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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has made the decision to relocate the six New Zealand-based Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19 side-lining any of the teams.


Six New Zealand based squads will move to Queenstown this weekend


Matches to be played at Wakatipu and Invercargill for three to four weeks


Relocation will not affect announced Super Rugby Pacific draw


NZR is weighing options for Super Rugby Aupiki squads

handyman wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:37 am How many years before the Aussies are competitive? Can't have a meaningful comp where only one side wins.

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:24 am

handyman wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:37 am How many years before the Aussies are competitive? Can't have a meaningful comp where only one side wins.

How many Super titles did Aussie teams win over the years?

More than 3, yeah?

handyman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:00 am

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:24 am

handyman wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:37 am How many years before the Aussies are competitive? Can't have a meaningful comp where only one side wins.

How many Super titles did Aussie teams win over the years?

More than 3, yeah?

What was the record the last few years without South Africa?

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:10 am

handyman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:00 am

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:24 am

How many Super titles did Aussie teams win over the years?

More than 3, yeah?

What was the record the last few years without South Africa?

Much clearer... less squealing, whining, no distorted feedback.

handyman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:34 am

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:10 am

handyman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:00 am

What was the record the last few years without South Africa?

Much clearer... less squealing, whining, no distorted feedback.

Last year : NZ teams -23 wins, Aus teams - 2 wins. Imo it needs to be way more competitive to be succesful.

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:40 am

handyman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:34 am

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:10 am

Much clearer... less squealing, whining, no distorted feedback.

Last year : NZ teams -23 wins, Aus teams - 2 wins. Imo it needs to be way more competitive to be succesful.

I'm not sure the opinion of yeravridge Saffa really carries much weight when it comes to talking about succeeding in Super Rugby.

Thanks for dropping in, all the same.

handyman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:44 am

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:40 am

handyman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:34 am

Last year : NZ teams -23 wins, Aus teams - 2 wins. Imo it needs to be way more competitive to be succesful.

I'm not sure the opinion of yeravridge Saffa really carries much weight when it comes to talking about succeeding in Super Rugby.

Thanks for dropping in, all the same.

Well, a forum is there for airing opinions, boet. As you are only interested in playing the man and not the ball, I'll call it a day.

Seven Moana Pasifika players have tested positive for Covid-19 in Queenstown, a well-placed source has confirmed to Stuff, putting the first game of Super Rugby Pacific against the Blues under serious doubt.

Moana Pasifika were due to play the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin next Friday, but the Covid-19 outbreak within the camp means that may have to be rescheduled. Moana Pasifika's pre-season fixture against the Highlanders on Saturday is also likely to be cancelled.

Dan54 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 11, 2022 6:26 am Somehow don't think this will be only time we get the problem this year.

Gumboot wrote: ↑Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:39 am

Seven Moana Pasifika players have tested positive for Covid-19 in Queenstown, a well-placed source has confirmed to Stuff, putting the first game of Super Rugby Pacific against the Blues under serious doubt.

Moana Pasifika were due to play the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin next Friday, but the Covid-19 outbreak within the camp means that may have to be rescheduled. Moana Pasifika's pre-season fixture against the Highlanders on Saturday is also likely to be cancelled.

Dan54 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:24 pm Anyway fellas, it's opening week of Super, so time to get built up for it. Bet time for Canes man, our dreams/hopes for season haven't been dsahed etc, I love it.
First Rugby News mag of year was delivered by postman yesterday, so as I usually do I poring over it from cover to cover reading every word and getting mentally ready!!!

Just trying to work out with NZ going into phase 2 of covid repnse and close contacts etc only having to isolate for 7 days, does that make it easier for MP to get back training earlier ? Anyway good to have super back, so get to see how young fellas come through in the season!

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:26 pm

Dan54 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:24 pm Anyway fellas, it's opening week of Super, so time to get built up for it. Bet time for Canes man, our dreams/hopes for season haven't been dsahed etc, I love it.
First Rugby News mag of year was delivered by postman yesterday, so as I usually do I poring over it from cover to cover reading every word and getting mentally ready!!!

Just trying to work out with NZ going into phase 2 of covid repnse and close contacts etc only having to isolate for 7 days, does that make it easier for MP to get back training earlier ? Anyway good to have super back, so get to see how young fellas come through in the season!

Thought you are a Blues supporter?

Dan54 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 8:52 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:26 pmThought you are a Blues supporter?

