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The Super Rugby season will kick off earlier next year and run without a break for 21 weeks, organisers said Tuesday as they retained the current 15-team, three conference format.

Governing body SANZAAR said the competition would start on February 15 - a week earlier than this year - when the Chiefs host the Highlanders in New Zealand.

The season will run uninterrupted until the final on July 6. This is because there are no June Tests due to the World Cup being held in Japan from September to November.

Aside from these tweaks, the format remains the same with three conferences involving 15 teams, with each playing 16 games.

The finals series is also unchanged with eight qualifying from the three conference winners, along with five wildcards.

SANZAAR, which released the schedule three months earlier than usual, is currently conducting a review to determine Super Rugby's future up to 2030.

https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/super ... 9-15433212

Lions Schedule:
Saturday 16 February Jaguares v Lions
Saturday 23 February Stormers v Lions
Saturday 2 March Lions v Bulls
Saturday 9 March Lions v Jaguares
Saturday 16 March Lions v Rebels
Saturday 23 March Sunwolves v Lions
Saturday 30 March Bye
Friday 5 April Lions v Sharks
Saturday 13 April Brumbies v Lions
Friday 19 April Chiefs v Lions
Friday 26 April Crusaders v Lions
Saturday 4 May Bye
Saturday 11 May Lions v Waratahs
Saturday 18 May Lions v Highlanders
Saturday 25 May Sharks v Lions
Saturday 1 June Lions v Stormers
Saturday 8 June Lions v Hurricanes
Saturday 15 June Bulls v Lions

Missing: Reds, Blues - currently 13 and 14 on the log

Cue AC to tell us how easy our draw is again. So unfair

No NZ opposition until halfway through? I though the Lions were the best Saffer team?

Crash_12 wrote:No NZ opposition until halfway through? I though the Lions were the best Saffer team?

I would have preferred a start against the Kiwis with an easier run in

Easy draw for the Sharks. I expect total and utter domination.

assfly wrote:Easy draw for the Sharks. I expect total and utter domination.

it is, isn't it ? only waratahs and crusaders away for the big road trip, and the jaguars - rest either easy or SA based

Saffer teams:

Bulls:

Stormers (H), Jaguares (A), Lions (A), Sharks (H), bye, Chiefs (H), Sharks (A), Jaguares (H), Reds (H), bye, Stormers (A), Waratahs (H), Crusaders (H), Rebels (A), Brumbies (A), Blues (A), Highlanders (A), Lions (H).

Don't play: Sunwolves and Hurricanes.

Sharks:

Sunwolves (A), Blues (H), Stormers (H), Bulls (A), bye, Rebels (H), Bulls (H), Lions (A), Jaguares (H), Reds (H), Waratahs (A), Crusaders (A), Chiefs (A), bye, Lions (H), Hurricanes (H), Jaguares (A), Stormers (A).

Don't play: Brumbies and Highlanders.

Lions:

Jaguares (A), Stormers (A), Bulls (H), Jaguares (H), Rebels (H), Sunwolves (A), bye, Sharks (H), Brumbies (A), Chiefs (A), Crusaders (A), bye, Waratahs (H), Highlanders (H), Sharks (A), Stormers (H), Hurricanes (H), Bulls (A).

Don't play: Reds and Blues.

Stormers:

Bulls (A), Lions (H), Sharks (A), bye, Jaguares (H), Hurricanes (A), Blues (A), Reds (A), Rebels (A), Brumbies (H), Bulls (H), Jaguares (A), bye, Crusaders (H), Highlanders (H), Lions (A), Sunwolves (H), Sharks (H).

Don't play: Waratahs and Chiefs.

In all seriousness, that's a very good draw for the Sharks. Our tour is only 3 games, two of which are Kiwi teams we traditionally play well against. And a bye after the tour.

Always good to play the Stormers in the last game

If the Reds lose a game next year I'll be shocked.

I would say the Bulls have the easiest draw, no?
Besides we don't have to play ourselves

Friday 26 April Crusaders v Lions
Saturday 4 May Bye
Saturday 11 May Lions v Waratahs

That's got to suck for the Lions

JPNZ wrote:2019 Draw is up.

Don't play: Sunwolves, Jaguares

A bye is the last week is always crap.

