NPR

Not really bothered by all the mistakes tbh. Pretty typical for the first game of the season.

More concerned about Justine's mystifying inability to properly pronounce Telea's name.

Didn't really expect such a blow out in the second half.

Another $40k from Sky to the cyclone relief fund.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:56 am More concerned about Justine's mystifying inability to properly pronounce Telea's name.

I dozed off for the last 20. Justin will do that

You'd think given his job he'd put a bit of effort into getting non-English names right.

Anyway, next up in a few minutes is the Reds vs the Canes...

I really rate Cam Roigard. Wouldn't be surprised if he's pushing hard for higher honours by the end of Supe '23.

I rejoined live rugby just after 1/2 time...


fuck me these commentators are hard to listen to

Very good Supe debut for Peter Lakai.

Edit: ditto for Roigard.

Good win to the Canes after a ropey start. There was a lot to like. Aumua was so impressive when he came on.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:31 am Good win to the Canes after a ropey start. There was a lot to like. Aumua was so impressive when he came on.

We've waited a fair old while for Aumua to show us what he's capable of... perhaps this year will be the second coming of the beast. The Aussies rave about Taniela Tupou but I'm not convinced he's actually all that effective as a front rower. He's more of a wrecking ball in the loose so they have to carry him a bit at scrum time. Aumua is the whole package and will probably do some real damage this season. I hope so.

The 'Canes possibly come away with the most convincing performance of the Kiwi teams... shipping a massive win away, in Australia playing in serious humidity and heat.

Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:49 am

Gumboot wrote: Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:31 am Good win to the Canes after a ropey start. There was a lot to like. Aumua was so impressive when he came on.

We've waited a fair old while for Aumua to show us what he's capable of... perhaps this year will be the second coming of the beast.

I hope so. He'd almost become a forgotten man. Making the ABs at such a young age as an "apprentice" probably went to his head and held him back a couple of years. Would be great to see him kick on from here.

Just seen Mp v Drua highlights and really disappointing to see an empty stadium.

Chiefs playing Moana Pasifika on Saturday - team is as follows

The team is (Chiefs caps in brackets):
1. Ollie Norris (29)
2. Samisoni Taukei’aho (64)
3. George Dyer (9)
4. Brodie Retallick (116)
5. Tupou Vaa’i (32)
6. Pita Gus Sowakula (54)
7. Sam Cane (Co-Captain, 138)
8. Luke Jacobson (50)
9. Brad Weber (Co-Captain, 111)
10. Damian McKenzie (96)
11. Etene Nanai-Seturo (29)
12. Rameka Poihipi (15)
13. Alex Nankivell (59)
14. Liam Coombes-Fabling (1)
15. Shaun Stevenson (68)
Reserves:
16. Tyrone Thompson (5)
17. Jared Proffit (Debut)
18. John Ryan (1)
19. Laghlan McWhannell (3)
20. Simon Parker (3)
21. Cortez Ratima (10)
22. Bryn Gatland (47)
23. Ngatungane Punivai (Debut)

Players not considered because of injury: Angus Ta’avao (season), Atu Moli, Josh Lord, Quinn Tupaea, Emoni Narawa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Aidan Ross, Bradley Slater

Fixture Details:
Gallagher Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika
Saturday 4 March
AAMI Stadium, Melbourne
Kick-off: 7.05pm

The Super Supe Round about to kick off. Not sure why it's the Super Super Round for any other reason than it's all in the same place, but anyway... can't escape the feeling the Highlanders are in for a hiding tonight...

'scuse my ignorance, but why is the Highlanders/ Crusaders game being played in Melbourne? Is it down to Covid travel restrictions?

Hi lads and boys and bigger boys

Hi Sonny Bill

What did I miss? Why is this being played at Melbourne?

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:11 am What did I miss? Why is this being played at Melbourne?

All games are played in Melbourne for this weekend. It's...

super


Super rugby weekend.

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:16 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:11 am What did I miss? Why is this being played at Melbourne?

All games are played in Melbourne for this weekend. It's...

super


Super rugby weekend.

FM. Who came up with this nonsense?

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:17 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:16 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:11 am What did I miss? Why is this being played at Melbourne?

All games are played in Melbourne for this weekend. It's...

super


Super rugby weekend.

FM. Who came up with this nonsense?

Some marketing genius, no doubt.

That aside, what the fuck is going on with the Crusaders and giving away penalties????

Shit rugby so far.

Kiwias wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:22 am
That aside, what the fuck is going on with the Crusaders and giving away penalties????

And knock ons!

Scott Barrett gives up the stupid chip kicks and tries the look away short pass with equally devastating effect.

moron

Kiwias wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:22 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:17 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:16 am

All games are played in Melbourne for this weekend. It's...

super


Super rugby weekend.

FM. Who came up with this nonsense?

Some marketing genius, no doubt.

That aside, what the fuck is going on with the Crusaders and giving away penalties????

Given how rugby is desperate for funds, I don't see how taking a prime, all NZ clash away from NZ makes any sense at all.

Good on TMO to have already cleared the foul play with no messing.

"Freddie Burns has looked very good so far"
is not something you ever expect to hear

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:28 am Scott Barrett gives up the stupid chip kicks and tries the look away short pass with equally devastating effect.

moron

He is not looking up to speed this season, yet he adds hopefully.

Crusaders score a stunning try triggered by Richie

That's better Burns

Well that's that, after only half a game

Tichtheid wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:45 am Well that's that, after only half a game

Worryingly, the Saders have looked poor and the score is already looking like a 40pt margin.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:30 am

Kiwias wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:22 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:17 am
FM. Who came up with this nonsense?

Some marketing genius, no doubt.

That aside, what the fuck is going on with the Crusaders and giving away penalties????

Given how rugby is desperate for funds, I don't see how taking a prime, all NZ clash away from NZ makes any sense at all.

I'd hazard a guess that it's got something to do with keeping the Aussies happy after their whinging at not having a broadcast deal on par with NZ... after both unions negotiated their own deals after the end of the previous iteration of SupeRugby.

All games this round are in Melbourne. Hugely hyped in Aus and held in the one main city that doesn't really give a shit about Rugby Union.

Hi Bill

Hi boys

Hi Sonny

Hi lads

Gumboot wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:50 am Hi Bill

Hi boys

Hi Sonny

Hi lads

and he's down there with Morgan Turunui now...

can you hear us Morgs?

Jesus fuck coffee with Sean Maloney

Sonny has nothing to add. Pretending otherwise is insulting your audience.

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:55 am Jesus fuck coffee with Sean Maloney

All part of "the festival of fun"

Twice Burns kicks the ball away crossfield and twice the Landers cough up tries.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:11 am Twice Burns kicks the ball away crossfield and twice the Landers cough up tries.

SHould we not admire his consistency?

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:09 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:55 am Jesus fuck coffee with Sean Maloney

All part of "the festival of fun"

It's just bloody embarrassing to watch.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:48 am

Tichtheid wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:45 am Well that's that, after only half a game

Worryingly, the Saders have looked poor and the score is already looking like a 40pt margin.

Over 40-pts and 25mins still to play