One of the great Wallabies, Stirling Mortlock, will finally make an appearance in Super Rugby 2012, as he has been selected on the bench for the Rebels, with the centre recovering from a calf injury that has kept him out of rugby for some time. […]
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Mortlock back for Rebels
Sharks use their get-out-of-jail card in Melbourne
The purists will argue that it wasn’t generally a very good performance, but the Sharks will take great heart from the never-say-die spirit that saw them beat a spirited Melbourne Rebels side by 34 points to 32 in Australia this morning. The four tries scored see them retain their grip on top spot on the Super Rugby log, but conceding an equal number to one of the less-fancied sides in the competition will be cause for concern. […]
Super Rugby Preview: Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels are the new kids on the block in this new extended version of Super Rugby. The fifth franchise to come from Australia, who only recently had their fourth team come good. Can a fifth team be supported from the island? […]
Cheetahs lose another Bok
Springbok loose forward Lukas “Kabamba” Floors has been found guilty of a tip tackle and banned for five weeks. […]
Super 14, week 7
Guys, I must apologize. I spent the weekend saving the lives of the critically endangered De Winton’s Golden Mole so was unable to watch too much of the rugby. I think I managed to watch about 60 minutes in total. […]
Huxley’s Super 14 comeback hopes quashed
Wallaby utility back Julian Huxley is unlikely to play rugby again, despite the player’s determination to bounce back from a life-threatening brain tumour. […]