Blackadder sets sights on “special” win
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder believes it would be something “special" if his side can overcome the Reds in the Super Rugby play-off final this weekend.
Category: Super Rugby
Super Rugby Final – Reds vs Crusaders – Preview and Betting Tips
After 20 weeks of rugby, the Super Rugby series in its new fifteen team format has reached the final. History favours the home team as the Reds host the Crusaders on Saturday night. Alongside my own opinions I have included…
Nonu signs for the Blues
New Zealand international Ma’a Nonu has signed with the Blues and the New Zealand Rugby Union for two years after leaving the Hurricanes.
Super Rugby – Semifinals Preview and Betting Tips
Super Rugby has reached the semifinals stage. The Reds host the Blues on Saturday night, while the Stormers host the Crusaders early Sunday morning AEST. History is on the side of the home teams as it has been over a…
Waugh keen not to overuse Beale
The Blues will seek to make their advantage count as they go in search of a Super Rugby semi-final spot at the expense of the injury ravaged NSW Waratahs, but the retiring Phil Waugh believes an upset is possible.
Super Rugby – Finals Week 1 Preview and Betting Tips
Super Rugby has entered the Finals stage in the new six-team format. The 4th placed Blues host the Waratahs on Friday, while the 3rd placed Crusaders host the 6th placed Sharks on Saturday. Alongside my own opinions I have included…
Reds duo battle it out for player award
Reds backs Quade Cooper and Will Genia will go head to head for the right to be named as the Australian Super Rugby player of the year.
Super Rugby – Round 18 Preview and Betting Tips
Super Rugby enters the last week before the finals. The 7th placed Waratahs sit one point outside a wildcard position with the Brumbies to play. The 6th placed Sharks are playing the 5th placed Bulls, so the Waratahs will back…
Super Rugby – Round 17 Preview and Betting Tips
Super Rugby enters the penultimate round this weekend. The Waratahs v Highlanders fixture looks to be the pick of the round, with both teams’ finals hopes possibly on the line. The Crusaders v Blues and Stormers v Bulls fixtures are…
Super Rugby – Round 16 Preview and Betting Tips
Super Rugby enters Round 16 this weekend. Six of this week’s seven fixtures are expected to be one-sided, with only one fixture providing more than 1.50 odds on the favourite. Last week was a great round for this column, with…