England are out of the World Under 20 rugby championships in Argentina. This follows their loss this morning to Australia who will play the winner of the New Zealand v South Africa semi final now being played.
Australia won the match 28- 16. Australia dominated in all aspects of the game.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
BLOCKBUSTER TOURS ON THE WAY BACK
New Zealand will host a series of blockbuster tours including three-Test rugby tours by England, France and Ireland between 2012 and 2014 as part of the new global schedule for rugby announced last week.
The new international touring schedule was confirmed by the International Rugby Board during its recent meetings in Europe.
New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew said the new schedule is a “major step forward” for the game in the Southern Hemisphere with SANZAR countries now hosting three-Test Series in June of each year.
Ireland will tour New Zealand in 2012 in what will be the first ever three-Test series between the All Blacks and the Irish. France will tour in 2013 in the first three-Test series against New Zealand since 1984 while England will tour in 2014 in what will also be an historic first ever three-test Series against the All Blacks.
“We have been pushing for a return to proper rugby tours and for three-Test series for some time now so to see it now become a reality is fantastic. We are excited by the prospect of a three-Test series each year and I think fans will be as well,” Mr Tew said.
The new schedule also means the NZRU will also be able to explore the possibility of midweek matches for the visiting Northern Hemisphere sides, bringing back a modern version of the tours of old.
“We will start discussions with those countries about midweek matches in due course but we think it will be fantastic for fans if we can get some matches played outside of the main centres,” Mr Tew added.
He said the 2005 British & Irish Lions Tour demonstrated the interest from rugby fans in rugby tours that go beyond Test matches, while there was also a greater opportunity for visiting rugby fans to plan travel around a tour schedule.
While Ireland has never played a three-Test series against the All Blacks, they have played a two-Test series before: in New Zealand in 2006, 2002 and 1992. England has played the All Blacks in a two-Test series on six occasions: in 2008, 2004, 1997, 1984 and 1963. The All Blacks played a three-Test series against France in 1984, 1968 and 1961.
The schedule for the June tours to New Zealand from 2012 to 2019 is:
· 2012 Ireland – 3 Test matches
· 2013 France – 3 Test matches
· 2014 England – 3 Test matches
· 2015 RWC 2015 (England) – no June or November tours.
· 2016 Wales – 3 Test matches
· 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour
· 2018 France – 3 Test matches
· 2019 RWC 2019 (Japan) – no June or November tours.
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The new international touring schedule was confirmed by the International Rugby Board during its recent meetings in Europe.
New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew said the new schedule is a “major step forward” for the game in the Southern Hemisphere with SANZAR countries now hosting three-Test Series in June of each year.
Ireland will tour New Zealand in 2012 in what will be the first ever three-Test series between the All Blacks and the Irish. France will tour in 2013 in the first three-Test series against New Zealand since 1984 while England will tour in 2014 in what will also be an historic first ever three-test Series against the All Blacks.
“We have been pushing for a return to proper rugby tours and for three-Test series for some time now so to see it now become a reality is fantastic. We are excited by the prospect of a three-Test series each year and I think fans will be as well,” Mr Tew said.
The new schedule also means the NZRU will also be able to explore the possibility of midweek matches for the visiting Northern Hemisphere sides, bringing back a modern version of the tours of old.
“We will start discussions with those countries about midweek matches in due course but we think it will be fantastic for fans if we can get some matches played outside of the main centres,” Mr Tew added.
He said the 2005 British & Irish Lions Tour demonstrated the interest from rugby fans in rugby tours that go beyond Test matches, while there was also a greater opportunity for visiting rugby fans to plan travel around a tour schedule.
While Ireland has never played a three-Test series against the All Blacks, they have played a two-Test series before: in New Zealand in 2006, 2002 and 1992. England has played the All Blacks in a two-Test series on six occasions: in 2008, 2004, 1997, 1984 and 1963. The All Blacks played a three-Test series against France in 1984, 1968 and 1961.
The schedule for the June tours to New Zealand from 2012 to 2019 is:
· 2012 Ireland – 3 Test matches
· 2013 France – 3 Test matches
· 2014 England – 3 Test matches
· 2015 RWC 2015 (England) – no June or November tours.
· 2016 Wales – 3 Test matches
· 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour
· 2018 France – 3 Test matches
· 2019 RWC 2019 (Japan) – no June or November tours.
