Super Rugby 2025
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@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2025:
Also mentioned amongst the coaches that there is only a 3-week lead-in to the competition opener compared to 4 weeks in 2024. There seems to have been a lot of off-season surgeries.
The players have realised that razor doesn't give a shit about SR form, so might as well give it a miss
@Machpants said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2025:
Also mentioned amongst the coaches that there is only a 3-week lead-in to the competition opener compared to 4 weeks in 2024. There seems to have been a lot of off-season surgeries.
The players have realised that razor doesn't give a shit about SR form, so might as well give it a miss
More and more are trying the Blackadder method of AB selection.
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@Machpants said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2025:
Also mentioned amongst the coaches that there is only a 3-week lead-in to the competition opener compared to 4 weeks in 2024. There seems to have been a lot of off-season surgeries.
The players have realised that razor doesn't give a shit about SR form, so might as well give it a miss
More and more are trying the Blackadder method of AB selection.
@Nepia said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Machpants said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2025:
Also mentioned amongst the coaches that there is only a 3-week lead-in to the competition opener compared to 4 weeks in 2024. There seems to have been a lot of off-season surgeries.
The players have realised that razor doesn't give a shit about SR form, so might as well give it a miss
More and more are trying the Blackadder method of AB selection.
Only works if you wear red and black....
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A much more competitive game for Qld against Ulster. The article says that Aidan Morgan played well for Ulster. The Reds won 38-31.
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/five-things-we-learned-from-reds-ulster-202527
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New law innovations for Super Rugby Pacific in 2025 include:
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Time restrictions (conversions and penalty goals): Players will have 60 seconds to attempt conversions and penalty goals. This was previously 90 seconds for conversions.
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Play on from not-straight lineout throws: If the non-throwing team does not lift a teammate to compete for the ball, then play shall continue. If the non-throwing team lifts a teammate to compete for the ball, a free kick is awarded to the non-throwing team. The awarding of a free kick rather than a scrum is a change to the World Rugby law trial specific to Super Rugby Pacific, to promote the flow of game.
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Protection of 9 at ruck, maul and defensive positions at scrum:
Ruck: A player who is, or was part of the ruck may not play an opponent who is near it (within one metre), and who is attempting to play the ball away.
Maul: A player who is, or was part of the maul may not play an opponent near it (within one metre), and who is attempting to play the ball away.
Scrum: Once play in the scrum begins, the scrum half of the team not in possession takes up a position with both feet no further than the centre line of the tunnel.- Starting play in Super Point: The team who scores the first try in regular time has the choice to kick off or receive in Super Point, which was formerly known as Golden Point. This replaces the coin toss.
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What night are teams named? I thought there was a day that all teams needed to be named this year??
Wondering if in future weeks I should wait until teams named before doing my picks or just carry on closing my eyes and using a pin.@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:
What night are teams named? I thought there was a day that all teams needed to be named this year??
Wondering if in future weeks I should wait until teams named before doing my picks or just carry on closing my eyes and using a pin.Is probably tomorrow at about 4 PM
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@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:
What night are teams named? I thought there was a day that all teams needed to be named this year??
Wondering if in future weeks I should wait until teams named before doing my picks or just carry on closing my eyes and using a pin.Is probably tomorrow at about 4 PM
@SouthernMann said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:
What night are teams named? I thought there was a day that all teams needed to be named this year??
Wondering if in future weeks I should wait until teams named before doing my picks or just carry on closing my eyes and using a pin.Is probably tomorrow at about 4 PM
Yeah it was Wednesday afternoons last year. They’ll need to name all the teams at the same time for the Fantasy comp.
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New law innovations for Super Rugby Pacific in 2025 include:
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Time restrictions (conversions and penalty goals): Players will have 60 seconds to attempt conversions and penalty goals. This was previously 90 seconds for conversions.
