European Club Rugby
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@Catogrande said in NH club rugby:
I wasn’t aware of that, it does put a different perspective on things I guess.
Edit: Are you guys referring to the Covid related suspension or something else?
Yes it was because of the international travel suspension in place in NZ at the time.
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@Frye said in NH club rugby:
@Catogrande said in NH club rugby:
I wasn’t aware of that, it does put a different perspective on things I guess.
Edit: Are you guys referring to the Covid related suspension or something else?
Yes it was because of the international travel suspension in place in NZ at the time.
Sort of, NZR said that was the plan for the future, CV just gave them an excuse to ditch SA.
NZR said we are having super rugby with upto 4 other teams. Nothing to do with Covid, the plan was for that to be the future forever
A three-month NZR review concluded the five existing Kiwi franchises should form the core and be joined by one professional entity from the Pacific Islands.
That leaves room for two-to-four Australian teams and precludes the involvement of franchises from South Africa, Argentina and Japan. Negotiations are under way with potential Pacific candidates but talks with Australia will not begin until next week.
NZR chief executive Mark Robinson said the bar will be set high for teams interested in joining what he believes will be the strongest professional league in the world.
“We’re very conscious of any teams coming into the competition, that they are highly competitive, they are financially viable and that they bring value that can attract fans and retain interest in the competition,” he said.
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Not gainsaying anything but what would be the rationale for ditching the Saffer teams? Travel?
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@Catogrande said in NH club rugby:
Not gainsaying anything but what would be the rationale for ditching the Saffer teams? Travel?
Yup, I think that's why. Time zones and broadcasting. Most of their teams being uncompetitive. Bugger all fan interest in SA games.
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Guessing this won't warrant a suspension because it's Farrell.
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URC Awards Winners List 2021-22
Tackle Machine: Alan O’Connor (Ulster)
Turnover King: Jac Morgan (Ospreys)
Gilbert Golden Boot: Gareth Anscombe (Ospreys)
Top Try Scorer: Leolin Zas (DHL Stormers)
Ironman: Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls)
Next-Gen Player of the Season: Evan Roos (DHL Stormers)
Vodacom Fans’ Player of the Season: Evan Roos (DHL Stormers)
Loch Lomond Coach of the Season: Leo Cullen (Leinster)
Players’ Player of the Season: Evan Roos (DHL Stormers)
Dream Team: Warrick Gelant (DHL Stormers), Seabelo Senatla (DHL Stormers), James Hume (Ulster), Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers), Leolin Zas (DHL Stormers), Ross Byrne (Leinster), Craig Casey (Munster); Ox Nche (Cell C Sharks), Johan Grobbelaar (Vodacom Bulls), Thomas du Toit (Cell C Sharks), Jean Kleyn (Munster), Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls), Marcell Coetzee (Vodacom Bulls), Nick Timoney (Ulster), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers)
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@Tim said in NH club rugby:
Guessing this won't warrant a suspension because it's Farrell.
It's amazing how incompetent that AR is. But suited the overall standard in the game. Compare the yellow card for Walker with the swinging arm to the head by Daly. The ref started at red for Walker for what was incidental contact, but penalty only for Daly.
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@OomPB said in NH club rugby:
@akan004 We moved on from that. It work well for South Africa.
I guess that it has so far. For starters the Sth African Teams have won a few more games than they achieved in the last few years of Super Rugby. Some of their teams actually managed to qualify for the playoffs and one even ended up pinching the overall championship. That's a monumental change from their Super Rugby results. Clearly they have found their level!
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Leinster, after losing both the URC and Heineken Cup despite being favourites, have realised they need the Messiah, the Saviour Himself
Leinster confirm signing of former All Black Charlie Ngatai
Leinster have confirmed the signing of former All Black centre Charlie Ngatai from European Challenge Cup winners, Lyon.
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Breaking: The 2020/21 Premiership salary cap report by numbers
The Premiership salary cap 2020/21 report has revealed the average income of a top-flight with over 50 international caps was £325,306.
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@KiwiMurph said in NH club rugby:
A box kick a thon final between Leicester and Saracens in seemingly perfect rugby conditions.
Was tense but not absorbing. Sadly.
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@KiwiMurph said in NH club rugby:
A box kick a thon final between Leicester and Saracens in seemingly perfect rugby conditions.
Two best defensive teams. They already comprehensively beat the teams with attacking nous in the semis. But at least Saracens lost
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NH club recap (two notable Finals still to be played):
Top League One champions 2022:
Saitama Wild Knights
Premiership champions 2022:
Leicester Tigers
United Rugby Championship winners 2022:
Stormers
Pro D2 champions 2022:
Aviron Bayonnais
European Champions Cup winners 2022:
La Rochelle
European Challenge Cup winners 2022:
Lyon
Top 14 Final to be played on Sat 25 June 2022 (6.45am NZT) between Castres Olympique and the winner of Montpellier v Bordeaux.
Major League Rugby Final to be played on Sun 26 June 2022 (4.00am NZT). Finalists to be decided this weekend.
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@KiwiMurph said in NH club rugby:
A box kick a thon final between Leicester and Saracens in seemingly perfect rugby conditions.
Wayne Barnes back to his best. First minute:
"Knock on, advantage. Advantage Over" Blows whistle. "Forward pass, we're going back to the knock on". -
@antipodean said in NH club rugby:
@KiwiMurph said in NH club rugby:
A box kick a thon final between Leicester and Saracens in seemingly perfect rugby conditions.
Wayne Barnes back to his best. First minute:
"Knock on, advantage. Advantage Over" Blows whistle. "Forward pass, we're going back to the knock on".Wayne Barnes, surely not?
