Klopp hails 'special' side as Liverpool return to semi-finals
The Reds manager was full of pride after his side clinched their place in the last four for the second season running Jurgen Klopp felt Liverpool’s ever-increasing Champions League experience was vital in their 6-1 aggregate quarter-final win over Porto, and dubbed his side “special” after they secured a semi-final place for the second consecutive…
Waratahs vs Rebels: Five things we learned
The Waratahs are still alive in Super Rugby after a 50-23 win over the Rebels. What did we learn from another entertaining derby? 1. Discipline the Waratahs Achilles heel When even a team’s captain is clearly frustrated by ill-discipline, you know it’s reaching breaking point. Yet that was the situation Waratahs skipper Michael Hooper found…
ARU board member Geoff Stooke resigns
West Australian ARU board member Geoff Stooke confirmed his resignation on Saturday night, blasting the governing body over the Super Rugby process. Stooke was the only board member who voted against axing a Super Rugby team back in April, 124 days ago, and recused himself from much of the process. In a statement on Saturday…
One Percenters: Waratahs centre on the move
Waratahs centre David Horwitz is set for a switch to the Rebels for the 2018 season. With Kurtley Beale returning to the Waratahs for the 2018 season, Horwitz’s opportunities were set to be more limited, sitting behind Beale and Foley in the flyhalf spot. Meanwhile, in Melbourne, centre Mitch Inman has already flagged his departure,…
Rebels must build on "dream start": Wessels
Rebels coach Dave Wessels admits his side’s 3-0 record is the “dream start” to their Super Rugby campaign, having overcome a six day turnaround to stamp themselves as Australian Conference contenders. The 33-10 win over the Brumbies marks the arrival of Wessels’ side as while they have looked impressive in their two wins prior, they…
Waratahs want scrum cannons firing for 2018
The Waratahs need to be firing cannons in their scrums in 2018, prop Tom Robertson says. Contact coach Simon Cron had the forwards training almost half an hour after their Tuesday training was scheduled to end, constantly packing and re-packing scrums. “He loves a scrum, Cronny,” Robertson said. “He’s been a very good coach so…
WATCH: Super Rugby Wrap – all the tries and scores from every game in round 14
The Stormers held the Crusaders to a draw in Cape Town and the Lions downed the Highlanders in a scrappy, but high-scoring, encounter. Here is the wrap of Super Rugby’s round 14 action. JAGUARES vs HURRICANES The Jaguares overcame a horror start to post a maiden win over Hurricanes in a major upset Friday that…
Sio out, Alaalatoa back for Brumbies
Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa will return to face the Chiefs this weekend but fellow front rower Scott Sio has been ruled out of the must-win match. Sio has failed to overcome a shoulder issue that forced him out of the Brumbies’ win over the Hurricanes in Canberra, with Nic Mayhew taking his place in the…
Reds must address ill discipline to bounce back: Kerevi
The Reds must address their alarming lack of discipline if they are to bounce back from their season opening loss, according to Samu Kerevi. Last year, Queensland gave away the most foul play penalties (32) and spent more time with players in the sin bin than any other team in Super Rugby – shown 13…
Du Toit cleared for Sydney trip
Springboks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has been cleared to travel to Australia with the Stormers. Du Toit missed the Stormers’ opening 28-20 win over the Jaguares with a back injury, but will be on the plane to Sydney, with the South Africans facing the Waratahs on Saturday, followed by matches against the Highlanders and Crusaders.…