Firstly on this ANZAC spherical, I wish to pay tribute to all these G&GRs and their members of the family previous and current who’ve served. Having accomplished my thirty sixth yr of uniformed service, together with KARL, each of us at instances having served collectively, we all know the significance of rugby to serving troopers, sailors, and airmen. And we all know the sacrifice our predecessors have made in order that we will reside the life we do now. Lest We Neglect!
Onto the Rugby. Wow and Wow! This spherical produced some outcomes that almost all of us didn’t see coming. However what’s most pleasing is that the Aussie groups are again and aggressive. So G&GRs let’s dive into Tremendous Rugby Pacific 24 Spherical Ten, then have a look at the SRP ladder, and eventually look at the Tremendous Rugby W Grand Ultimate.
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Tremendous Rugby Pacific 2024 – Spherical Ten
Canterbury Crusaders 39 defeated Melbourne Rebels 0
Effectively, it needed to occur finally. The Actual Slim Shady, oops I imply Canterbury Crusaders confirmed up! Having beforehand solely gained one recreation from their first 9, most individuals had written the ‘boys from the plains’ off! However boy oh boy did these lads come again arduous. And on the receiving finish of this comeback was the hapless Melbourne Rebels.
In what was an entire energy show of rugby, the Crusaders completely belted the residing crap out of the Rebels. The Saders scrum regarded like they had been competing towards a U15’s facet, that’s how dominant it was, forcing Coach Foote to interchange his total entrance earlier than halftime and incomes the Darkish Ones 6 scrum penalties.
The Scott Barrett-led Crusaders completely dismantled the Insurgent’s recreation, with the eldest of the Barrett boys trying like he hadn’t been away for weeks. There have been no positives out of this recreation for the Rebels, with any potential Wallabies popping out of this recreation trying worse for put on. Even Taniela Tupou bought scrummaged off the park.
Coach Foote is basically going to have to return to the drafting board publish this one. The one factor that is still is to see if the Crusaders have resumed regular transmission or was it only a flash within the Saders 2024 pan.
Waikato Chiefs 38 defeated NSW Waratahs 22
The boys from Waikato actually gave the Tarts a stable spanking on this recreation, getting back from a 12-0 deficit to the touch up the Tarts, 38-22. The Tahs getting off to begin, to be up two tries earlier than the Chiefs managed to drag their finger out of their ass and get cracking placing down 5 unanswered tries.
Surprisingly the NSWelshmens self-discipline was fairly stable within the first half, nevertheless it was after oranges when fatigue set in and their self-discipline went to kak. And it was about this level that the D-Mac got here on music and delivered a unbelievable second half, making it look virtually easy.
Lachie Swinton managed to bag a 5-pointer for the Tarts, however by then it was too late, and shortly thereafter Kaylum Boshier gassed it to nail a meat pie. And when the Chiefs had been on they had been on, producing some scintillating rugby.
There have been loads of speaking factors out of this recreation, however the primary one centered across the sort out on Edmed by Chiefs 6 Semipeni Finau. Mr Clickbait on the shouty website (Christy Doran) launched into an article which you’ll learn right here. Having reviewed this sort out about 100 instances, I must say it isn’t a yellow card, and at greatest it’s a penalty. The ball had barely left Edmed’s hand and Finau was totally dedicated. The arm motion is a pretend wrap, however his arms are transferring in a wrapping movement.
Compared to his hit on Lynagh, I believe the hit on Edmed was okay. Simply. The one factor I’ll add to that is that in the mean time Finau’s hits on three 10s have been deemed authorized, and I believe they’re marginal. However in the future he’ll get the timing mistaken, after which he’s going to spend some critical time within the naughty nook.
Fiji Drua 24 defeated Moana Pasifika 17
The Flying Fijians are again to their profitable methods, caring for Moana Pasifika in Lautoka, on a stinking sizzling Saturday in Fiji. And what shall be much more pleasing to the Drua and Mick ‘the Kick’ Byrne was getting revenge for his or her Spherical 2 loss to MP.
The Drua bought off to a cracking begin, grabbing a one attempt lead by means of Taniela Rakuro. Nonetheless shortly after Mesulame Doge was given a chunk of cheddar cheese. In what can be a irritating trait for Mick Byrne, it’s when Fiji are down gamers that one thing appears to kick in and their defence was completely on level. As at all times with Fiji they will flip nothing right into a blistering assault in nano-seconds, and Selestino Ravutaumada managed simply that banging down a 5-pointer simply earlier than oranges, taking a 17-0 lead into the sheds.
MP got here out firing, in all probability after a Tana Umaga barrage, with Henry Taefu dotting down a 5-pointer, saving their trousers and getting them again within the recreation. However Drua’s Rakuro hit again for his second meat pie. To not be outdone, MP surged again into the sport placing down two tries to get them as much as 24-17. However from there Fiji knuckled down and defended effectively locking MP out for a stable victory. A extremely entertaining recreation to observe, definitely worth the full 80-minute replay.
