*I am aware this competition finished weeks ago, but I wanted to complete my series of articles and so have written this final review. Hope you enjoy* Super Rugby Aotearoa has finished, and what a competition it was. I have never seen a rugby tournament with so much consistent quality, Continue Reading
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Super Rugby Aotearoa round 9 review
It was yet another exhilarating week of rugby- as the Hurricanes took on the Chiefs and the Crusaders playing the Highlanders- if they win this, they win the competition. Read my reviews to find out what happened. Hurricanes vs Chiefs It was set to be another blockbusting clash in Wellington Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 8 review
The competition starts heating up this week as the sides start trying to edge for the tournament. The Crusaders look to improve their chances against a winless Chiefs side on Saturday whilst the Blues travel to Dunedin to take on the Highlanders- who are an outside bet to win the Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 7 review
Hurricanes to win by 3 over the Crusaders Blues to win by 5 over the Chiefs I forgot to post my predictions this week, but I wrote them down pre-match. The teams I predicted both won, although by slightly different score lines. Crusaders vs Hurricanes It was set to be Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 6 review
Blues to win by 5 over the Hurricanes Highlanders to win by 3 over the Chiefs Finally, this week, one of my predictions came true as the Highlanders edged the improved Chiefs side by two points in the final minute on Sunday- although the Hurricanes stepped up to beat a Blues side Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 5 review
Blues to win by 5 over the Crusaders Highlanders to win by 10 over the Hurricanes Yet again, my predictions came to nothing as the increasingly unpredictable and competitive league reached its halfway point. The Crusaders continued their incredible home record with a resounding win over the Blues, whilst the the Hurricanes Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 4 review
Highlanders to win by 3 over the Crusaders Chiefs to win by 7 over the Hurricanes Unfortunately, both predictions were incorrect, as the Crusaders showed why they are the reigning Champions with a resounding win over the Highlanders. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes picked up their first win of the tournament as they beat Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 3 review
Blues to win by 7 over the Highlanders Crusaders to win by 12 over the Chiefs Both teams won, but the scores were much tighter than I predicted- read on to find out how it unfolded at the weekend. Blues vs Highlanders The Eden Park game saw an in-form Blues Continue Reading