The sixth round of Super Rugby saw the Australian teams continue their improved results and the Crusaders thrash the Blues while also capturing some age-group silverware.
He might not have accumulated a single cap for the All Blacks, but he’s continued to give the appearance that he believes he belongs in that company. That might soon become a reality, given how often coaches and selectors succumb to public sentiment.
The more I think about the 2025 rugby year, the more I think it’s about Scott Robertson.
Having been spoiled by the giants of the past, New Zealand have been caught up by the rest of the world.
With England versus New Zealand on the November 2 horizon and Steve Borthwick poised to name his Test squad on Wednesday for the four-game Autum Nations Series, a number of leading candidates have been pencilled in for some timely club action.
There are just four weeks to go before the All Blacks arrive at Allianz Stadium on November 2, so players will be vying to impress.
Both teams were soundly beaten in the semi-finals, New Zealand swatted aside 55-31 by French flair while Ireland were depowered 31-20 by a physical England who especially bullied their scrum.
The defending champions trailed by 10 points on two occasions but replacement Eoghan Clarke’s 69th-minute maul try and a late Jack Crowley penalty got the job done.
The Belfast-based province have endured a rollercoaster season and shoud reach the play-offs if they can topple mighty Leinster
The Belfast-based province have endured a rollercoaster season and shoud reach the play-offs if they can topple mighty Leinster