In perhaps the most interesting fixture of this round of the Super XV the highly fancied Stormers, who have battled for consistency to date, faced an unbeaten Brumbies side who top the table under the tutelage of World Cup winning Springbok coach Jake White. To get the inside word on what we can expect in this heavyweight clash we've sought the opinions of two good friends, … [Read more...]
Chiefs v Highlanders Preview with @AtTheSevens & @superrugbytips
Amidst much hype and fan-fare during the off-season Highlanders' coach Jamie Joseph announced a flood of prominent new signings, including All Blacks Tony Woodcock, Ma'a Nonu and Brad Thorn. But despite the star-studded line-up the men from the South have failed to fire, and sit bottom of the Super XV ladder having failed to win any of their three games. As they prepare for … [Read more...]
Fans set to show their colours during Leinster v Glasgow clash
It should be fairly evident which side fans are supporting during this weekend's upcoming clash between Leinster and Glasgow, with those attending the game being asked to don their team's kit in an attempt to create a new Guiness World Record and in the process raise money for the Irish Cancer Society's Daffoldil Day. Dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives from … [Read more...]
Six Nations ‘B’ wraps up for another year
The European Nations Cup Division 1A, which also doubles as qualifying for the 2015 World Cup, wrapped up for another year last weekend, with both Georgia and Romania in imperious form and making a strong case to become the ‘seventh nation’. These two sides are a cut above any of the others, and stood level at the head of the table on 17 points apiece before this weekend’s … [Read more...]
Southern Kings secure sponsorship deal
Following an encouraging start to life in the Super XV the Southern Kings have finally attracted a key sponsor, with Aveng Group's logo set to grace their jerseys from now on. After making their first appearance in the Southern Hemipshere's premier competition wearing unbranded shirts the Kings debuted their new kit against fellow South African side the Sharks, where they … [Read more...]