@ACT-Crusader Especially that offense.

@Bovidae said in Rebels v Chiefs:

The officiating was all over the place in this game. Take the not straight calls in the lineout as an example. The throw from ST looked perfectly fine whereas the long throw from the Rebels that DMac knocked on wasn't even close to being straight.

Trouble with ST throw was the motion of Vaa'i who unfortunately kind of over jumped it so he took it on the outside shoulder.

Was there any more comment on apparent forearm by Chiefie player?

@Damo said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

Just saw the final try by the Crusaders. Interesting as was talking about it in the previous game - if refs want to call 'tackle', the ball carrier should not be able to continue forward. Players get released and crib a few metres - or in the case below, score a try.

@Damo you reffed, thoughts on this? Looked very very weird to me; I think a comp-wide interpretation of either calling maul when the attacking player's mate joins, or cracking down hard on cribbing metres would be a good solution. Or do both!

https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/1cqjcwi/controversial_final_try_for_the_crusaders_vs_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I think it is an unusual situation. I did not think it was a mail, because there was not a player from the ball carriers team attached (from memory - I could be wrong). The tacklers ought to have released earlier, but when they got the call to release they did so. Should the ball carrier be able to use the momentum to then go over the line and score?

Personally I think not but per the laws it was probably correct.

I am of view that if a player is reaching out to score the defenders should not have to release to allow the try. As per the laws as written this is not the current position.

I add I have not reffed for 3 years so I am not up to date with the current interpretations/trends.

I should have clicked the link..

I think the tackle was completed before the players joined so it couldn't be a maul.

I think it is an unusual situation but I can't fault the referee for the decision.

Watched the game at the pub, which is the never the easiest place to concentrate, but was impressed by Sotutu's defence. He put in some solid hits against the best attacking team.

This is the inaugural SR U20s, so the previous is moot.

Maybe we can send IWL and Cameron there, best for two teams

@Nepia said in Moana Pasifika v Chiefs:

@MiketheSnow said in Moana Pasifika v Chiefs:

Only saw the highlights. Was it a RC?

Nope.

Absolute farce

The point that DH has been moved to yet another position and was at least as good in his first go as all of the other specialists in the squad says a lot.
Ist Five depth is not in a happy place in NZ at the moment .........but if they are all about the same it keeps things even.

This ended up being a game where having a 6:2 split became an advantage due to the early injuries to Finau and Ah Kuoi.

Did they say why Fusitu’a was a late withdrawal?

@Machpants said in Moana Pasifika v Highlanders:

MP 15 been very good

He’s David Havili’s brother. William Havili is the best player in the MP backline this year in the absence of their stars they lost to the Highlanders (Tavatavanawai) and Crusaders (Aumua). The MP forwards have been a bit better this year but they’ve lacked a killer punch in the backs that they had with Aumua & Tavatavanawai. If only those guys had this year’s MP forwards giving them front-foot ball, MP would’ve had a few more wins.

@Gunner said in Hurricanes vs Waratahs:

@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Waratahs:

@Gunner said in Hurricanes vs Waratahs:

I like seeing Aussie teams being smashed off the park by NZ teams as much as the next man… but gee super rugby is a boring, predictable competition.

Wouldn’t it be great to see 5 high quality, competitive games of rugby each week. Hell I’d even settle for one blowout a week and take 4 good games.

It’s been nothing but predictable for the most part this year. Have you even been watching Super Rugby?

Aussies just need to get better playing away.

Of course I’ve been watching.

Yes, the Canes being top and Crusaders being shit is not predictable.

My point is there are big blowouts every week, and most games you know who’s going to win, which in my opinion is boring.

My tips would say otherwise

Very good skills in diabolical conditions

Winger will rue showboating for his try. Could easily have gone at least 5m closer to the sticks.

@Bones

add in the 'bad passes' maybe?

That was 13 (Highlanders) v 12

I think Telea’s got a tight leg. He seemed unwilling to go into top gear.

@Bones Yeah fairly common place 😂