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Monday, May 17, 2010
SOUTHERN STARS WIN T20 WORLD CUP
A devastating spell of fast bowling by Ellyse Perry helped Australia beat the White Ferns by three runs and lift the Women’s ICC World Twenty20 crown at Kensington Oval in Barbados . Perry took three for 18 and held her nerve to bowl a tense final over that kept the White Ferns to 103 for six in pursuit of Australia ’s 106 for eight.The Australian bowling attack were superb in defence of their modest total, getting wickets at regular intervals and put in a highly polished fielding display that glossed over their mediocre batting effort.
The White Ferns reply got off to a disastrous start which saw them slump to 36 for five after 11 overs with opener Suzie Bates the only top order batsman to make an impression with 18.All-rounders Sophie Devine and Nicola Browne slowly rebuilt the innings and managed to close the gap but Perry broke the partnership when she had Browne caught behind for 20. Devine did her best to get the White Ferns home with a rearguard 38 not out off 35 deliveries that included 21 runs off her last eight balls but it wasn’t enough with the White Ferns falling just short.Earlier, the White Ferns new ball bowlers Sain Ruck and Nicola Browne delivered a fiery opening spell that knocked the top off the Australian batting line up.
Ruck was the first to strike, trapping the dangerous Shelley Nitschke for just three before Browne broke through in the fourth and sixth overs to have the Australians reeling at 20 for three. The loss of early wickets slowed the run-rate with Australia crawling to 38 for three at the end of ten overs. Leah Poulton and Jess Cameron started to repair the innings but were pegged back again when Sophie Devine removed Poulton for 20 and Kate Broadmore castled Cameron for 14.
Their problems were compounded when Sara McGlashan ran-out Alyssa Healy for 10 as Australia headed into the last five overs with just four wickets in hand and only 76 on the board.Lisa Sthalekar belted a quick 18 towards the end before being Devine’s second scalp.The White Ferns finished off the innings with Aimee Watkins taking a stunning one handed catch to remove Rene Farrell for three.The loss ended a nine match winning streak with their last defeat coming against England in the final of last year’s event.
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The White Ferns reply got off to a disastrous start which saw them slump to 36 for five after 11 overs with opener Suzie Bates the only top order batsman to make an impression with 18.All-rounders Sophie Devine and Nicola Browne slowly rebuilt the innings and managed to close the gap but Perry broke the partnership when she had Browne caught behind for 20. Devine did her best to get the White Ferns home with a rearguard 38 not out off 35 deliveries that included 21 runs off her last eight balls but it wasn’t enough with the White Ferns falling just short.Earlier, the White Ferns new ball bowlers Sain Ruck and Nicola Browne delivered a fiery opening spell that knocked the top off the Australian batting line up.
Ruck was the first to strike, trapping the dangerous Shelley Nitschke for just three before Browne broke through in the fourth and sixth overs to have the Australians reeling at 20 for three. The loss of early wickets slowed the run-rate with Australia crawling to 38 for three at the end of ten overs. Leah Poulton and Jess Cameron started to repair the innings but were pegged back again when Sophie Devine removed Poulton for 20 and Kate Broadmore castled Cameron for 14.
Their problems were compounded when Sara McGlashan ran-out Alyssa Healy for 10 as Australia headed into the last five overs with just four wickets in hand and only 76 on the board.Lisa Sthalekar belted a quick 18 towards the end before being Devine’s second scalp.The White Ferns finished off the innings with Aimee Watkins taking a stunning one handed catch to remove Rene Farrell for three.The loss ended a nine match winning streak with their last defeat coming against England in the final of last year’s event.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
SHANE BOND STANDS DOWN FROM ALL CRICKET
BLACKCAPS and Canterbury Wizard’s fast bowler Shane Bond announced his retirement from all cricket today, bringing down the curtain on his career eight years after making his debut.
Arriving home from the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies today, Bond said that he would not comprise his own standards that he believed were required to be successful to combat the intensity of International cricket .
``I know the time is right for me to step down. I have given it everything when playing for the BLACKCAPS. I will miss the camaraderie because it has been a privilege to play along such a great bunch of guys who are so committed to do their best for New Zealand .
``I want to thank my wife Tracey, my family, my manager Leanne McGoldrick and all those at New Zealand Cricket, Canterbury , my club Old Boy's Collegians and the Players Association’s Heath Mills for all their help and support over the years.
``Playing with pride for the BLACKCAPS over the years has meant so much to me. I dreamed of playing for New Zealand when I was six. The reality of what has unfolded was more than I could ever hope for and I have been extremely proud to represent New Zealand . I am going to miss a lot of this but I know now is the time to bow out. I am very keen at some stage to put something back into the game in New Zealand .’’
