NZ domestic competitions 2018

[zer0]

FFS I thought it was the later Sunday match, not the earlier one. At least the finals are at more regular times. Might even go to Eden Park if the weather is okay.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^^^^ should it be Aucks v Mako I'm giving serious thought to making the run up SH1 myself.

Southland's dismal season(s) continues:

 

[KiwiM]

FFS I thought it was the later Sunday match, not the earlier one. At least the finals are at more regular times. Might even go to Eden Park if the weather is okay.

I believe the Auckland v Wellington semi final is 5pm local time Saturday

 

[dbcooper]

Abel looks like he'd be worthy of a spot in the Australian national squad.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

I believe the Auckland v Wellington semi final is 5pm local time Saturday

Mitre 10 Cup Premiership semifinals
Tasman v Canterbury, Friday 19 October, kick off 7.35pm at Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Auckland v Wellington, Saturday 20 October, kick off 5.05pm at Eden Park, Auckland

Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinals
Waikato v Northland, Saturday 20 October, kick off 2.35pm at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Otago v Hawke’s Bay, Saturday 20 October, kick off 7.35pm at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/33265/domestic-competitions-semifinals-and-finals-confirmed

Week nine wrap-up:

http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/33264/mitre-10-cup-review-week-nine

 

[Dan54]

FFS I thought it was the later Sunday match, not the earlier one. At least the finals are at more regular times. Might even go to Eden Park if the weather is okay.

I missed it to zer0, was picking up wife after bike ride, and didn't check ,so didn't even record it!! I'm slipping in my old age

 

[KiwiM]

It may change but at this stage it doesn't look like either of the semi finals are being shown live on Fox this weekend. Doesn't help that the Auckland-Wellington semi final clashes with an NRC semi final.

 

[Dan54]

It may change but at this stage it doesn't look like either of the semi finals are being shown live on Fox this weekend. Doesn't help that the Auckland-Wellington semi final clashes with an NRC semi final.

F***

 

[zer0]

Abel looks like he'd be worthy of a spot in the Australian national squad.

Yeah I thought he was a mid-20's Auckland club land player that the Blues would do well to sign. Needless to say I was a bit bummed when I learned he was a 29 year old Australian with a Brumbies contract.

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Yeah I thought he was a mid-20's Auckland club land player that the Blues would do well to sign. Needless to say I was a bit bummed when I learned he was a 29 year old Australian with a Brumbies contract.

I don't believe he is contracted, went to Mitre 10 to hopefully get one I think.

 

[dbcooper]

I don't believe he is contracted, went to Mitre 10 to hopefully get one I think.

According to the Wikipedia page he has one year to go on his Brumbies contract. Would be happy to be corrected.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2018–19_Super_Rugby_transfers#Brumbies

 

[MonkeyBoy]

90% sure he has no contract, but as a Brumbies supporter would be very happy to be wrong

 

[zer0]

Well, if he is un-contracted, then Tana better don his pith helmet and get a poachin'.

 

[Up the Guts]

Caught the end of the Auckland North Harbour fixture, Auckland look pretty good for the trophy imo. Impressed with the try by the Auckland left winger.

 

[dbcooper]

90% sure he has no contract, but as a Brumbies supporter would be very happy to be wrong

Brumbies signed him until end of 2019 in 2017, but since then they've signed three other hookers for 2019 too.

Links are all at the wikipedia page.

 

[dbcooper]

90% sure he has no contract, but as a Brumbies supporter would be very happy to be wrong

Turns out you were correct.

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sp...keen-to-develop-brumbies-20180714-p4zrjl.html

 

[KiwiM]

Robbie Abel has been named in the Maori All Black squad for their tour of the US/South America.

 

[zer0]

Guess that would mean one of the franchises has signed him, or is in the process of. Just got to wait and see who it is.

I would also say I'm surprised to see him qualify for the Maori, but it is a pretty low bar. Should still be the Juniors playing instead, mind.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^^^^^^ isn't he the nephew of Sid, Ken & Brian Going? Seem to recall reading that somewhere.

 

[Dan54]

^^^^^^^^^^ isn't he the nephew of Sid, Ken & Brian Going? Seem to recall reading that somewhere.

Could well be WOB, seem to recall the name from up that way. Mind you at one stage seemed 20% were part of the Going whanau, then the Osbornes took over it seemed so really probably needed a Going back in!