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Play on from not-straight lineout throws: If the non-throwing team does not lift a teammate to compete for the ball, then play shall continue. If the non-throwing team lifts a teammate to compete for the ball, a free kick is awarded to the non-throwing team. The awarding of a free kick rather than a scrum is a change to the World Rugby law trial specific to Super Rugby Pacific, to promote the flow of game.
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Protection of 9 at ruck, maul and defensive positions at scrum:
Ruck: A player who is, or was part of the ruck may not play an opponent who is near it (within one metre), and who is attempting to play the ball away.
Maul: A player who is, or was part of the maul may not play an opponent near it (within one metre), and who is attempting to play the ball away.
Scrum: Once play in the scrum begins, the scrum half of the team not in possession takes up a position with both feet no further than the centre line of the tunnel.- Starting play in Super Point: The team who scores the first try in regular time has the choice to kick off or receive in Super Point, which was formerly known as Golden Point. This replaces the coin toss.
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Super Rugby 2025:
New law innovations for Super Rugby Pacific in 2025 include:
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Time restrictions (conversions and penalty goals): Players will have 60 seconds to attempt conversions and penalty goals. This was previously 90 seconds for conversions.
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Play on from not-straight lineout throws: If the non-throwing team does not lift a teammate to compete for the ball, then play shall continue. If the non-throwing team lifts a teammate to compete for the ball, a free kick is awarded to the non-throwing team. The awarding of a free kick rather than a scrum is a change to the World Rugby law trial specific to Super Rugby Pacific, to promote the flow of game.
I like the first bit, not the second. Scrums must remain in the game, otherwise you're trending towards a specific athlete.
But if you choose not to compete, whining about not straight throws is pathetic.
- Protection of 9 at ruck, maul and defensive positions at scrum:
Ruck: A player who is, or was part of the ruck may not play an opponent who is near it (within one metre), and who is attempting to play the ball away.
How do you know they're attempting to play the ball? Why is someone who grabs towards the ball in a panic as you come steaming through the ruck protected? What's the point in counter-rucking if some midget can violate law 15.11 and there's naught you can do about it?
Maul: A player who is, or was part of the maul may not play an opponent near it (within one metre), and who is attempting to play the ball away.
As above.
Scrum: Once play in the scrum begins, the scrum half of the team not in possession takes up a position with both feet no further than the centre line of the tunnel.
Again, stupid.
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@Tim said in Super Rugby 2025:
Isn't this the 30th season of Super Rugby (and professional rugby)? Why no promotions?
I think technically this is the 28th season because of what happened during Covid etc.
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@Tim said in Super Rugby 2025:
Isn't this the 30th season of Super Rugby (and professional rugby)? Why no promotions?
I think technically this is the 28th season because of what happened during Covid etc.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2025:
Isn't this the 30th season of Super Rugby (and professional rugby)? Why no promotions?
I think technically this is the 28th season because of what happened during Covid etc.
jeez...you'd hope not, people remember 1996 as the birth of the professional game...if we're going down a "its 30 years but not the 30th season" route we really are focusing on the wrong thing
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@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2025:
Isn't this the 30th season of Super Rugby (and professional rugby)? Why no promotions?
I think technically this is the 28th season because of what happened during Covid etc.
jeez...you'd hope not, people remember 1996 as the birth of the professional game...if we're going down a "its 30 years but not the 30th season" route we really are focusing on the wrong thing
@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2025:
Isn't this the 30th season of Super Rugby (and professional rugby)? Why no promotions?
I think technically this is the 28th season because of what happened during Covid etc.
jeez...you'd hope not, people remember 1996 as the birth of the professional game...if we're going down a "its 30 years but not the 30th season" route we really are focusing on the wrong thing
Rugby just has no idea. Apparently the new players' award is similar to the Dally M, but not like the Dally M
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@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Tim said in Super Rugby 2025:
Isn't this the 30th season of Super Rugby (and professional rugby)? Why no promotions?