The Canterbury bowler with blistering speed was one of the fastest bowlers in the world during a career littered with injuries.
Bond, for a time, was the number one bowler in the ICC world one day rankings. For a time, he had the best strike rate in tests and one day internationals in NZC history. At his peak, he had the third best strike rate in test cricket history.
Today New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan paid tribute to Bond’s contribution to the game.
``We shall all miss Shane in the international arena. His speed and ability struck fear into batsmen from every team in world cricket. He has been a real match-winner. Shane has had an inspirational presence about him and has been a great role model for younger team mates.
`` Shane will leave a huge gap that will be almost impossible to replace. We are saddened by his decision, but we support him and wish him all the best in his future,’’ Vaughan said.
BLACKCAPS’ captain Daniel Vettori said; “We are lucky to have had a player of his stature donning the Black Cap. “For me personally it is a big loss I think he could still be a really good player for us for some time to come. But I know how much effort he puts in to stay on the park. He knows his body and he knows what he needs to do to prepare for international cricket. Sadly for us he has decided his time has come to an end.
“What ever he chooses to put his hand to, I think he will be successful because he is so determined. I think that if we can hold on to Shane in any capacity in Cricket, if he can help out our future fast bowlers it is only going to be an asset. “He is one of the best fast bowlers we have ever had and we will miss him in the BLACKCAPS.”
The ball that changed Shane Bond's career arrived in a flash with a searing yorker that knocked out Adam Gilchrist's stumps in a VB series match against Australia at Adelaide in 2002. He terrified the Australian batsmen in that game; and in that series. A Kiwi bowling star was born on the world cricketing stage. There's something about the Australians that brought the best out of Bond. In 17 ODIs against them he took 44 wickets at 15.79 runs per wicket, with a BLACKCAPS best of 6 for 23.
Bond gave the BLACKCAPS a rare fast bowling option. He joined the elite band of the fastest bowlers in the world and with his arrival the potency of the BLACKCAPS attack increased. He became the quickest New Zealander to reach 50 test and 50 one-day international wickets.
Despite the many challenges he faced throughout his career, his resolve and desire to fight back was never questioned.
Arriving home from the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies today, Bond said that he would not comprise his own standards that he believed were required to be successful to combat the intensity of International cricket .
``I know the time is right for me to step down. I have given it everything when playing for the BLACKCAPS. I will miss the camaraderie because it has been a privilege to play along such a great bunch of guys who are so committed to do their best for New Zealand .
``I want to thank my wife Tracey, my family, my manager Leanne McGoldrick and all those at New Zealand Cricket, Canterbury , my club Old Boy's Collegians and the Players Association’s Heath Mills for all their help and support over the years.
``Playing with pride for the BLACKCAPS over the years has meant so much to me. I dreamed of playing for New Zealand when I was six. The reality of what has unfolded was more than I could ever hope for and I have been extremely proud to represent New Zealand . I am going to miss a lot of this but I know now is the time to bow out. I am very keen at some stage to put something back into the game in New Zealand .’’
The Canterbury bowler with blistering speed was one of the fastest bowlers in the world during a career littered with injuries.
Bond, for a time, was the number one bowler in the ICC world one day rankings. For a time, he had the best strike rate in tests and one day internationals in NZC history. At his peak, he had the third best strike rate in test cricket history.
Today New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan paid tribute to Bond’s contribution to the game.
``We shall all miss Shane in the international arena. His speed and ability struck fear into batsmen from every team in world cricket. He has been a real match-winner. Shane has had an inspirational presence about him and has been a great role model for younger team mates.
`` Shane will leave a huge gap that will be almost impossible to replace. We are saddened by his decision, but we support him and wish him all the best in his future,’’ Vaughan said.
BLACKCAPS’ captain Daniel Vettori said; “We are lucky to have had a player of his stature donning the Black Cap. “For me personally it is a big loss I think he could still be a really good player for us for some time to come. But I know how much effort he puts in to stay on the park. He knows his body and he knows what he needs to do to prepare for international cricket. Sadly for us he has decided his time has come to an end.
“What ever he chooses to put his hand to, I think he will be successful because he is so determined. I think that if we can hold on to Shane in any capacity in Cricket, if he can help out our future fast bowlers it is only going to be an asset. “He is one of the best fast bowlers we have ever had and we will miss him in the BLACKCAPS.”
