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Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:47 pm
by Hugo
Enzedder wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:00 pm
Hugo wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:40 pm
Am I right in thinking that all of the Saders championships were won with either DC, Mehrts or Richie Mo'unga at 10?
You're correct - a team needs a top Fly Half to win a title??
Cruden was the Chiefs one for it's two titles.
That's what I'm thinking. Imo it certainly counts in the Chiefs favour that they will have the best one on the park.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:37 am
by Kiwias
People are forgetting the Crusaders secret weapon --
A cold, clear night in ChCh with almost no wind. Perfect for the final.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:47 am
by Hugo
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:37 am
People are forgetting the Crusaders secret weapon --
A cold, clear night in ChCh with almost no wind. Perfect for the final.
Hopefully its a good match befitting a great season.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:59 am
by Gumboot
Go, Chiefs!
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:02 am
by Kiwias
C'MON, CRUSADERS
Winning would complete their comeback from the abysmal season we had last year.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:14 am
by Hugo
Twice Chiefs have kicked to Jordan - can't keep doing that.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:24 am
by Tichtheid
Moving the ball away from the contact - simple stuff but well executed
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:25 am
by Insane_Homer
Anyone else getting occasional crackling on the - Sky UK commentary?
fair card, head on head, good score
too many players chatting to the ref.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:26 am
by Kiwias
Insane_Homer wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:25 am
Anyone else getting occasional crackling on the - Sky UK commentary?
fair card, head on head, good score
too many players chatting to the ref.
So far it has been the two captains, no problem there
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:29 am
by Kiwias
Shoulder on shoulder and Gus gives a penalty for a high tackle?????
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:29 am
by Insane_Homer
shouldnt be a pen for the 'high' tackle, but should be a pen for not rolling away and slowing the ball after they went to ground
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:31 am
by Hugo
Too cute by Dmac there, but nice idea.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:33 am
by Kiwias
Yet again a player goes off for a YC and then has to undergo an HIA after the 10mins is up. Why not do the HIA while he is sitting out the YC?
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:37 am
by Kiwias
Taylor is deceptively quick
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:43 am
by Hugo
Crusaders (Havili) kicking well.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:43 am
by Kiwias
A real statement scrum there from the good guys
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:44 am
by Kiwias
Hugo wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:43 am
Crusaders (Havili) kicking well.
The chases have been excellent too
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:54 am
by Hugo
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:44 am
Hugo wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:43 am
Crusaders (Havili) kicking well.
The chases have been excellent too
Yup.
Gripping half of rugby.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:55 am
by Gumboot
Saders ahead 13-12 after a torrid first half.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:55 am
by Firewater
13-12 Crusaders
DMac's been poor so far.
Crusaders look like the better coached side. McMillan need to sort thing out at HT
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:58 am
by Hugo
Firewater wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:55 am
Crusaders look like the better coached side. McMillan need to sort thing out at HT
Agreed. Once it got back to 15 aside the Chiefs became a bit sloppy and unstructured in their play.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:01 am
by Kiwias
I reckon several players will be changing their sprigs for longer ones. It looks pretty greasy underfoot
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:05 am
by Gumboot
Glad to see Havili come back on. Don't like to see early injuries in such a big game.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:11 am
by Kiwias
First big mistake by Hotham
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:11 am
by Hugo
Incredible defence from the Saders.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:18 am
by Kiwias
Hugo wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:11 am
Incredible defence from the Saders.
Without conceding any penalties too
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:19 am
by Kiwias
Should have opted for the scrum at that penalty
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:25 am
by Hugo
Well, DMac has missed a couple of kicks that could be crucial.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:35 am
by Kiwias
Defence by both teams is outstanding
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:39 am
by Hugo
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:35 am
Defence by both teams is outstanding
Yes, neither side deserves to lose this match.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:46 am
by Firewater
Chiefs are doing everything they can to not win this game
Jacomb comes on and knocks the ball on.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:48 am
by Enzedder
Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:49 am
by Kiwias
Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:48 am
Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
Experience in winning finals is a big factor, I suspect
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:50 am
by Enzedder
We need guided missile to ground Air Jordan
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:51 am
by Enzedder
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:49 am
Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:48 am
Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
Experience in winning finals is a big factor, I suspect
We have more I am guessing, just not winning them
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:52 am
by Kiwias
Why is Roe kicking everything?
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:52 am
by Kiwias
Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:51 am
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:49 am
Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:48 am
Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
Experience in winning finals is a big factor, I suspect
We have more I am guessing
You reckon?
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:52 am
by Enzedder
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:52 am
Why is Roe kicking everything?
It is a brilliant tactic
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:53 am
by Hugo
In this second half the Crusaders have done an incredible job of denying the Chiefs territory. With or without the ball they have the Chiefs pinned.
Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:53 am
by Firewater
Crusaders are easily the better side yet are only 4 points ahead