Don't play: Brumbies, Sharks

Confirmed Hurricanes home matches for 2019:

V Brumbies (Friday, March 1, 7.35pm)

V Highlanders (Friday, March 8, 7.35pm)

V Stormers (Saturday, March 22, 7.35pm)

V Crusaders (Saturday, March 29, 7.35pm

V Chiefs (Saturday, April 27, 7.35pm)

V Rebels (Saturday, May 4, 5.15pm)

V Jaguares (Friday, May 17, 7.35pm)

V Blues (Saturday, June 15, 7.35pm)

Confirmed Hurricanes away matches for 2019 (NZ times):

V Waratahs (Saturday, February 16, 9.45pm)

V Crusaders (Saturday, February 23, 7.35pm)

V Chiefs (Friday, March 15, 7.35pm)

V Highlanders (Friday, April 5, 7.35pm)

V Sunwolves (Saturday, April 20, 5.15pm)

V Blues (Friday, May 10, 7.35pm)

V Sharks (Sunday, June 2, 1.05am)

V Lions (Sunday, June 9, 1.05am)

Don't play: Reds, Bulls

Don't play: Waratahs, Stormers

Don't play: Hurricanes, Lions

Waratahs:
1 16 February Hurricanes Home
2 23 February Sunwolves Away
3 1-2 March BYE -
4 9 March Reds Home
5 15 March Brumbies Away
6 23 March Crusaders Home
7 29 March Sunwolves Home
8 6 April Blues Away
9 12-13 April BYE -
10 20 April Rebels Home
11 27 April Sharks Home
12 4 May Bulls Away
13 11 May Lions Away
14 18 May Reds Away
15 25 May Jaguares Home
16 31 May Rebels Away
17 8 June Brumbies Home
18 14 June Highlanders Away

Don't play: Chiefs, Stormers

Don't play: Highlanders, Sharks

Melbourne Rebels 2019 Super Rugby Fixture (venues TBC):

Round 1 – Friday 15 February, 7.45pm AEDT
ACT Brumbies vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 2
BYE

Round 3 – Friday 1 March, 7.45pm AEDT
Melbourne Rebels vs Highlanders

Round 4 – Friday 8 March, 7.45pm AEDT
Melbourne Rebels vs ACT Brumbies

Round 5 – Saturday 16 March, 12.05am AEDT (Sunday)
Lions vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 6 – Saturday 23 March, 2.15am AEDT (Sunday)
Sharks vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 7 – Saturday 30 March, 7.45pm AEDT
Queensland Reds vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 8 – Saturday 6 April, 7.45pm AEDT
Melbourne Rebels vs Sunwolves

Round 9 – Friday 12 April, 7.45pm AEST
Melbourne Rebels vs Stormers

Round 10 – Saturday 20 April, 7.45pm AEST
NSW Waratahs vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 11
BYE

Round 12 – Saturday 4 May, 3.15pm AEST
Hurricanes vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 13 – Friday 10 May, 7.45pm AEST
Melbourne Rebels vs Queensland Reds

Round 14 – Friday 17 May, 7.45pm AEST
Melbourne Rebels vs Bulls

Round 15 – Saturday 25 May, 3.15pm AEST
Sunwolves vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 16 – Friday 31 May, 7.45pm AEST
Melbourne Rebels vs NSW Waratahs

Round 17 – Saturday 8 June, 5.35pm AEST
Crusaders vs Melbourne Rebels

Round 18 – Friday 14 June, 7.45pm AEST
Melbourne Rebels vs Chiefs

Don't play: Blues, Jaguares

Sunwolves:
1 16-Feb-19 Sat 18:55 SHARKS 　　Home　＊
2 23-Feb-19 Sat 13:15 WARATAHS Home
3 2-Mar-19 Sat 19:35 CHIEFS Away
4 9-Mar-19 Sat 19:35 BLUES Away
5 16-Mar-19 Sat 13:15 REDS Home
6 23-Mar-19 Sat 18:55 LIONS 　　Home　＊
7 29-Mar-19 Fri 19:45 WARATAHS Away
8 6-Apr-19 Sat 19:45 REBELS Away
9 BYE WEEK
10 20-Apr-19 Sat 14:15 HURRICANES Home
11 27-Apr-19 Sat 14:15 HIGHLANDERS Home
12 3-May-19 Fri 19:45 REDS Away
13 12-May-19 Sun 16:05 BRUMBIES Away
14 BYE WEEK
15 25-May-19 Sat 14:15 REBELS Home
16 1-Jun-19 Sat 14:15 BRUMBIES Home
17 8-Jun-19 Sat 17:15 STORMERS Away
18 14-Jun-19 Fri 19:10 JAGUARES Away

Don't play: Bulls, Crusaders

Until they fix this "Don't Play 2 teams" bullshit I don't think I'm ever going to be into Super Rugby the way I once was.