The ball that changed Shane Bond's career arrived in a flash with a searing yorker that knocked out Adam Gilchrist's stumps in a VB series match against Australia at Adelaide in 2002. He terrified the Australian batsmen in that game; and in that series. A Kiwi bowling star was born on the world cricketing stage. There's something about the Australians that brought the best out of Bond. In 17 ODIs against them he took 44 wickets at 15.79 runs per wicket, with a BLACKCAPS best of 6 for 23.
Bond gave the BLACKCAPS a rare fast bowling option. He joined the elite band of the fastest bowlers in the world and with his arrival the potency of the BLACKCAPS attack increased. He became the quickest New Zealander to reach 50 test and 50 one-day international wickets.
Despite the many challenges he faced throughout his career, his resolve and desire to fight back was never questioned.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
JOCK HOBBS STANDS DOWN
New Zealand Rugby Union and Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd Chairman Jock Hobbs has stood down from both roles effective immediately due to health issues.
NZRU CEO Steve Tew announced today that Jock has been diagnosed with a form of Leukaemia which now requires treatment.
“Jock and his family have asked that we respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
The NZRU Board has met and elected Mike Eagle as Acting Chairman. The situation regarding Jock’s future involvement will be discussed at more length at the next meeting of the NZRU Board scheduled for 27 May.
In accepting the role of Acting Chairman Mike Eagle paid tribute to the tireless commitment and extensive contribution that Jock had made to New Zealand rugby since being elected Chairman in 2002.
RNZ 2011 CEO Martin Snedden said Jock had played a key role both in winning the rights to host the Tournament in 2005 and in helping RNZ 2011 prepare for the event.
“Our thoughts go out to Jock and his family at this difficult time. His passion and energy has contributed tremendously to our efforts to stage a successful Tournament.”
He said Brian Roche the Deputy Chairman of RNZ 2011 would act as Chairman until the next full meeting of the RNZ 2011 Board scheduled for 24 May.
NZRU CEO Steve Tew announced today that Jock has been diagnosed with a form of Leukaemia which now requires treatment.
“Jock and his family have asked that we respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
The NZRU Board has met and elected Mike Eagle as Acting Chairman. The situation regarding Jock’s future involvement will be discussed at more length at the next meeting of the NZRU Board scheduled for 27 May.
In accepting the role of Acting Chairman Mike Eagle paid tribute to the tireless commitment and extensive contribution that Jock had made to New Zealand rugby since being elected Chairman in 2002.
RNZ 2011 CEO Martin Snedden said Jock had played a key role both in winning the rights to host the Tournament in 2005 and in helping RNZ 2011 prepare for the event.
“Our thoughts go out to Jock and his family at this difficult time. His passion and energy has contributed tremendously to our efforts to stage a successful Tournament.”
He said Brian Roche the Deputy Chairman of RNZ 2011 would act as Chairman until the next full meeting of the RNZ 2011 Board scheduled for 24 May.
One of New Zealand Greats to celebrate 100 Games
New Zealand rugby is acknowledging one of New Zealand and Wellington rugby’s favourite sons Rodney So’oialo who will mark his 100th Super Rugby game in front of his home crowd in Wellington tomorrow night.
The experienced and popular loose forward will make his 100th appearance in his 10th season for the Hurricanes against the Reds tomorrow night as they chase a semifinals spot in the Rebel Sport Super 14.
Fans are encouraged to stay behind at the conclusion of the match at Westpac Stadium for a special presentation for So’oialo.
So’oialo, 30, will become only the second to reach his 100th Super Rugby cap for the franchise, behind former Hurricanes and All Blacks Captain Tana Umaga who reached the milestone in 2005.
Coincidentally, So’oialo made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds in 2001, a year before he made his All Blacks debut. He has scored ten tries in his Super Rugby career which also includes 49 matches as Hurricanes captain. So’oialo has been a key figure in the Hurricanes’ campaigns which include a Final in 2006, and semifinals in 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2009.
New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Chief Executive Steve Tew congratulated So’oialo.
“One hundred matches in this competition is a significant achievement for any player. This is a very special occasion as Rodney becomes the 12th New Zealand centurion joining Tana Umaga, Justin Marshall, Anton Oliver, Caleb Ralph, Greg Somerville, Reuben Thorne, Doug Howlett, Leon MacDonald, Justin Collins, Keven Mealamu and, most recently, Richie McCaw.
“Rodney’s commitment to the game, to New Zealand, and to the Hurricanes is admirable and I congratulate him on this fantastic new mark in his rugby career,” Mr Tew said.
