Super Rugby 2016

[damianmcr]

Would be interested to see a game or two of NH v SH to see if the handling and offloading would be at the same level against a defensive minded NH club team

You might get a chance http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/ne ... discussion

[outsideback]

Would be interested to see a game or two of NH v SH to see if the handling and offloading would be at the same level against a defensive minded NH club team

You might get a chance http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/ne ... discussion

Only problem with that is that if it was Toulon, it would essentially be a SH side versus another SH barbarians side (which Toulon aren't a kick in the a55 off being)

[damianmcr]

True.

God the Chiefs are a joy to watch.

[outsideback]

Yeah, look so comfortable ball in hand. For the record I wouldn't want to watch us play the Chiefs. Though it might teach the boys a thing or two.

[damianmcr]

I wouldnt want us to play the Brumbies either who I think are a fantastic team.

[HairyJ]

Unfortunately missed Blue v Jaguares and the first half of Brumbies v Chiefs but my word, some of the offloading in that 2nd game was beyond unreal.

Damian McKenzie is 20 YEARS OLD.

Absolutely frightening.

[Snipe Watson]

Everyone is slobbering over Super Rugby. It's woefully poor defences that allow the chucking around of the ball. Tackling appears to be somewhat optional with a lot of long arm grabbing. Skills are at a high level, but they do let each other play.

[Neill_M]

This week's tv offerings

FRI 8TH APRIL

08:35 Chiefs Blues SS1
12:00 Western Force Crusaders SS1
18:00 Stormers Sunwolves SS2

SAT 9TH APRIL

08:35 Hurricanes Los Jaguares SS2
10:45 Reds Highlanders SS2
16:05 Sharks Lions SS2 RB
18:15 Southern Kings Bulls SS2 RB

Kings got their 1st win v the Sunwolves last week. Reds and Sunwolves still looking for that 1st win. Waratahs, Rebels, Brumbies and Cheetahs on a bye week.

[Russ]

This week's tv offerings

FRI 8TH APRIL

08:35 Chiefs Blues SS1
12:00 Western Force Crusaders SS1
18:00 Stormers Sunwolves SS2

SAT 9TH APRIL

08:35 Hurricanes Los Jaguares SS2
10:45 Reds Highlanders SS2
16:05 Sharks Lions SS2 RB
18:15 Southern Kings Bulls SS2 RB

Kings got their 1st win v the Sunwolves last week. Reds and Sunwolves still looking for that 1st win. Waratahs, Rebels, Brumbies and Cheetahs on a bye week.

Are we allowed to comment on these games if we have not ever attended them?

[Neill_M]

This week's tv offerings

FRI 8TH APRIL

08:35 Chiefs Blues SS1
12:00 Western Force Crusaders SS1
18:00 Stormers Sunwolves SS2

SAT 9TH APRIL

08:35 Hurricanes Los Jaguares SS2
10:45 Reds Highlanders SS2
16:05 Sharks Lions SS2 RB
18:15 Southern Kings Bulls SS2 RB

Kings got their 1st win v the Sunwolves last week. Reds and Sunwolves still looking for that 1st win. Waratahs, Rebels, Brumbies and Cheetahs on a bye week.

Are we allowed to comment on these games if we have not ever attended them?

Go Nuts! I find it an enjoyable watch, OK the defences are poor, but the skill level is good and the games can be entertaining unlike the borefest in Dublin on Sat!

[Setanta]

Saw an incredible couple of games that put the NH stuff to shame. However I was bored still with the Australian game more like Rugby league; nary a scrum or lineout and hardly a breakdown - all penalties and cross the backline passing!

[Neill_M]

Interesting to note that Wales has got a mid-week game v the Chiefs scheduled between the 1st and 2nd tests v the All Blacks for their tour this June. There are no super rugby games in June because of the summer tours, so the Welsh 2nd XV could face a strong Chiefs line up in that game.

[HairyJ]

Interesting to note that Wales has got a mid-week game v the Chiefs scheduled between the 1st and 2nd tests v the All Backs for their tour this June. There are no super rugby games in June because of the summer tours, so the Welsh 2nd XV could face a strong Chiefs line up in that game.

Would be some craic if the Chiefs beat them!

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[Russ]

Interesting to note that Wales has got a mid-week game v the Chiefs scheduled between the 1st and 2nd tests v the All Backs for their tour this June. There are no super rugby games in June because of the summer tours, so the Welsh 2nd XV could face a strong Chiefs line up in that game.

Would be some craic if the Chiefs beat them!

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Be some comupance for young Anscombe

Remember when Japan beats Wales in 2013

[Blow in]

Everyone is slobbering over Super Rugby. It's woefully poor defences that allow the chucking around of the ball. Tackling appears to be somewhat optional with a lot of long arm grabbing. Skills are at a high level, but they do let each other play.

Yet these "woeful" defenders dont seem to have a problem keeping NH teams out when it comes to International games.

Fast open and exciting rugby at super 14 level to keep the punters coming in, then transfer the superior skills learned into international rugby. Whereas the NH teams continue to play tired old defence minded tom kite, then wonder why the players cant execute a 2 on 1 properly