AND THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING IN ROUND ONE!!!!
Two more games under our belts this weekend. First up, the Crusaders took on the Highlanders at Jade Stadium (they really need to do something about that name). It was a pretty tight game until the second half when the Crusdaers ran away with it. A crucial decision in the second half cost the Highlanders dearly, and didn't Anton Oliver have plenty to say about it at the end of the game. Clearly they were about to score a try, and any foul did prevent that from happening. I think that he was right, but there isn't any point in getting all teary eyed about it. The Highlnaders did well in what was always going to be a tough game. The Crusaders hav eatoned for last years loss in the semi-final of the domestic NPC competition to hand Auckland the Championship. For a full match report, read here.
It was a hotly contested match, and Greg Somerville made an impact int eh second half, the way that most ageing props tend to...yes, he put in the cheap shots. It will be interesting to see if anything is made of it, but I doubt that he will be made to answer for it. He is cunning, in a master yoda like way that only players at the end of their careers are capable of. I'm sure that he wont get away with that sort of thing against the other teams....
Also teh Warratahs down the Reds, although it was a less than comprehensive victory. Their first win against the Reds at home in the professional era (still an amazing stat if you ask me, the Reds have been woeful in professional rugby, clearly the Warratahs haven't been much better). The Reds played well, and did well to come up only four points short. Their season, although opening with a loss, is still salvageable and they may prove tough at home. Howver, they tend to raise themselves for their traditional rivals and it is my pick that they will continue t struggle at home. The young man didn't embarrass himself and it looks like this could be the start of something big for the new first five.
The Warratahs struggled to over-come the hoodoo, but did it for the first time at Suncorp stadium. However, their play was patchy, and they were clearly effected by the pre-match hype. Wendell's interaction with the crowd distracted him and while he made a few runs, he didn't undertake the main job of winger, and Tuqiri failed to score when the line was wide open for him. For a full match report read here.
At least it did prove to be a match with feeling. While there wasn't much scoring action, fans can't really question the commitment of the teams and their willingness to take each other one. Phil Waugh left the field for running repairs and the claret flowed thick and fast. Read the full story here to catch up on the action.
Another couple of good games for the weekend, enjoy the rest of the weekends action when the Sharks take on the Chiefs in the Republic.
Oh yeah, and bad luck Blues Bugger, looks like the men in tartan have a loss to start the season, and a bit more work to do yet. However, they did look better than previous years and may still yet be a force to be reckoned with. Keep the comments coming.
It was a hotly contested match, and Greg Somerville made an impact int eh second half, the way that most ageing props tend to...yes, he put in the cheap shots. It will be interesting to see if anything is made of it, but I doubt that he will be made to answer for it. He is cunning, in a master yoda like way that only players at the end of their careers are capable of. I'm sure that he wont get away with that sort of thing against the other teams....
Also teh Warratahs down the Reds, although it was a less than comprehensive victory. Their first win against the Reds at home in the professional era (still an amazing stat if you ask me, the Reds have been woeful in professional rugby, clearly the Warratahs haven't been much better). The Reds played well, and did well to come up only four points short. Their season, although opening with a loss, is still salvageable and they may prove tough at home. Howver, they tend to raise themselves for their traditional rivals and it is my pick that they will continue t struggle at home. The young man didn't embarrass himself and it looks like this could be the start of something big for the new first five.
The Warratahs struggled to over-come the hoodoo, but did it for the first time at Suncorp stadium. However, their play was patchy, and they were clearly effected by the pre-match hype. Wendell's interaction with the crowd distracted him and while he made a few runs, he didn't undertake the main job of winger, and Tuqiri failed to score when the line was wide open for him. For a full match report read here.
At least it did prove to be a match with feeling. While there wasn't much scoring action, fans can't really question the commitment of the teams and their willingness to take each other one. Phil Waugh left the field for running repairs and the claret flowed thick and fast. Read the full story here to catch up on the action.
Another couple of good games for the weekend, enjoy the rest of the weekends action when the Sharks take on the Chiefs in the Republic.
Oh yeah, and bad luck Blues Bugger, looks like the men in tartan have a loss to start the season, and a bit more work to do yet. However, they did look better than previous years and may still yet be a force to be reckoned with. Keep the comments coming.
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