Hurricanes Chief Executive Greg Peters said So’oialo’s strength and loyalty was a great asset to the franchise.
“Rodney shows his strength as a leader every time he pulls on the Hurricanes jersey. He has been an inspiration to his team-mates and a whole generation of young players who look up to him and what he has achieved. We congratulate him on his century and look forward to celebrating with a win tonight,” Mr Peters said.
The experienced and popular loose forward will make his 100th appearance in his 10th season for the Hurricanes against the Reds tomorrow night as they chase a semifinals spot in the Rebel Sport Super 14.
Fans are encouraged to stay behind at the conclusion of the match at Westpac Stadium for a special presentation for So’oialo.
So’oialo, 30, will become only the second to reach his 100th Super Rugby cap for the franchise, behind former Hurricanes and All Blacks Captain Tana Umaga who reached the milestone in 2005.
Coincidentally, So’oialo made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds in 2001, a year before he made his All Blacks debut. He has scored ten tries in his Super Rugby career which also includes 49 matches as Hurricanes captain. So’oialo has been a key figure in the Hurricanes’ campaigns which include a Final in 2006, and semifinals in 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2009.
New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Chief Executive Steve Tew congratulated So’oialo.
“One hundred matches in this competition is a significant achievement for any player. This is a very special occasion as Rodney becomes the 12th New Zealand centurion joining Tana Umaga, Justin Marshall, Anton Oliver, Caleb Ralph, Greg Somerville, Reuben Thorne, Doug Howlett, Leon MacDonald, Justin Collins, Keven Mealamu and, most recently, Richie McCaw.
“Rodney’s commitment to the game, to New Zealand, and to the Hurricanes is admirable and I congratulate him on this fantastic new mark in his rugby career,” Mr Tew said.
Hurricanes Chief Executive Greg Peters said So’oialo’s strength and loyalty was a great asset to the franchise.
“Rodney shows his strength as a leader every time he pulls on the Hurricanes jersey. He has been an inspiration to his team-mates and a whole generation of young players who look up to him and what he has achieved. We congratulate him on his century and look forward to celebrating with a win tonight,” Mr Peters said.
SOME STATS= REDS v CANNES
The Hurricanes record against the Reds in all Super Rugby matches is P14 W9 L5 D0.
The results are as follows:
Year
Venue
Won by
Score
1996
Wellington
Reds
32-25
1997
Brisbane
Hurricanes
47-29
1998
Wellington
Reds
41-33
1999
Brisbane
Reds
11-0
2000
New Plymouth
Hurricanes
43-25
2001
Brisbane
Reds
27-18
2002
Palmerston North
Hurricanes
22-18
2003
Brisbane
Hurricanes
26-23
2004
Wellington
Hurricanes
29-12
2005
Brisbane
Hurricanes
24-10
2006
Wellington
Hurricanes
26-22
2007
Brisbane
Reds
25-16
2008
Wellington
Hurricanes
23-18
2009
Brisbane
Hurricanes
37-28
2. The Hurricanes record in Super Rugby is P180 W93 (51.7%) L83 D4.
3. The Reds record in Super Rugby is P176 W78 (44.3%) L95 D3.
4. The Reds record in away matches is P87 W25 (28.7%) L60 D2.
5. The Reds record in Super Rugby matches in New Zealand is P36 W7 (19.4%) L28 D1.
6. The Hurricanes record in Super Rugby matches at Westpac Stadium is P53 W37 (69.8%) L14 D2.
7. The Hurricanes record in Super Rugby matches against the Reds at Wellington is P5 W3 L2 D0. Both of the Reds wins were at Athletic Park .
8. The Reds record against New Zealand sides in Super Rugby is P74 W27 (36.5%) L46 D1.
9. The Hurricanes record against Australian sides in Super Rugby is P50 W29 (58.0%) L21 D0.
10. The Reds are enjoying their best Super Rugby season since 2002 when their record was identical to this year’s after 11 matches (ie W7 L4 D0).
11. The Reds have appeared in three previous semi-finals. In 1996 against Natal at Brisbane (lost 25-43), in 1999 against the Crusaders at Brisbane (lost 22-28) and in 2001 against the Brumbies at Canberra (lost 6-30).
12. The Reds have never won two matches in a row in New Zealand in the same season. (They have already beaten the Chiefs 27-18 at Hamilton in Week 4).
13. The result of the last 20 Super Rugby matches played by the Reds is W9 L11 D0. The sequence is (in 2009 - W L L L L W L L L and in 2010 - L W L W W W L W W W L).