Blake wrote:Until they fix this "Don't Play 2 teams" bullshit I don't think I'm ever going to be into Super Rugby the way I once was.

That's sad for you, and utterly stupid.

Jaguares-Highlanders will be played at 17:15 local, or 02:15 in Argentina.
Jaguares-Hurricanes will be played at 19:35 local, or 04:15 in Argentina.

Not again, please! Why won't they move both matches a couple hours earlier?

Winner Odds:

Crusaders: 3.75 to 4.0
Hurricanes: 4.5 to 5.0
Chiefs: 6.5 to 7.0
Highlanders: 7.5 to 9.0
Lions: 7.5 to 10.0
Los Jaguares: 11.0 to 15.0
Waratahs: 11.0 to 15.0
Brumbies: 21.0 to 26.0
Sharks: 26.0 to 34.0
Blues: 21.0 to 34.0
Stormers: 34.0 to 51.0
Bulls: 34.0 to 51.0
Rebels: 23.0 to 51.0
Reds: 67.0 to 101.0
Sunwolves: 251.0 to 501.0
https://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-union ... 019/winner

Zakar wrote:

Blake wrote:Until they fix this "Don't Play 2 teams" bullshit I don't think I'm ever going to be into Super Rugby the way I once was.

That's sad for you, and utterly stupid.

ex Blue Bulls supporting the Stormers.....expected

2019 Blues squad:

Front row: Leni Apisai, Alex Hodgman, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Sione Mafileo, Matt Moulds, James Parsons, Marcel Renata, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ofa Tu'ungafasi.

Locks: Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Josh Goodhue, Jacob Pierce, Scott Scrafton, Patrick Tuipulotu.

Loose forwards: Jed Brown, Blake Gibson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Tom Robinson, Hoskins Sotutu, Jimmy Tupou.

Halfbacks: Sam Nock, Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Ruru.

First-fives: Otere Black, Stephen Perofeta, Harry Plummer.

Midfield: Levi Aumua, TJ Faiane, Ma'a Nonu, Tanielu Tele'a, Sonny Bill Williams.

Outside Backs: Caleb Clarke, Michael Collins, Matt Duffie, Rieko Ioane, Melani Nanai, Jordan Trainor.


2019 Chiefs squad

Props: Kane Hames, Aidan Ross, Reuben O'Neill, Nepo Laulala, Atu Moli, Sosefo Kautai, Angus Ta'avao

Hookers: Nathan Harris Liam Polwart, Samisoni Taukei'aho

Locks: Brodie Retallick, Tyler Ardron, Laghlan McWhannell, Michael Allardice, Fin Hoeata

Loose forwards: Mitchell Brown, Taleni Seu, Sam Cane, Mitchell Karpik, Lachlan Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Pita Gus Sowakula

Halfbacks: Brad Weber, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Jonathan Taumateine

First five-eighths: Damian McKenzie, Tiaan Falcon, Jack Debreczeni

Midfielders: Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Tumua Manu, Bailyn Sullivan

Outside backs: Solomon Alaimalo, Sean Wainui, Ataata Moeakiola, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson, Marty McKenzie


2019 Crusaders squad

Props: Michael Alaalatoa, Harry Allan, Owen Franks, Oliver Jager, Joe Moody, Tim Perry

Hookers: Ben Funnell, Andrew Makalio, Codie Taylor

Locks: Scott Barrett, Quinten Strange, Luke Romano, Sam Whitelock

Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Mitchell Dunshea, Billy Harmon, Kieran Read, Tom Sanders, Jordan Taufua, Matt Todd

Halfbacks: Mitchell Drummond, Ereatara Enari, Bryn Hall

First-fives: Brett Cameron, Mitchell Hunt, Richie Mo'unga

Midfield backs: Tim Bateman, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Ngane Punivai

Outside backs: George Bridge, Israel Dagg, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Leicester Faingaanuku, Will Jordan, Manasa Mataele


