Bold Brumbies take opening round honours
The Brumbies proved they’re the real deal, the Tahs were good, but not great and the Force finally showed some attacking flair. Iain Payten looks back on the opening round of Super Rugby.
The Brumbies proved they’re the real deal, the Tahs were good, but not great and the Force finally showed some attacking flair. Iain Payten looks back on the opening round of Super Rugby.
AFTER dusting their traditional rivals, the Waratahs now turn their attention to a Brumbies side brimming with confidence and expectation after a strong win over the Hurricanes.
THE 21st Super Rugby competition kicks off this week and the 2016 version features the biggest changes in the competition’s history. This is our ultimate guide to season 2016 and the Waratahs.
AUSTRALIAN rugby bosses concede it may take time for fans to wrap their head around the new Super Rugby format. But it is possible!
THE memory of a man who never saw him play Super Rugby will provide Wallabies rookie Christian Lealiifano’s greatest inspiration.
CLYDE Rathbone believes his Lions rival Shane Williams will be as dangerous tomorrow night as he was in the prime of his career.
DIG out the card table, dust off Fatso and wake up King Wally Otto in the sound-proof booth – Roy and HG, are back.
MARK Ella, Ken Catchpole, David Campese and Col Windon were set apart as the best four to have worn Wallaby gold in the post-war era.
IT was the hammering we expected, and the Lions now head to Sydney with a full sail after their 64-0 win over a gutsy Combined Country side.
LUCKLESS Wallabies winger Joe Tomane is out of first Test reckoning after suffering a small fracture in a toe on his left foot at training.
EVEN Brumbies flanker Peter Kimlin didn’t see his Wallabies call-up coming.
THE Brumbies have qualified for the Super Rugby finals for the first time in nine years after beating the Rebels 39-17.
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