14. The result of the last 20 Super Rugbymatches played by the Hurricanes is W12 L7 D1. The sequence is (in 2009 - W L W W W W L W L and in 2010 - W W W L L L L D W W W).
15. The Hurricanes have won their last five Super Rugby matches against Australian sides - a record winning sequence.
16. The Hurricanes have scored 149 tries and conceded 146 tries in their 50 previous Super Rugby matches against Australian sides.
17. The Hurricanes have never dropped a goal in a Super Rugby match against the Reds.
18. The Reds are the only Super Rugby side the Hurricanes have failed to score any points against in a match (lost 0-11 at Brisbane in 1999).
19. The Hurricanes record in 2010 is P11 W6 L4 D1. For: 33T 20C 31P 0DG - points 298. Against: 30T 18C 28P 0DG - points 270.
20. The Reds record in 2010 is P11 W7 L4 D0. For: 34T 25C 28P 1DG - 307. Against: 27T 18C 18P 1DG - points 228.
21. The individual record for most tries scored by a Hurricanes player in a match against the Reds is three by Tana Umaga at New Plymouth in 2000.
22. The individual record for most tries scored by a Reds player in a match against the Hurricanes is two by Shane Drahm at Wellington in 1998. No other player has scored twice for the Reds against the Hurricanes.
23. The individual record for most tries scored by a Hurricanes player in all matches against the Reds is eight by Tana Umaga.
24. The individual record for most tries scored by a Reds player in all matches against the Hurricanes is four by John Roe.
25. The most tries scored by the Hurricanes against the Reds in a Super Rugby match is six at Brisbane : in 1997 and New Plymouth in 2000.
26. The most tries scored by the Reds against the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby match is five at Wellington : in 1996 and 1998.
27. The most penalties in a match by the Hurricanes against the Reds is five at Wellington : in 1996 and Palmerston North in 2002.
28. The most penalties in a match by the Reds against the Hurricanes is five at Brisbane : in 1997, 2001 and 2007.
29. The most penalties by the Reds against the Hurricanes in a match at Wellington is two in 1998 and 2008.
30. The individual record for most penalties by a Hurricanes player in a match against the Reds is five by David Holwell at Palmerston North in 2002.
28. The individual record for most penalties by a Reds player in a match against the Hurricanes is five by John Eales at Brisbane in 1997 and Clinton Schifcofske at Brisbane in 2007.
29. The most points scored by an individual in a match for the Hurricanes against the Reds is 22 by Jon Preston at Brisbane in 1997.
30. The most points scored by an individual in a match for the Reds against the Hurricanes is 19 by John Eales at Brisbane in 1997.
31. The most points scored by a Hurricanes player in all matches against the Reds is 50 by David Holwell.
32. The most points scored by a Reds player in all matches against the Hurricanes is 45 by John Eales.
33. Current players who have scored tries for the Hurricanes against the Reds are: Rodney So’oialo (Palmerston North in 2002), Andrew Hore ( Wellington in 2004), Ma’a Nonu ( Brisbane in 2005, Wellington in 2008 and Brisbane (two) in 2009), Cory Jane ( Brisbane in 2007 and 2009), Jeremy Thrush ( Brisbane in 2009) and Piri Weepu ( Brisbane 2009).
34. Current players who have scored tries for the Reds against the Hurricanes are: Ben Lucas (Brisbane 2009), Quaid Cooper (Brisbane 2009) and Brando Va’aulu (Brisbane 2009).
35. The record for most points in a season by a Reds player is 155 (25C and 35P) by John Eales in 1996.
36. The record for most conversions in a season by a Reds player is 25 by John Eales in 1996.
37. Quaid Cooper has scored 152 points so far in 2010 made up of 4T 24C 27P and 1DG. He is just three points short of equalling John Eales’ points record and one short of equalling his record number of conversions in a season.
38. New Zealand born Quaid Cooper has scored 189 points in all Super Rugby matches.
39. Cory Jane made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds at Brisbane in 2007 and scored a try.
40. David Smith was another player who made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds at Brisbane in 2007.
41. Ten players made their debut for the Hurricanes against the Reds at Brisbane in 1999 - the Hurricanes lost 0-11. Three players made their debut in the match at Brisbane in 2001. The Hurricanes lost 18-27. Nine players in all made their debut at Brisbane in 2007. The Hurricanes lost 16-25.
