Controversial, unworkable and low down the list of priorities due to the current health crisis … Origin Rugby is all of those things. But when a new normal emerges, it may be part of what’s needed to help save the code.
Already struggling financially while in the midst of trying to secure a new broadcast deal, rugby is facing a devastating financial hit following the suspension of Super Rugby for “the foreseeable future.”
Super Rugby is the latest sporting competition to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with the season to be suspended ‘for the forseeable future.’
The New Zealand Government’s tough coronavirus measures mean the Super Rugby season is no chance of continuing as usual.
After losing four of their last five encounters with the Brumbies, the Waratahs consider the Canberra team their biggest rival, with the results of their matches always a true reflection of how they’re progressing.
Waratahs vice-captain Alex Sulusi has become a woman almost possessed with wanting to make her mark on the Super W after she missed last season’s title run because of a freak foot injury.
While their attack remains a work in progress, the Waratahs have made huge strides with their defence this season with one statistic showing just how far they’ve come.
The Rugby Union Players’ Association expects to have additional meetings before the Waratahs’ next home match because of ongoing concerns about the SCG’s chewed-up turf.
One of the most likeable blokes in Australian rugby, Ned Hanigan wants to shed that tag and establish himself as enforcer this season.
Get the wrecking balls and the bulldozers into Allianz Stadium right away because there’s not another minute to waste after the disgraceful turf served up on Saturday night.
There was bravery and there were counter-punches but the Reds still suffered a 10th straight knockout at the hands of arch-rivals, the Waratahs, leaving a deep wound of interstate inferiority.
All the talk was about NSW’s flashy backline stars, but the Waratahs made it 10 straight wins against Queensland with ugly, determined defensive grit.
It’s crunch time for the Waratahs against the Reds on Saturday night, not just for the team as a whole but also for their Wallabies stars aiming for World Cup spots.
NSW will unleash one of the most star-studded backlines in their history against Queensland at the SCG on Saturday as they seek to keep their six-year derby winning streak alive.
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