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Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:47 am
by Kiwias
Bit of a fight back from the Reds but Preston steals an intercept and the good guys now lead 32 - 12.
That is the 30th home game in the knock-out stages and the Crusaders record is 30 - 0.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:48 am
by Gumboot
Impressive 32-12 win to the Saders, who controlled the territory and bossed the Reds scrum all night.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:53 am
by Kiwias
Crusaders forwards do much better at the breakdown with Blackadder.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:56 am
by Guy Smiley
Kiwias wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:53 am
Crusaders forwards do much better at the breakdown with Blackadder.
That's only because he's Razor's favourite and they all know it.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:01 am
by Kiwias
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:56 am
Kiwias wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:53 am
Crusaders forwards do much better at the breakdown with Blackadder.
That's only because he's Razor's favourite and they all know it.
Impressed that the Reds forwards all cooperated so well.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:05 am
by Guy Smiley
Kiwias wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:01 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:56 am
Kiwias wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:53 am
Crusaders forwards do much better at the breakdown with Blackadder.
That's only because he's Razor's favourite and they all know it.
Impressed that the Reds forwards all cooperated so well.
Razor hypnotised them, just like Crocodile Dundee and the water buffalo.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:09 am
by Gumboot
Good to see Fletcher Newell back. He's having a great season.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 10:33 am
by Kiwias
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:05 am
Kiwias wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:01 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:56 am
That's only because he's Razor's favourite and they all know it.
Impressed that the Reds forwards all cooperated so well.
Razor hypnotised them, just like Crocodile Dundee and the water buffalo.
We knew the man had skills but, still, that is some deep shit.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:05 pm
by Enzedder
Cost cutting Moana style
Moana Pasifika have dropped a bombshell in the form of 15 players.
The franchise announced on social media the mass release of squad members, many of whom have been with the side since its inception.
Also leaving is star winger Kyren Taumoefolau, rumoured to be heading to the Chiefs and former skipper Sione Havili-Talitui.
The players released include Fine and Lotu Inisi, Neria Fomai, Danny Toala, Michael Curry, Havili-Talitui, Taumoefolau, Pepesana Patafilo, Alamanda Motuga,
Sama Malolo, Aisea Halo, Tomasi Maka, Connor Seve, Irie Papuni and Pone Fa'amausili.
"Goodbyes are never easy, but they remind us just how meaningful the journey has been. Thank you brothers for everything," Moana posted on their social media channels.
Moana enjoyed their strongest season to date in 2025, picking up wins over every Kiwi franchise except the Chiefs, and narrowly missing out on a play-off berth, finishing in seventh.
However, the gloss was somewhat removed from a sparking start, conceding 149 points in their final two outings.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:35 pm
by Hugo
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:37 pm
by Gumboot
Kiwias wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 10:33 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:05 am
Kiwias wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:01 am
Impressed that the Reds forwards all cooperated so well.
Razor hypnotised them, just like Crocodile Dundee and the water buffalo.
We knew the man had skills but, still, that is some deep shit.
St Ethan was industrious as ever, but he might need to work on his tackle technique. Didn't really matter with the game already won last night, but imagine it happening in the final minutes of a tight test match...
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:39 pm
by Enzedder
Yeah, me too. I posted it on another thread (here and PR)
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 6:52 am
by Gumboot
Battle of the Bombays kicking off shortly in Kirikiriroa.
Captain Luke Jacobson's a late scratching for the good guys with a shoulder injury...
Chiefs:
Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, Daniel Rona, Gideon Wrampling, Leroy Carter, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Simon Parker, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tupou Vaa’i (capt), Naitoa Ah Kuoi, George Dyer, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aidan Ross.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Ollie Norris, Reuben O’Neill, Josh Lord, Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Etene Nanai-Seturo.
Blues:
Corey Evans, Mark Tele’a, Rieko Ioane, AJ Lam, Caleb Clarke, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali’i, Adrian Choat, Laghlan McWhannell, Patrick Tuipulotu (capt), Marcel Renata, Ricky Riccitelli, Joshua Fusitu’a.
