Law discussion: Contact with the Ref
1 decade ago by Rugby 365There were two incidents in the match between the Highlanders and the Chiefs on Saturday that gave rise to surprising comments by the commentators.
Aaron Smith and Waisake Naholo: All Blacks double-act
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldHighlanders pair Aaron Smith and Waisake Naholo have combined brilliantly this season. Now their understanding could translate onto the Test stage with New Zealand.Breakaway: Waisake Naholo storms away...
Waratahs must 'front up' in semi
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: Waratahs flank Stephen Hoiles has warned that the Highlanders pack could cause problems for the defending champions.
Will Beale be ready for semi?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Waratahs' centre Kurtley Beale is in a race against time to be ready for the Tahs' semifinal meet with the Highlanders in Sydney on Saturday.
Chiefs could lose Liam Messam, Sonny Bill Williams to sevens
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auLiam Messam and Sonny Bill Williams are set to leave the Chiefs after the franchise bowed out of the playoffs on Saturday in a 24-14 qualifier loss to the Highlanders. Their destination – Rio, or...
Waratahs eye farewell final for stars
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFive-eighth Bernard Foley says the NSW Waratahs have extra motivation for Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final as they’re determined to farewell a clutch of key players only after another title-decider....
Super Rugby: 5 Things We Learnt From Qualifiers
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 Brumbies captain Stephen Moore understands law 21.2 (a) better than Super Rugby, Test, and World Cup referee Jaco Peyper. Despite Moore trying to correct him, Peyper insisted...
Foley calls for packed house
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Waratahs flyhalf Bernard Foley has urged the Sydney supporters to roll into Allianz Stadium to back his side when they meet the Highlanders on Saturday.
SPIRO: Just quietly, a Waratahs vs Brumbies Super Rugby final is a possibility
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Brumbies’ tremendous smashing of the benign Stormers at Newlands in the Super Rugby qualifying final sees them now travelling to Wellington to play the Hurricanes in the semi-final. The equally...
The Wrap: A tale of three finals
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIt is hard to recall a single individual having as much influence on a Super Rugby final as All Black halfback Aaron Smith in the Highlanders’ 24-14 win against the Chiefs in Dunedin. There was always...
