Brumbies vs Force 2012

Canberra Stadium, Canberra- 24 February, 2012- Super 15 2012- Saturday- 7.40 local

Final Full time Score and result:- Brumbies vs Force 19-17 ( HT ACT Brumbies 9-12 Force)

Tries:- Mogg, Coleman ( Brumbies)/ Stannard ( Western Force)
Conversions:- White 0/2 ( Brumbies)/ Stannard 0/1 ( Western Force)
Penalties:- Nic White 3/6 ( Brumbies)/ James Stannard 4/6 ( Western Force)

Jake White’s Brumbies get off to a winning start as they beat Western Force 19-17. A first half dominated by penalties, before both teams managed to score three tries together in the second half. Continue reading →

Blues vs Crusaders 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012- Super Rugby 2012- Eden Park, Auckland- 19.35 New Zealand time

Final score and result:- Blues 18-19 Crusaders ( HT Blues 12-16 Crusaders)

Tries:- Lowrey, Raikuna ( Blues)/ Fruean ( Crusaders)
Conversions:- Hobbs 1/2 ( Blues)/ Bleyendaal ( Crusaders)
Penalties:- Hobbs 2/3 (Blues)/ Bleyendaal*4 ( Crusaders)

Replacement flyhalf Tyler Bleyendaal’s nerveless kicking helps the Canterbury Crusaders beat the Auckland Blues 19-18 in the first game of Super Rugby 2012. Continue reading →

Melbourne Rebels vs Canterbury Crusaders ( Highlights Video below courtesy official Rebels YT)

18 February, 2012- Super Rugby Trial- Warm up Friendly- AAMI Park, Melbourne- Saturday

Score and result:- Rebels 14- 19 Crusaders ( HT Rebels 14-7 Crusaders)

Versatile Wallaby back James O’Connor scored a brilliant first try for the Melbourne Rebels but it was not enough for last season’s Super Rugby whipping boys to avoid defeat against NZ heavyweights Crusaders at the AAMI Park. The Rebels led 14-7 at half time, but the Crusaders scored two second half tries, through All Black Israel Dagg and centre, Adam Whitelock, to claim a 19-14 win. Continue reading →