​2019 Highlanders squad

Hookers: Liam Coltman, Ash Dixon, Ray Niuia

Props: Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Iosefa-Scott, Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Tyrel Lomax, Sef Fa'agase

Locks: Tom Franklin, Jackson Hemopo, Paripari Parkinson, Josh Dickson, Jack Whetton

Loosies: Luke Whitelock, Liam Squire, James Lentjes, Dillon Hunt, Marino Mikaele Tu'u, Shannon Frizell, Elliot Dixon

Halfbacks: Aaron Smith, Kayne Hammington, Folau Fakatava

First-Fives: Bryn Gatland, Josh Ioane, Marty Banks

Midfielders: Rob Thompson, Patelesio Tomkinson, Teihorangi Walden, Richard Buckman, Matt Faddes, Thomas Umaga-Jensen

Outside Backs: Waisake Naholo, Tevita Li, Tevita Nabura , Josh McKay , Ben Smith


2019 Hurricanes squad:

Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Ricky Riccitelli.

Props: Fraser Armstrong, Chris Eves, Alex Fidow, Ben May, Toby Smith, Jeff To'omaga-Allen.

Locks: James Blackwell, Geoff Cridge, Sam Lousi, Liam Mitchell, Isaia Walker-Leawere.

Loose forwards: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Gareth Evans, Vaea Fifita, Sam Henwood, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea.

Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Richard Judd, TJ Perenara.

First five-eighths: Beauden Barrett, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Fletcher Smith.

Midfield backs: Vince Aso, Wes Goosen, Ngani Laumape, Billy Proctor, Matt Proctor.

Outside backs: Jordie Barrett, Ben Lam, Jonah Lowe, Nehe Milner-Skudder, James Marshall, Salesi Rayasi.

Brumbies 2019 Super Rugby squad

Forwards
Allan Alaalatoa, Rory Arnold, Tom Banks, Sam Carter, Tom Cusack, Murray Douglas, Blake Enever, Folau Fainga’a, Vunipola Fifita, Ben Hyne, Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, Josh Mann-Rea, Lachlan McCaffrey, Connal McInerney, David Pocock, Tom Ross, Pete Samu, Scott Sio, James Slipper, Darcy Swain, Rob Valetini

Backs
Mack Hansen, Wharenui Hawera, Len Ikitau, Jordan Jackson-Hope, Bayley Kuenzle, Tevita Kuridrani, Christian Lealiifano, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan, Matt Lucas, Andrew Muirhead, Chance Peni, Joe Powell, Toni Pulu, Irae Simone, Henry Speight, Lausii Taliauli, Tom Wright


Reds 2019 Super Rugby squad:

Forwards: Harry Hoopert, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Taniela Tupou, Efi Ma’afu, Alex Mafi, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Blyth, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Tui, Scott Higginbotham, Adam Korczyk, Angus Scott-Young, Caleb Timu, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright

Backs: Tate McDermott, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle, Hamish Stewart, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia’aua, Filipo Daugunu, Will Eadie, Karmichael Hunt, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Aidan Toua

Jensrsa wrote: Reds 2019 Super Rugby squad:

Forwards: Harry Hoopert, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Taniela Tupou, Efi Ma’afu, Alex Mafi, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Blyth, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Tui, Scott Higginbotham, Adam Korczyk, Angus Scott-Young, Caleb Timu, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright

Backs: Tate McDermott, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle, Hamish Stewart, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia’aua, Filipo Daugunu, Will Eadie, Karmichael Hunt, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Aidan Toua

Couple of Reds updates.
K Hunt named in thte squad and on the books but won't be selected again. Lukhan (T) has officially changed his name to Lukhan Salakaia-Loto

749a wrote:

Jensrsa wrote: Reds 2019 Super Rugby squad:

Forwards: Harry Hoopert, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Taniela Tupou, Efi Ma’afu, Alex Mafi, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Blyth, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Tui, Scott Higginbotham, Adam Korczyk, Angus Scott-Young, Caleb Timu, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright

Backs: Tate McDermott, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle, Hamish Stewart, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia’aua, Filipo Daugunu, Will Eadie, Karmichael Hunt, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Aidan Toua

Couple of Reds updates.
K Hunt named in thte squad and on the books but won't be selected again. Lukhan (T) has officially changed his name to Lukhan Salakaia-Loto

I wonder where the Tui came from then?

