Rugby: Justice reigns as May steals show
After Ben May's first Super Rugby try was stolen from him a couple of years ago, he was finally able to break his drought in Wellington last night.
After Ben May's first Super Rugby try was stolen from him a couple of years ago, he was finally able to break his drought in Wellington last night.
What felt right back in October has taken on the appearance of a serious mistake; how the Blues must wish they hadn't been so hasty in de-listing prop Pauliasi Manu.
That was a game I thoroughly enjoyed, the intensity of a Chiefs v Blues game was very much on display and both sides played well.
The Chiefs turned in a quality, workmanlike performance in Mt Maunganui tonight to defeat the Blues 23-16.
Join us here for our live coverage of the Chiefs taking on the Blues from BayPark Stadium in Mount Maunganui.
If seeing plenty of points is your thing then the Hurricanes' 46-30 victory over the Southern Kings at Westpac Stadium in Wellington this afternoon would have been right up your alley.
Perception, judgment and bias are all elements which affect public appraisal of rugby teams.
Brumbies coach Jake White says he will look into extending the loan of Wallaby great George Smith from Japanese club Suntory.
It was a start, 30 minutes about Anthony Boric conquering his uncertainty.
Chiefs winger and one test All Black Lelia Masaga will follow teammate Richard Kahui to Japan at the end of the Super 15 season.
The Blues are losing their sheen and senior tighthead prop Charlie Faumuina for their next domestic stretch of Super 15 clashes.
The Crusaders' chances of winning the Super rugby competition were severely hit last season when No8 Kieran Read was unavailable for the semifinal against the Chiefs because of a rib injury.
Wallabies Kurtley Beale and Cooper Vuna have been sent home from South Africa following a fracas hours after the Melbourne Rebels slumped to a franchise record defeat.
Plans for a profitable hit and run mission to Sydney turned ugly for the Blues as they fell to a final minute penalty.