Super Rugby 2026
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@Chris said in Super Rugby 2026:
A couple of things being trialed in SR 2026
A tap kick can be taken within a metre of the referee and does not have been taken on the mark.
50/22s will count even if the ball has been taken back in to the 50.
Like the first one, not keen on the second.
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@sparky said in Super Rugby 2026:
@Chris said in Super Rugby 2026:
A couple of things being trialed in SR 2026
A tap kick can be taken within a metre of the referee and does not have been taken on the mark.
50/22s will count even if the ball has been taken back in to the 50.
Like the first one, not keen on the second.
I expect there'll be outrage that a try scored from a quick tap was awarded despite being more than a metre away from the mark.
For double payout the ref will be Gardner, too busy chatting with other players to notice.
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@antipodean said in Super Rugby 2026:
@sparky said in Super Rugby 2026:
@Chris said in Super Rugby 2026:
A couple of things being trialed in SR 2026
A tap kick can be taken within a metre of the referee and does not have been taken on the mark.
50/22s will count even if the ball has been taken back in to the 50.
Like the first one, not keen on the second.
I expect there'll be outrage that a try scored from a quick tap was awarded despite being more than a metre away from the mark.
For double payout the ref will be Gardner, too busy chatting with other players to notice.
Apologising for the mistakes he has made so everyone can hear him.
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@sparky said in Super Rugby 2026:
@Chris said in Super Rugby 2026:
A couple of things being trialed in SR 2026
A tap kick can be taken within a metre of the referee and does not have been taken on the mark.
50/22s will count even if the ball has been taken back in to the 50.
Like the first one, not keen on the second.
Agree.
One speeds the game up, other brings more game manipulation into it.
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What I don't like about the kicking one is it discourages long-range counterattacking, instead promoting looking for space to kick in-behind. And we all know it will end in tries for players wearing no2.
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@SouthernMann said in Super Rugby 2026:
What I don't like about the kicking one is it discourages long-range counterattacking, instead promoting looking for space to kick in-behind. And we all know it will end in tries for players wearing no2.
To play devil's, if it extends into international rugby, it's more interfering by NZR to promote rugby suitable to NZXV style of play.
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@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2026:
One player per team.
All five of which have long been discussed in this forum.
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@antipodean said in Super Rugby 2026:
@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2026:
One player per team.
All five of which have long been discussed in this forum.
Well, I've missed Hutchinson... kinda gone "who?".
And I didn't realise Mathis was that tall (1.86m, 6'1").
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@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2026:
Dunno why they bother mentioning that Mathis is only wider group, Blackadder will get injured round 1 and Mathis will play round 2.
Grace is also out until late March,so Mathis will play somewhere along the line.
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@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2026:
He could have chosen other players but has focused on young players. Hard to believe that Wrampling will still only be 21 when SR 2026 begins.
yes, was very surprised to read this will be his 3rd Super season.
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Few predictions heading into the year
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MP to take the loss have Savea hard. Last.
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Crusaders to dominate the competition once again. Final to be held at the new Christchurch stadium.
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Blues to miss the playoffs.
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Highlanders to win more than they lose.
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Two Aussie sides to make the top 6.
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If Zac Lomax comes across, he will be one of the top try scorers. With Kyren Taumoefolau and Tangitau up in the top 4.
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Riley Higgins' injury woes continue. Sadly.
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Nathan Hastie plays his way into Wallabies contention.
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Samipeni Finau squashes at least four first fives.
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George Bell is the standout starting hooker. Codie Taylor's time is primarily managed from the bench.
Just some random thoughts by watching some bazball
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Van Royen makes the mistake of talking about he population and assuming the Blues have a huge advantage.
The Chiefs region is more populated than people think
2019 population numbers for the franchises:
Region Population Blues 1.396m Chiefs 1.333m Hurricanes 1.019m Crusaders 0.797m Highlanders 0.337m He should make the point about the schools comp attracting outside talent instead
I do think there is an issue with franchise distribution though. 40% of contracts being in the SI and 20% being in Dunedin isn't a good spread
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@SouthernMann said in Super Rugby 2026:
Few predictions heading into the year
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MP to take the loss have Savea hard. Last.
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Crusaders to dominate the competition once again. Final to be held at the new Christchurch stadium.
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Blues to miss the playoffs.
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Highlanders to win more than they lose.
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Two Aussie sides to make the top 6.
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If Zac Lomax comes across, he will be one of the top try scorers. With Kyren Taumoefolau and Tangitau up in the top 4.
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Riley Higgins' injury woes continue. Sadly.
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Nathan Hastie plays his way into Wallabies contention.
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Samipeni Finau squashes at least four first fives.
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George Bell is the standout starting hooker. Codie Taylor's time is primarily managed from the bench.
Just some random thoughts by watching some bazball
Fk right off pal.
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