42. Rodney So’oialo will play his 100th Super Rugby match against the Reds. Along with Jerry Collins and Tony Coughlan, So’oialo made his debut for the Hurricanes against the Reds on 24 February 2001 (as a flanker) and it will have taken him 9 years and 75 days to reach the milestone. He is the second Hurricanes player to play 100 matches after Tana Umaga, who reached his century of matches 9 years and 66 days after making his debut. Umaga also played his first and 100th match against the same team (Blues). And his 100th match was played on 6 May 2005 - one day short of five years before So’oialo.
Whereas Umaga missed a total of 11 matches along the way, So’oialo will have missed 25 and in the 10 seasons he has appeared for the Hurricanes. He has not once played in every game of the season. Rodney So’oialo is the 13th New Zealand player to reach 100 Super Rugby matches and the third this year after Carlos Spencer and Richie McCaw.
43. Two team-mates of So’oialo namely Andrew Hore and Ma’a Nonu will play their 96th match (90 for the Hurricanes and six for the Crusaders) and 97th match respectively, against the Reds.
44. Reds player Sean Hardman turned 33 on Thursday, the day before the match.
45. Hurricanes player Michael Paterson turns 25 on Sunday, two days after the match.
The results are as follows:
Year
Venue
Won by
Score
1996
Wellington
Reds
32-25
1997
Brisbane
Hurricanes
47-29
1998
Wellington
Reds
41-33
1999
Brisbane
Reds
11-0
2000
New Plymouth
Hurricanes
43-25
2001
Brisbane
Reds
27-18
2002
Palmerston North
Hurricanes
22-18
2003
Brisbane
Hurricanes
26-23
2004
Wellington
Hurricanes
29-12
2005
Brisbane
Hurricanes
24-10
2006
Wellington
Hurricanes
26-22
2007
Brisbane
Reds
25-16
2008
Wellington
Hurricanes
23-18
2009
Brisbane
Hurricanes
37-28
2. The Hurricanes record in Super Rugby is P180 W93 (51.7%) L83 D4.
3. The Reds record in Super Rugby is P176 W78 (44.3%) L95 D3.
4. The Reds record in away matches is P87 W25 (28.7%) L60 D2.
5. The Reds record in Super Rugby matches in New Zealand is P36 W7 (19.4%) L28 D1.
6. The Hurricanes record in Super Rugby matches at Westpac Stadium is P53 W37 (69.8%) L14 D2.
7. The Hurricanes record in Super Rugby matches against the Reds at Wellington is P5 W3 L2 D0. Both of the Reds wins were at Athletic Park .
8. The Reds record against New Zealand sides in Super Rugby is P74 W27 (36.5%) L46 D1.
9. The Hurricanes record against Australian sides in Super Rugby is P50 W29 (58.0%) L21 D0.
10. The Reds are enjoying their best Super Rugby season since 2002 when their record was identical to this year’s after 11 matches (ie W7 L4 D0).
11. The Reds have appeared in three previous semi-finals. In 1996 against Natal at Brisbane (lost 25-43), in 1999 against the Crusaders at Brisbane (lost 22-28) and in 2001 against the Brumbies at Canberra (lost 6-30).
12. The Reds have never won two matches in a row in New Zealand in the same season. (They have already beaten the Chiefs 27-18 at Hamilton in Week 4).
13. The result of the last 20 Super Rugby matches played by the Reds is W9 L11 D0. The sequence is (in 2009 - W L L L L W L L L and in 2010 - L W L W W W L W W W L).
14. The result of the last 20 Super Rugbymatches played by the Hurricanes is W12 L7 D1. The sequence is (in 2009 - W L W W W W L W L and in 2010 - W W W L L L L D W W W).
15. The Hurricanes have won their last five Super Rugby matches against Australian sides - a record winning sequence.
16. The Hurricanes have scored 149 tries and conceded 146 tries in their 50 previous Super Rugby matches against Australian sides.
17. The Hurricanes have never dropped a goal in a Super Rugby match against the Reds.
18. The Reds are the only Super Rugby side the Hurricanes have failed to score any points against in a match (lost 0-11 at Brisbane in 1999).
19. The Hurricanes record in 2010 is P11 W6 L4 D1. For: 33T 20C 31P 0DG - points 298. Against: 30T 18C 28P 0DG - points 270.
20. The Reds record in 2010 is P11 W7 L4 D0. For: 34T 25C 28P 1DG - 307. Against: 27T 18C 18P 1DG - points 228.
21. The individual record for most tries scored by a Hurricanes player in a match against the Reds is three by Tana Umaga at New Plymouth in 2000.
