I wouldn't really place it that far ahead/if at all. I think the Brumbies/Reds would be a mid-table team and top NZ teams would consistently be top 4.Avid Top 14 watchers, how far ahead would you place the top 14 of super rugby in terms of playing style and quality?
I don't really watch it so can't comment except that some pretty middling players from Aus/NZ still go over and seem to excel which implies its not quite at the same level. Even just in that video you linked above the defense was pretty shameful.I wouldn't really place it that far ahead/if at all. I think the Brumbies/Reds would be a mid-table team and top NZ teams would consistently be top 4.
I think they're probably of pretty equal quality these days. Champions Cup is where it gets elevated.
A lot of players he claimed are dubious. He includes any player who plays for a Tier 2 nation through grandparents. They're not really from Tier 2 nations.Players from 'Tier 2' nations playing in Europe (2024/2025)
News and opinion focusing on Tier 2 rugby nations.tier2rugby.blogspot.com
Pretty interesting list. There's a lot more players from Tier 2 nations in the NH comps than I expected
He also includes Japanese players when Japan is a tier 1 nationA lot of players he claimed are dubious. He includes any player who plays for a Tier 2 nation through grandparents. They're not really from Tier 2 nations.
NiceI didn't believe it when I read it - Angus Scott Young is to get 50 caps this weekend for Northampton. In his years at the Reds he got 69.
How has he been doing over there?I didn't believe it when I read it - Angus Scott Young is to get 50 caps this weekend for Northampton. In his years at the Reds he got 69.
very, very unremarkable. He's been playing lock recently and their scrum has been going backwards. Bit rough as he's there after they've lost Salakaia-Loto and Courtney Lawes.How has he been doing over there?
If you're going for the spoon, I don't think "push" is the verb you want.I don't really watch it so can't comment except that some pretty middling players from Aus/NZ still go over and seem to excel which implies its not quite at the same level. Even just in that video you linked above the defense was pretty shameful.
I've no doubt the Waratah's would push for a wooden spoon in any comp they play in though.
Must be up there as one of the longest losing streaks in first class rugby. Think Southland, Buller, and East Coast would all be up there too.Congratulations to Newcastle Falcons who have broken their 25(!) game losing streak. Came at the expense of Scott Sio’s Exeter whose season has yet to take off.
Yeah shame the evil empire won in the end for Bristol/Saracens. Hard to believe because Bristol were playing some absolute sublime rugby but they kept letting Saracens back in the game.Some cracking Gallagher Premiership Matches y/s - Bristol / Saracens and Bath / Harlequins both ended 2 point games, with the former in the 30s scoreline.