UncleFB wrote:

749a wrote:

Jensrsa wrote: Reds 2019 Super Rugby squad:

Forwards: Harry Hoopert, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Taniela Tupou, Efi Ma’afu, Alex Mafi, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Blyth, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Tui, Scott Higginbotham, Adam Korczyk, Angus Scott-Young, Caleb Timu, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright

Backs: Tate McDermott, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle, Hamish Stewart, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia’aua, Filipo Daugunu, Will Eadie, Karmichael Hunt, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Aidan Toua

Couple of Reds updates.
K Hunt named in thte squad and on the books but won't be selected again. Lukhan (T) has officially changed his name to Lukhan Salakaia-Loto

I wonder where the Tui came from then?

Tui is derived from his mother's maiden name. Salakaia is his step-father's name (who passed recently) and Loto is from his birth father

They are announcing their squads already while the Bulls can't find a coach.

749a wrote:

UncleFB wrote:

749a wrote:

Jensrsa wrote: Reds 2019 Super Rugby squad:

Forwards: Harry Hoopert, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Taniela Tupou, Efi Ma’afu, Alex Mafi, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Blyth, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Tui, Scott Higginbotham, Adam Korczyk, Angus Scott-Young, Caleb Timu, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright

Backs: Tate McDermott, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle, Hamish Stewart, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia’aua, Filipo Daugunu, Will Eadie, Karmichael Hunt, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Aidan Toua

Couple of Reds updates.
K Hunt named in thte squad and on the books but won't be selected again. Lukhan (T) has officially changed his name to Lukhan Salakaia-Loto

I wonder where the Tui came from then?

Tui is derived from his mother's maiden name. Salakaia is his step-father's name (who passed recently) and Loto is from his birth father

Cheers.

Chilli wrote:They are announcing their squads already while the Bulls can't find a coach.

Apparently its Rassie....could well be that the Bulls will dominate the Boks next year

Sards wrote:

Chilli wrote:They are announcing their squads already while the Bulls can't find a coach.

Apparently its Rassie....could well be that the Bulls will dominate the Boks next year

So next year. the RWC year. we can expect the Bulls to dominate the Bok squad?

Chilli wrote:

Sards wrote:

Chilli wrote:They are announcing their squads already while the Bulls can't find a coach.

Apparently its Rassie....could well be that the Bulls will dominate the Boks next year

So next year. the RWC year. we can expect the Bulls to dominate the Bok squad?

So we can expect a 65% win record then........* dancing *

The four South African Super Rugby teams will play local derbies in kits based on the Marvel superheroes next year.

According to Rapport newspaper, the move is part of an agreement between Marvel, the local franchises and broadcaster SuperSport to create more interest in the tournament.

The franchises will base a third change kit on one of the Marvel properties, which they will play in for local derbies. As an example, the Sharks, who traditionally play in black, will base their third kit on Black Panther.

The third kit announcements will be made at a later stage than the regular home and away kit announcements.

https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/superhero- ... gby-sides/

Something like this from the ARL in 2014?

Jensrsa wrote:

The four South African Super Rugby teams will play local derbies in kits based on the Marvel superheroes next year.

According to Rapport newspaper, the move is part of an agreement between Marvel, the local franchises and broadcaster SuperSport to create more interest in the tournament.

The franchises will base a third change kit on one of the Marvel properties, which they will play in for local derbies. As an example, the Sharks, who traditionally play in black, will base their third kit on Black Panther.

The third kit announcements will be made at a later stage than the regular home and away kit announcements.

https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/superhero- ... gby-sides/

Something like this from the ARL in 2014?

Haai - Black Panther
Bulle - Yondu
Leeu - Iron Man
Boks - Mantis

Troll wrote:

Jensrsa wrote:

The four South African Super Rugby teams will play local derbies in kits based on the Marvel superheroes next year.

According to Rapport newspaper, the move is part of an agreement between Marvel, the local franchises and broadcaster SuperSport to create more interest in the tournament.

The franchises will base a third change kit on one of the Marvel properties, which they will play in for local derbies. As an example, the Sharks, who traditionally play in black, will base their third kit on Black Panther.

The third kit announcements will be made at a later stage than the regular home and away kit announcements.

https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/superhero- ... gby-sides/

Something like this from the ARL in 2014?

Haai - Black Panther
Bulle - Yondu
Leeu - Iron Man
Boks - Mantis

Stormers - Storm?