Super Rugby Union Thread

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

It has all the ingredients for a cracker of a final.

Hopefully the Tahs can continue to put aside the pressure of expectation and take this chance with both hands.

I think the Crusaders may just smother the potent attack of NSW and grind out a win.

I obviously want the Blues to prove me wrong; and if their forwards can break even (or get on top of theirs) we have the class and creativity in the backline to score points.

So glad Manly are playing Friday night, so we can watch the Tahs date with destiny on the weekend!

 

[manlyfan76]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Go Tahs! Hopefully their defense gets them home But But But I hope they get to throw the ball around.

 

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Go Tahs! Hopefully their defense gets them home But But But I hope they get to throw the ball around.

Yes it would be great to see some "running rugby" on the back of the forward exchanges.

I just hope the ref doesn't blow the pea outta the whistle too.

 

[manlyfan76]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Go Tahs! Hopefully their defense gets them home But But But I hope they get to throw the ball around.

Yes it would be great to see some "running rugby" on the back of the forward exchanges.

I just hope the ref doesn't blow the pea outta the whistle too.

"Time off. Ah can I get a new whistle out here?"

 

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Great start for the Tahs.

They look sharp and the Crusaders are rattled..

Keep it going you Blues!

 

[manlyfan76]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Tahs have a lot of energy. Going to be a good last hour!

 

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Yeah we're on track mate.

(20-13 at halftime).

Unless the Tahs fall apart they should repeat the effort and hold on (fingers-crossed!)

Edit: Uh oh...20-20 now...

 

[ManlyBacker]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Try?! NFW. Look out Tahs.
Best game of RU I have seen in at least a decade.

 

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

That's more like it fellas!

Come on you Tahs.

 

[Chip and Chase]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

You got to admire the Crusaders. Just a tough, big game team...and have been since day dot. This is a cracking game and is going to the wire.

Who will pull off the big match winning play. Izzy ?? Skelton ?? Come on the Tahs !!

 

[Clint]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Cmon Tahs

 

[Chip and Chase]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Take a bow Bernard Foley. What a pressure kick.

 

[Clint]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

never in doubt - go the tahs

 

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Yep. Extraordinary.

Well done Tahs for hanging tough there.

They deserve it after the season they've had.

 

[manlyfan76]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Great final. Great pressure kick to win!
Well done NSW.

 

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

A fitting final, no doubt.

Feel for the Tahs skipper Dave Dennis (injured) but geez Mick Hooper is some player too (and captain tonight).

Sydney will be rockin' tonight and good luck to em!

 

[manlyfan76]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Now for Manly and the swannies to give nsw a clean sweep.

 

[ManlyBacker]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

Super result and terrific game. Well done Tahs.

 

[ssar]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

NEW SOUTH WALES!

The Waratahs: finally Super Rugby Champions for the 1st time, great to see!

 

[RiverEagle]

RE: Super 14 Rugby Union 2009 Thread

So on a slightly different tack, how do people rate our chances in the Bledisloe Cup (1st test tonight in Sydney)?

ANZ is a sell-out (take note NRL).

Interesting that Ewen Mckenzie has opted for Beale at 5/8 ahead of Bernhard Foley...

Even the Kiwi coach, Steve Hensen, reckons it's a surprise, AND a direct appeasement to get Kurtley to stay with Rugby, and fend off rugby league's advances!

I err on the side of optimism with these things (why watch otherwise) but as always the All Blacks will be mighty hard to beat!