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Date Posted: 14:41:18 02/19/12 Sun
Author: Katiegirl
Subject: Rugby Season

It's that time of year. So here is the deal for Rugby. 3 Conferences, 24 weeks (one is International Fixtures), 126 games (includes Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and the Final). All conference will play each team in that conference twice. Then will play teams in the other conferences. 4points for the winning teams. 2 points for a draw and a bonus point for teams that score 4 tries or stay within 7 points of the winning team. Clear as mud?, Good, then let's get on with it.

NZ Conference

The Auckland Blues. Based in Auckland City, this team has some powerhouse players, but has failed to live up to expectations in previous years.

The Waikato Chiefs. Based in Hamilton, they always get close, but just never close enough. Keep an eye on them.

The Wellington Hurricanes. Based in the National Capital, they, like the Chiefs always get close, but just don't quite make it. There was a big shake up in the team at the end of last year, so hopefully good things will happen.

The Canterbury Crusaders. Based in Christchurch, every game they played last year was technically away as their home ground was ravaged by earthquake. Even with this they made it to the finals. They are always a team to be reckoned with.

The Otago Highlanders. Based in Dunedin, the farthest south of the NZ Teams, they are the perennial underdogs. They always look good on paper but have failed to live up to expectations over the past few years.

Australian Conference

The Queensland Reds. Based in Brisbane, this is one of the Australian powerhouse teams. Winners of last years Super 15. Can they do it again?

The NSW Waratahs. Based in Sydney. This is a team full of International players. Even with that, they struggle. Will they pull it together this year?

The ACT Brumbies. Based in Canberra (The Nations Capital). This teams is one to be reckoned with. They have won this tournament in the past and are always consistent.

The Melbourne Rebels. Newcomers to the scene, based in Melbourne. They have only been around for a year or so and are still finding their feet. Let's see if they can make a show this year.

The Western Force. Based in Perth. This team has been up and down since they joined the tournament. They show moments of brilliance, but not often enough.

South African Conference

The Bulls. Based in Pretoria. This team finished at the bottom of the table last year. Can they do better this year?

The Cheetahs. Based in Bloemfontien. This team finished at 11 in the competition and have struggled over the past couple of years. Let's see if they can pick it up.

The Lions. Based in Johannesburg, another team at the bottom of the table. They need to pick it up if they want to do better this year.

The Sharks. Based in Durban. This team finished in the top ten last year and have won the tournament in the past. Can they do it again?

The Stormers. Based in Capetown. This team finished 2nd on the table last year, but failed to use that to get to the finals. Can they do it this year?

First games are on the 24th Feb, so I will be back soon with 5 of the 7 games to choose from. Good luck, enjoy trying to get Harm for the night.

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