Super Rugby News

[taniwharugby]

<p>so will that mean Joe Wheeler will aslo be allowed to play outside NZ and return for Super rugby? </p>
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<p>Not ideal if the NZRU are granting players exemptions to play off-shore instead of Mitre10 Cup, especially as it could well open a big gate....</p>

[A Former User]

<p>According to this article, players can qualify for an NZRU exemption to do a split season - Super Rugby then miss NPC for an overseas stint then come back for the next season of Super Rugby - after "so many years of service".</p>
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<p>The number of years in "so many years of service" is not defined in the article. </p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/80087823/wheeler-off-to-japan-will-miss-Mako$-season'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/80087823/wheeler-off-to-japan-will-miss-Mako$-season</a></p>
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[gt12]

Shouldn't be allowed for players who play for, or have made themselves available for, another country.

[taniwharugby]

<p>Although in most cases it seems NZRU have only let someone do it once?<br><br>
Tamati Ellison and Levave are 2 I recall had requests turned down?</p>

[Tim]

A tidbit in Stuff Rugby today:<br><br><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote"><p>Mitchell Drummond and Leon Fukofuka remain on the books but don't be surprised to see Blues halfback Bryn Hall relocate to Christchurch next year.</p></blockquote>

[Stargazer]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tim" data-cid="580626" data-time="1463603901">
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<p>A tidbit in Stuff Rugby today:<br>
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<p>Bryn Hall? Poor Crusaders fans. They'd better wait until they've appointed a new head coach.</p>

[SammyC]

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<p>Bryn Hall? Poor Crusaders fans. They'd better wait until they've appointed a new head coach.</p>
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<p>That rumours been flying around for a while, hope it's just the media talking shit.</p>
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<p>I'd prefer Fukiofua, Drummond and Jack Stratton (who apparently has been playing really well in club rugby)</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has re-signed through to the 2019 World Cup.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espn.com.au/rugby/story/_/id/15597475/wallabies-coach-michael-cheika-signs-rugby-world-cup-2019?ex_cid=espnTW_ANZL'>http://www.espn.com.au/rugby/story/_/id/15597475/wallabies-coach-michael-cheika-signs-rugby-world-cup-2019?ex_cid=espnTW_ANZL</a></p>

[A Former User]

<p>1pm sports news on radio says Richard Buckman has signed with Highlanders for two more years.</p>

[Hooroo]

<p>Yes, in exodus thread</p>

[A Former User]

<p>Are you ever off the Fern, Hooroo?</p>

[Hooroo]

<p>Most of the time :)</p>
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<p>My phone is always logged in I think</p>

[gt12]

With 50 gone, SW's are within 2 of the Reds, and looking to fuck up my tipping again :(<br><br>
Goromaru kicks well, but he looks bloody slow. Kicks a penalty now to take it out to 25-20.<br><br>
Reds scrum has been making a mess of the SW's.

[Crucial]

SWs doing well. Must have a bloody good coach.

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Sunwolves are great for the comp. Entertaining style. More competitive than predicted. Great crowds. Growth market. </p>

[SammyC]

Entertaining game<br><br>
Derek Carpenter looks like a transvestite

[taniwharugby]

SW gonna ruin my. Multi of reds 13+

[African Monkey]

<p>Shit even Liaki Moli managed to score a try.</p>

[SammyC]

Easily the best game I've seen Moli ever play

[Crucial]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="581227" data-time="1463812617"><p>SW gonna ruin my. Multi of reds 13+</p></blockquote>
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I had them 8-14 in mine at $4.50. Sweet. <br><br>
Only first leg though.