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What can one say about last week? Teams that were expected to win simply did not, the Cheetahs pulled off the surprise of the round, the Kings were not as bad as we thought they would be (again) and it was a punter’s nightmare. A possible preview of the final of this year’s competition between [...]
Last week saw the continued rise from the ashes of last season for the Auckland Blues, the Reds sneak to win against the unlucky Hurricanes, the Chiefs confirm their favoritism for the whole competition with a dominant display against the Cheetahs and the Force continue only the path to not winning game this season which [...]
Round 2 of the Super 15 action last weekend was replete with upsets and it has been suggested to me by some that I should hang up my tipping spurs after only picking three of the winning teams last week. That is Super Rugby though and one of the reasons we all love it: it [...]
After an abridged start to the season with only Australian teams in play last week, this week dawns with a full round of matches. This week is another “derby” round in the most part and includes, at least in Australian circles, the most hard fought derby of them all: Queensland v New South Wales. Equally, [...]
No, you didn’t miss week 1 – we did. Sorry! I think you’ll find we’ve made it up to you this week though… Our starting side hit a few hurdles in the first week: there were too many players from some of the franchises, and some of our top picks are still to return [...]
It is that time of year again when the cricket bats and tennis racquets are consigned to the back corners of sheds and the bottom of sports bags around the country and the rugby jerseys, beanies and scarves are taken out of moth balls for the commencement of the domestic rugby season here in Australia. [...]
In Fantasy Rugby we can own and manage a virtual team which competes against other Fantasy Rugby teams. Each team runs under an initial salary cap, and players cost more based on their playing profile, international experience, last season’s performance. Throughout the season a player’s value can increase or decrease on form, and your team’s [...]
Well it is finally here: the last round of Super Rugby and with eight teams still alive for the finals race, there is a lot to play for. That said, this is a round of mismatches with the top seven teams facing the bottom seven teams which means that baring some upsets it seems likely [...]
Another week of Super Rugby has passed and not much has changed in the race for the finals with nine teams looking to squeeze into final six. The results, save for the Highlanders loss to the Chiefs, all fell to the favour of the finals combatants. The Hurricanes surprise victory against the Crusaders has contracted [...]
The three week break for the winter international tours is now over and it is time for Super Rugby again. The finals are only three weeks away and there are nine teams still in contention for the final six finals spots. There is not a round left that does not have two or three games [...]
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