Blues Edge Closer To Title
Maybe it was a tad pre-emptive to declare a BC Bears revival, as they were put to the sword by the Ontario Blues for 70 minutes at Klahanie Park.
Maybe it was a tad pre-emptive to declare a BC Bears revival, as they were put to the sword by the Ontario Blues for 70 minutes at Klahanie Park.
The Wallabies made things a bit more difficult than they needed to be, but managed to steal the win with a near last-minute try from Rob Horne.
The scoreline turned out as predicted but the numbers flattered New Zealand somewhat. Argentina played well and got the best of the scrums.
The Bears couldn’t have asked for a better response following their dismal performances against the Wolf Pack, as they decimated the Rock at Klahanie Park.
Australia hope to put a stop to a three-match losing skid against the Springboks at the Oval, but if recent form is anything to go by it will be hard going.
The Rugby Championship resumes at McLean Park on Saturday, as the All Blacks host the Pumas with rain set to dampen the contest.
Last season couldn’t have gone much worse for the west country side, so it’s out with the old and in with the new, and the sun is shining on the Shed again.
London Irish have never won the Premiership and let’s be honest – they won’t this year either. There is still, however, room to be excited at the Madejski.
Harlequins have been there or thereabout for a few years now, but there is a sense that they might have peaked, with the new wave still a year or two away.
London Welsh are back in the big show, but can they stick around this time? After recruiting nearly an entirely new squad, they certainly have the numbers.