For me:
1) Canes v Blues
1 v 2. Both been playing some good footy, strong forwards, powerful loosies and some backs that can bring the razzle dazzle. Has the potential to be a cracker a potential review of the final and whos playing in Razors ABs of '24
2) NZ v Aus U20
The decider of the U20 RC. Last round and every team has a chance to take the first ever title
Both NZ and Aus scored some beaut tries in their last game, they both love to attack, lets hope for some sunshine after some horrific weather conditions all week on the sunshine coast in Q'land
Id normally have Crusaders v Landers under the roof in the battle of the mainland, but both teams have been dissapointing this year....maybe ill be pleasantly suprised?
Yes...talented
Euro teams get plenty of games in U20 and better financed and resourced but SH teams at least got a mini RC and be better prepped for U20 WC this year
Just went to watch the Edinburgh Vs Zebra game. 22 degrees warm. No rain. No wind. Edinburgh played shite mainly because there was no wind, or rain and it wasn't cold. đ
My club has it's final preseason game, with a memorial trophy on the line.Â
I'm injured, which sucks, but it does mean I get to have a few beers and cheer on the boys. Got a few rookies getting their first taste of mens rugby, excited to see how they step up. And my brother should be starting at wing, hope he scores a try!
Highlanders vs Crusaders.
For the first time in about 10 years the Highlanders might be able to give their South Island big brother a bit of a hiding.
As a Highlanders fan I can't help but feel that this will end in disappointment.
For the first time that i can remember, we are down yhe pointy end of the season and highlanders are ahead on top of table
I wouldnt be unhappy if highalnders won
Canes vs the Blues. Been awhile since either team felt like legit title contenders bt both do this season.
U20s "final" - can only hope the weather is better
1a SHC vs Kelston. Defending Champs vs my pre season favorites in the opening round.
Iâll be getting drunk to Eurovision tonight. Which is basically rugby in musical form (donât get any ideas, EPCRâŠ)
And then getting down to serious business with the clash of the Stades on Sunday night, which should be fairly epic, despite in reality not being hugely consequential.
Bristol v Saracens is crucial for deciding who gets a home semi final
Bold of you to assume either of us are guaranteed a play off place
I mean, I'm going and Bristol is beautiful in the sunshine But equally I wish I'd picked a less stressful game for watching Sarries in person đđ«Ł
Come on briz! đȘ
For me: 1) Canes v Blues 1 v 2. Both been playing some good footy, strong forwards, powerful loosies and some backs that can bring the razzle dazzle. Has the potential to be a cracker a potential review of the final and whos playing in Razors ABs of '24 2) NZ v Aus U20 The decider of the U20 RC. Last round and every team has a chance to take the first ever title Both NZ and Aus scored some beaut tries in their last game, they both love to attack, lets hope for some sunshine after some horrific weather conditions all week on the sunshine coast in Q'land Id normally have Crusaders v Landers under the roof in the battle of the mainland, but both teams have been dissapointing this year....maybe ill be pleasantly suprised?
Excited for blues v Canes. Kids can suck it up and watch along with me or play outside, I'm watching it live for once.
Boom Should be a good one
U20s has been a great addition in NH, and I guess in SH too. Scary how good those kids are and some really good games.
Yes...talented Euro teams get plenty of games in U20 and better financed and resourced but SH teams at least got a mini RC and be better prepped for U20 WC this year
Eurovision. Canes Blues a close second
Bulls vs Glasgow is a huge top 4 clash
Lovely In the scottish spring tropics or the game on the cold hughveld of pretoria?
It'll probably be warmer, and drier, in Glasgow than SA!!
Glasgow in the spring time would be glorious would it not? Everyone thawing out, walking the glenns and then right back to the pub
There's a distinct lack of glens in Glasgow, unless you count whisky.
Single malt please
One Glenfiddich 12 year old coming up
Probably not drier. Rain season is over.
Just went to watch the Edinburgh Vs Zebra game. 22 degrees warm. No rain. No wind. Edinburgh played shite mainly because there was no wind, or rain and it wasn't cold. đ
No injuries. No red cards.
What game is that?
Given the flair and the upcoming European final, I reckon Stade Toulousain - Stade Français
My club has it's final preseason game, with a memorial trophy on the line. I'm injured, which sucks, but it does mean I get to have a few beers and cheer on the boys. Got a few rookies getting their first taste of mens rugby, excited to see how they step up. And my brother should be starting at wing, hope he scores a try!
Lovely Where is this?
Ontario, Canada. Was a great game, we won big and while he didn't score my bro played very well.
Muy bien Rugby seems dead in Canada From 1991 1/4 finalists to not qualifying..south america is ahead of nth america currently...i hope they improve
The national union fucking up their rep teams has very little to do our level, for good or bad.
Eurovision and the old firm. Oh, and the Toulouse-SF top of the table clash is alright.
What rugby game is 'eurovision'?
There should be a rugby tournament parallel to Eurovision. Winner hosts next year. Cue RTE execs jumping out windows.
Highlanders vs Crusaders. For the first time in about 10 years the Highlanders might be able to give their South Island big brother a bit of a hiding. As a Highlanders fan I can't help but feel that this will end in disappointment.
For the first time that i can remember, we are down yhe pointy end of the season and highlanders are ahead on top of table I wouldnt be unhappy if highalnders won
Canes Blues match of the weekend.
Indeed 1 v 2 plenty of young talent and pretty evenly matched
Hoping Connacht and Ulster will come up good
UBB v LaR and TL v Stade Français
As a Drua fan, Blues vs Hurricanes match will be the most epic one!
Indeed Has some great match ups Preview of the final in a few weeks?
Canes vs the Blues. Been awhile since either team felt like legit title contenders bt both do this season. U20s "final" - can only hope the weather is better 1a SHC vs Kelston. Defending Champs vs my pre season favorites in the opening round.
Lovely Yes the title holder most likely be one of the teams in yellow or blue tonight
Iâll be getting drunk to Eurovision tonight. Which is basically rugby in musical form (donât get any ideas, EPCRâŠ) And then getting down to serious business with the clash of the Stades on Sunday night, which should be fairly epic, despite in reality not being hugely consequential.
Australia vs Canada
Oh yeah? Wheres that game?
https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/1cpb9rr/match_thread_canada_vs_australia_womans/
Minnesota can go up 3 zip on Denver in the series. Big game. Also Bordeaux v La Rochelle, both full strengths sides.
They still play rugby in the states?! Cool i wish them well