Reserves: Kurt Eklund, Jordan Lay, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Beehre, Anton Segner, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:05 am
by Guy Smiley
Here we go...
Gus Gardner running the whistle. I dunno... good luck everyone.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:06 am
by Kiwias
Weather and pitch conditions look ideal
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:11 am
by Guy Smiley
So… Nisbo. DMac plays in the 10 jersey and has blonde hair. Shaun Stevenson plays in 15 and has dark hair.
Hope this helps
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:24 am
by Torquemada 1420
Keewees might be interested in a certain Mr Nonu is taking the field for Toulon today. At the age of 43 and alongside Faingaʻanuku who is 20 years younger!!!!!
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:36 am
by Guy Smiley
Finau putting his hat back in the forefront of dumb loosie of the year award
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:37 am
by Kiwias
Ratima!!!!!!!!!!??????!!!!!
Chiefs doing their utmost to let the Blues win
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:38 am
by Torquemada 1420
Both SHs having days to forget. Whenever I watch Christie, I wonder how TF he is an AB.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:45 am
by Kiwias
Utterly bonehead play by Riccitelli, should be red
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:45 am
by Torquemada 1420
Deserved red for the stupidity.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:52 am
by Kiwias
Ratima won't feel as bad now
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:55 am
by Gumboot
Chiefs ahead 9-3 after a half of missed chances by both sides.
Clarke's only contributions so far: a wayward lineout throw, and picking a fight with Finau of all people.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:55 am
by Hugo
The definition of a low scoring classic match.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:57 am
by Firewater
9-3 Chiefs
Fairly average half of rugby
Blues players. Evans is poor. Barrett is much better than DMac so far.
Chiefs look like they are just going through the motions, and its not working for them so have relied on penalties to accumulate points
Hope the std of rugby improves in the 2nd half
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:59 am
by Firewater
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:38 am
Both SHs having days to forget. Whenever I watch Christie, I wonder how TF he is an AB.
Bad from Ratima esp as Christie is already on the outer
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:04 am
by Torquemada 1420
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:52 am
Ratima won't feel as bad now
Should have trusted his feet.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:13 am
by Torquemada 1420
Surprised they didn't look at what looked like a head hit in the build up.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:14 am
by Kiwias
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:13 am
Surprised they didn't look at what looked like a head hit in the build up.
The tackle by Stevenson? Looked a bit dodgy to me
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:14 am
by Torquemada 1420
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:14 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:13 am
Surprised they didn't look at what looked like a head hit in the build up.
The tackle by Stevenson? Looked a bit dodgy to me
Yeah. That one.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:24 am
by Torquemada 1420
Blues looking leggy now. Maybe all those tackles catching up.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:27 am
by Kiwias
The try there means Blues escape a YC
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:27 am
by Torquemada 1420
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:27 am
The try there means Blues escape a YC
Which I hate.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:34 am
by Biffer
What’s up with this lunatic playoff structure? Next game this morning looks pretty meaningless. Both teams guaranteed to get to the semifinals, both away from home in NZ.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:52 am
by Hugo
Credit where it is due - Barrett has influenced this game more than DMac.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:54 am
by Biffer
Biffer wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:34 am
What’s up with this lunatic playoff structure? Next game this morning looks pretty meaningless. Both teams guaranteed to get to the semifinals, both away from home in NZ.
My mistake, looks like they have a reason to play after all. But the Chiefs go through anyway. Weird, weird setup.
Edit - and the Chiefs only drop to second seed so still get home advantage? Mental.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:55 am
by Guy Smiley
Well...
well well well
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:56 am
by Gumboot
Well done, Blues. Staunch defence kept them in the fight.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:59 am
by Moral Dilemma
Holy balls! What a win!
Played our best game of the season last week, so I had some hope for tonight... but not a lot!
PT really has become a great leader.
The bad news is, we've pretty much just gifted the 'saders the title now.
