday night. February 5, 2012 Brumbies 25 Force 0 In what was the first trial match of the year for both...
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