Hell no mate, I a Canes man, always have been, even if I now live in Chiefs territory supposedly (though I still say South Taranaki never sold out ), mate I am interested in all super teams in NZ and will tend to comment on them all, and enjoy any playing good rugby, but never doubt I am a Canes man!!

I not one of those Crusaders people who dislike anything or anyone who isn't from my area, I a NZ rugby man first and foremost, then a Canes ,Taranaki, and Nua (Heartlnd) Southern or Stratford clubs and Athletic still in the Mighty Nua comp!

Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:24 pm

Dan54 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 8:52 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:26 pmThought you are a Blues supporter?

Hell no mate, I a Canes man, always have been, even if I now live in Chiefs territory supposedly (though I still say South Taranaki never sold out ), mate I am interested in all super teams in NZ and will tend to comment on them all, and enjoy any playing good rugby, but never doubt I am a Canes man!!

I not one of those Crusaders people who dislike anything or anyone who isn't from my area, I a NZ rugby man first and foremost, then a Canes ,Taranaki, and Nua (Heartlnd) Southern or Stratford clubs and Athletic still in the Mighty Nua comp!

Hawera is within the Whanganui electorate, so shouldn't you really be supporting the Butcher Boys?

Gumboot wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:36 am Ah well, it was worth a try.

Dan54 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 8:52 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:26 pm

Dan54 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:24 pm Anyway fellas, it's opening week of Super, so time to get built up for it. Bet time for Canes man, our dreams/hopes for season haven't been dsahed etc, I love it.
First Rugby News mag of year was delivered by postman yesterday, so as I usually do I poring over it from cover to cover reading every word and getting mentally ready!!!

Just trying to work out with NZ going into phase 2 of covid repnse and close contacts etc only having to isolate for 7 days, does that make it easier for MP to get back training earlier ? Anyway good to have super back, so get to see how young fellas come through in the season!

Thought you are a Blues supporter?

Hell no mate, I a Canes man, always have been, even if I now live in Chiefs territory supposedly (though I still say South Taranaki never sold out ), mate I am interested in all super teams in NZ and will tend to comment on them all, and enjoy any playing good rugby, but never doubt I am a Canes man!!

I not one of those Crusaders people who dislike anything or anyone who isn't from my area, I a NZ rugby man first and foremost, then a Canes ,Taranaki, and Nua (Heartlnd) Southern or Stratford clubs and Athletic still in the Mighty Nua comp!

Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:57 pm So a second year with Super Rugby not being shown in the UK?

Chilli wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:34 am

Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:57 pm So a second year with Super Rugby not being shown in the UK?

Jaapie TV money!

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:48 am
You live at least in a good area.

Enzedder wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 6:25 am One interesting law tweak that I am looking forward to seeing.

Scrums must now set within 30 seconds of being awarded. That'll sort out some fatties and get Saffer scribes shaking

Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:57 pm So a second year with Super Rugby not being shown in the UK?

PCPhil wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:42 am

Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:57 pm So a second year with Super Rugby not being shown in the UK?

Crap ain’t it. No wonder Sky actually dropped price on my subscription this year. I know, they don’t give a sh1t about Super Rugby but it’s a general trend where they don’t seem to be bidding for many sports. Repeats and 2nd grade events dominate their airwaves.

Grandpa wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:03 am

PCPhil wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:42 am

Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:57 pm So a second year with Super Rugby not being shown in the UK?

Crap ain’t it. No wonder Sky actually dropped price on my subscription this year. I know, they don’t give a sh1t about Super Rugby but it’s a general trend where they don’t seem to be bidding for many sports. Repeats and 2nd grade events dominate their airwaves.

Price keeps going up, while they keep losing sports I like to watch... rugby and a lot of the cricket gone. Football getting more and more watered down. No Champions League etc.

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:39 am

Grandpa wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:03 am

PCPhil wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:42 am

Crap ain’t it. No wonder Sky actually dropped price on my subscription this year. I know, they don’t give a sh1t about Super Rugby but it’s a general trend where they don’t seem to be bidding for many sports. Repeats and 2nd grade events dominate their airwaves.

Price keeps going up, while they keep losing sports I like to watch... rugby and a lot of the cricket gone. Football getting more and more watered down. No Champions League etc.

Murdoch was too stubborn to go into streaming early. Now they're struggling to restructure and the various SkySport outlets are shedding.