22. The individual record for most tries scored by a Reds player in a match against the Hurricanes is two by Shane Drahm at Wellington in 1998. No other player has scored twice for the Reds against the Hurricanes.
23. The individual record for most tries scored by a Hurricanes player in all matches against the Reds is eight by Tana Umaga.
24. The individual record for most tries scored by a Reds player in all matches against the Hurricanes is four by John Roe.
25. The most tries scored by the Hurricanes against the Reds in a Super Rugby match is six at Brisbane : in 1997 and New Plymouth in 2000.
26. The most tries scored by the Reds against the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby match is five at Wellington : in 1996 and 1998.
27. The most penalties in a match by the Hurricanes against the Reds is five at Wellington : in 1996 and Palmerston North in 2002.
28. The most penalties in a match by the Reds against the Hurricanes is five at Brisbane : in 1997, 2001 and 2007.
29. The most penalties by the Reds against the Hurricanes in a match at Wellington is two in 1998 and 2008.
30. The individual record for most penalties by a Hurricanes player in a match against the Reds is five by David Holwell at Palmerston North in 2002.
28. The individual record for most penalties by a Reds player in a match against the Hurricanes is five by John Eales at Brisbane in 1997 and Clinton Schifcofske at Brisbane in 2007.
29. The most points scored by an individual in a match for the Hurricanes against the Reds is 22 by Jon Preston at Brisbane in 1997.
30. The most points scored by an individual in a match for the Reds against the Hurricanes is 19 by John Eales at Brisbane in 1997.
31. The most points scored by a Hurricanes player in all matches against the Reds is 50 by David Holwell.
32. The most points scored by a Reds player in all matches against the Hurricanes is 45 by John Eales.
33. Current players who have scored tries for the Hurricanes against the Reds are: Rodney So’oialo (Palmerston North in 2002), Andrew Hore ( Wellington in 2004), Ma’a Nonu ( Brisbane in 2005, Wellington in 2008 and Brisbane (two) in 2009), Cory Jane ( Brisbane in 2007 and 2009), Jeremy Thrush ( Brisbane in 2009) and Piri Weepu ( Brisbane 2009).
34. Current players who have scored tries for the Reds against the Hurricanes are: Ben Lucas (Brisbane 2009), Quaid Cooper (Brisbane 2009) and Brando Va’aulu (Brisbane 2009).
35. The record for most points in a season by a Reds player is 155 (25C and 35P) by John Eales in 1996.
36. The record for most conversions in a season by a Reds player is 25 by John Eales in 1996.
37. Quaid Cooper has scored 152 points so far in 2010 made up of 4T 24C 27P and 1DG. He is just three points short of equalling John Eales’ points record and one short of equalling his record number of conversions in a season.
38. New Zealand born Quaid Cooper has scored 189 points in all Super Rugby matches.
39. Cory Jane made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds at Brisbane in 2007 and scored a try.
40. David Smith was another player who made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds at Brisbane in 2007.
41. Ten players made their debut for the Hurricanes against the Reds at Brisbane in 1999 - the Hurricanes lost 0-11. Three players made their debut in the match at Brisbane in 2001. The Hurricanes lost 18-27. Nine players in all made their debut at Brisbane in 2007. The Hurricanes lost 16-25.
42. Rodney So’oialo will play his 100th Super Rugby match against the Reds. Along with Jerry Collins and Tony Coughlan, So’oialo made his debut for the Hurricanes against the Reds on 24 February 2001 (as a flanker) and it will have taken him 9 years and 75 days to reach the milestone. He is the second Hurricanes player to play 100 matches after Tana Umaga, who reached his century of matches 9 years and 66 days after making his debut. Umaga also played his first and 100th match against the same team (Blues). And his 100th match was played on 6 May 2005 - one day short of five years before So’oialo.
Whereas Umaga missed a total of 11 matches along the way, So’oialo will have missed 25 and in the 10 seasons he has appeared for the Hurricanes. He has not once played in every game of the season. Rodney So’oialo is the 13th New Zealand player to reach 100 Super Rugby matches and the third this year after Carlos Spencer and Richie McCaw.
43. Two team-mates of So’oialo namely Andrew Hore and Ma’a Nonu will play their 96th match (90 for the Hurricanes and six for the Crusaders) and 97th match respectively, against the Reds.
44. Reds player Sean Hardman turned 33 on Thursday, the day before the match.
45. Hurricanes player Michael Paterson turns 25 on Sunday, two days after the match.
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