I think technically this is the 28th season because of what happened during Covid etc.
jeez...you'd hope not, people remember 1996 as the birth of the professional game...if we're going down a "its 30 years but not the 30th season" route we really are focusing on the wrong thing
Rugby just has no idea. Apparently the new players' award is similar to the Dally M, but not like the Dally M
@canefan it must be pride, dont want it to look like we're just copying good ideas from other codes...and so we do ugly bastardised versions
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@canefan it must be pride, dont want it to look like we're just copying good ideas from other codes...and so we do ugly bastardised versions
@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2025:
@canefan it must be pride, dont want it to look like we're just copying good ideas from other codes...and so we do ugly bastardised versions
The Aussie guy that heads SR was on TV a few nights back and he used the words Dally M IIRC. If not, it was the commentators. Go ahead and copy the concept, but don't actually say the name!
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One thing I must say about this season is that the communications and interactions with Super rugby coaches and team management is already a lot better than previous seasons which in my opinion is a massive win. Fans have been asking for it and you can see they are making a conscious effort to improve in those areas.
Small things like weekly press conferences/interviews, radio interviews, injury updates being provided(could still be better but much better than we are used to) as well as seeing a lot more interaction with players, whether that be on socials or TV etc.
It’s not much but it’s a start. Small things done right is a step in the right direction. It’s good to see.
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Brumbies
Charlie Cale (shoulder/ round 3):
David Feliuai (finger/ round 3):
Rob Valetini (hamstring / TBC):
Ben O’Donnell (hamstring/ TBC)
Tevita Alatini (ACL / TBC)
Harry Vella (ACL / TBC)Blues
Kurt Eklund (groin
James Mullan (concussion)
Sam Darry (shoulder, season)
PJ Sheck (shoulder)
Hoskins Sotutu (knee)
Zarn Sullivan (foot)
Stephen Perofeta (calf)
Ben Ake (shoulder).Chiefs
Wallace Sititi
Liam Coombes Fabling
Fiti Sa
Samisoni Taukiaho
Te Toiroa TahuriorangiCrusaders
George Bell (toe/foot / TBC)
Kershawl Sykes-Martin (knee / 5-6 weeks)
Finlay Brewis (shoulder / season)
Dallas McLeod (hip / round one)
Codie Taylor (hamstring / 2-3 weeks)
Fletcher Anderson (heel / 2-3 weeks)
Rivez Reihana (ankle / 2-3 weeks)
Seb Calder (AC joint / 3-5 weeks)
Quentin Strange (Pec/hamstring / 4-6 weeks)
Dom Gardiner (hamstring / 4-6 weeks)
Jamie Hannah (shoulder / 4-6 weeks)
Aki Tuivailala (finger / 4-6 weeks)
Johnny McNicholll (hamstring / 4-6 weeks)
Braydon Ennor (wrist / TBC)Fijian Drua
Etonia Waqa (Knee, short term)
Selestino Ravutaumada (Shoulder, short term)
Epeli Momo (Knee, long term)Highlanders
Oliver Haig (foot / 9 weeks )
Jonah Lowe (ACL / 7 weeks )
Thomas Umaga-Jensen (shoulder / 2 weeks)
TK Howden (hamstring / 4 weeks)
Jona Nareki (ankle /5 weeks)
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (neck / 9 weeks)Hurricanes
Zach Gallagher (Achilles / TBC)
Daniel Sinkinson (hamstring / round 8 )
Ruben Love (ankle / round 7)
Lucas Cashmore (knee / round 7)
Brett Cameron (knee / season)
Asafo Aumua (foot / round three)
Tyrel Lomax (ankle / TBC)
Devan Flanders (ankle / TBC)Moana Pasifika
Lotu Inisi
Neria Fomai
Pone Fa'amausili.NSW Waratahs
Fergus Lee-Warner (foot)
Jack Barrett (leg)
Lucas Ripley (shoulder)Western Force
Harry Johnson-Holmes (knee/season)
Bayley Kuenzle (knee)
Harry Hoopert (knee/season)
Kane Koteka (ribs)
Matt Proctor (shoulder)
Henry Robertson (ribs)
Papillon Sevele (knee)Queensland Reds
TBA next week