ACT Brumbies 27 defeated Wellington Hurricanes 19
Effectively in what was the match of the spherical, the Pet Killers stood up and dissected the Hurricanes 27-19, bringing an finish to their 9-game undefeated streak on a sunny afternoon in Peter Harvey Land. The Hurricanes had been smacked arduous within the first half with the Brumbies launching a blistering assault breaking out to a 24-5 lead earlier than the clock had even ticked over thirty minutes.
The Chiefs lastly began getting their mojo again, and fought their manner again into the sport, with two 5-pointers from Xavier Numia and one from Jordy ‘I’ve a clear judicial document’ Barrett to take to a 27-19 deficit.
A unbelievable recreation the place the Ponies actually determined to show up and assault the breakdown. The Canes responded in main attacking raids that had been entertaining to observe. But it surely was the Pony’s recreation this one, with sturdy defence and a extremely sturdy set piece. Coach Larkham and the crew shall be very pleased with their efficiency, particularly after the utter canine shite that that they had paraded the week earlier than. A number of Pony gamers put their arms up for choice, nevertheless it was Huge Booby V that actually shone. The Canes will rue letting the Brumbies draw back to such a giant first-half lead.
Otago Highlanders 7 defeated Western Power 6
In what might be described as one of many least watchable video games of rugby I’ve ever noticed, all I can say is that that’s 80 minutes of my life that I gained’t get again. There was just one attempt scored, with Folau Fakatava and his superb hair do banging it down.
The sport had extra errors in it than factors scored. With each groups dealing with errors trying like D-grade U-15s. Truly, that’s an insult to D-grade U15s. I do apologise. It was shit.
The much less stated about this recreation the higher.
Auckland Blues 41 Defeated Queensland Reds 34
In what was one other recreation the place there was a really clear indication that the Australian groups had caught as much as the Kiwi groups, the Reddies misplaced after the hooter in a 41 – 34 belter on the Fortress that’s Lang Park (Suncorp Stadium).
The QPRQ had been trying like they had been on monitor for a giant upset after they had surged to a 31-20 lead. However the Blues by some means managed to scrap their manner again into the sport, managing to attain three tries within the final 13 minutes of the sport, together with one in additional time.
In a unbelievable and sometimes brutal recreation of rugby, the Blues and Reds went at it hammer and tongs. Either side had durations of dominance after which ceded their mojo to their opponents. Hoskins Sututu was immense for the Blues. For the Reds Liam Wright had 24 tackles and three turnovers, and lock Ryan Smith had 23 and Harry Wilson had 21 tackles and 22 carries. They had been rock-solid in defence. Suliasi Vunivalu had a ‘Barry Crocker’, and I ponder why this man nonetheless will get picked. However the stand-out efficiency has to go to the debutant winger Tim ‘Junkyard Canine’ Ryan who scored a hat-trick. The previous Junior Wallaby actually turned it on, making it look straightforward.
Though a loss, the Reds had been in it to the final minute and shall be disenchanted that they couldn’t shut it out, towards a crew that completely pantsed the Brumbies the week earlier than. With the return of their large weapons, the Reds shall be much more aggressive come the finals. Positively watch the complete 80-minute replay of this one.
Tremendous Rugby Pacific 2024 – Ladder
The SRP 2024 ladder is beginning to stabilise with the highest half consolidating, and the underside half beginning to change. The Canes with a defeat underneath their belt are nonetheless holding the highest by one level from the Blues. The Ponies have locked themselves into third with their nice win over the Canes.
On the backside of the ladder, the Crusaders (I nonetheless can’t consider I’m penning this) have moved off the underside of the ladder and began their crawl north. And the Waratahs (which I’m having fun with writing immensely) have headed additional south and are cellar dwellers with the Western Power. With 5 extra video games remaining, and a few actually arduous runs dwelling for some groups, I reckon the underside half of the ladder may begin trying dire.
Tremendous Rugby W – Grand Ultimate
The Girls’s NSW Waratahs have additional demonstrated why they need to substitute the Males Tremendous Rugby crew, by smashing the Fijiana Drua 50-14 at Ballymore Sunday afternoon. this victory brings the Tahs their fifth Tremendous W title.
Desiree Miller banged down a hat-trick of tries, and Maya Stewart a double. This scoring dominance mirrored the sport and Tahs season, going by means of undefeated. The Drua girls had a foul day, with solely a few moments of defiance. However stunning self-discipline cruelled the two-time defending champions Fijiana they usually had been decreased to 13 gamers, with five-eighth Jeniffer Ravutia and winger Adita Milinia each given a wholesome serve of cheddar cheese.
Effectively completed to the Tahs girls, possibly the blokes can head all the way down to their locker rooms and get some recommendation, god is aware of they want it.
Anyway, G&GRs that’s sufficient of me dribbling crap. Over to you! Have at it!