I dont agree with people expecting some teams to do so well simply because they are in the heartland, waratahs averaged 33k in 2005 when they finished first, they average 20k this year and 20k last year when they're coming 11th, Wartahs have finished mostly in the top 5 for the last 10 years yet theyve brought no positivity because of 1 bad season?

Well i've only been following SR in any sort of depth for 2 or 3 years, but I can't remember them ever playing a consistently attacking brand of Rugby in that time. Hell the last two seasons they've been booed off by fans for playing a dour, defensive style kicking game. That they held fan-forums to try and address the fans anger really does show how unpopular that style of play is.

A defensive kicking game might bring results (i'd still debate that though), but it's ugly football, unattractive to watch and is an incredibly dangerous thing to do given how close the game is to becoming irrelevant in the Sydney sporting landscape. Apart from the Reds last year, Aussie rugby has largely not played an expansive running game which is what the game is so loved for.

I'd rather watch us try to play an exciting brand and lose, than see us grind out undeserved wins through kicks and penalties.

Absolutely thrashed the Irish 60-0

Fair enough,kinda like glory:p

Grr new Zealand,wales are better then Ireland:)

The Chiefs beat the Highlanders 27-21. A shame about the Highlanders getting a bonus point but it's still a good result for the Reds.

Reds should beat melbourne, gonna have to win every game.

Hopefully a bonus point win. It's going to be a pain to watch the Broncos and the Reds at the same time.

Dont watch League till we get a team:P...Pirates.

No Digby. :cry:

What a try by the reds.

We need one more try for the bonus point.

Looks like we are getting a bonus point win here.

Not a half bad game really. Rebels show some good spirit to fight back but I think they lack the composure (to coin a cannonism) to put teams away, which will come with time and experience.

Glad the Reds win and keep their finals hopes alive.

Crusaders V Hurricanes are on.

who ever wins is probably bad for aussie teams. draw:p, hopefully we can get 2 aussie teams into top 6.

A draw would be the best result, followed by a crusaders win.

Hurricanes leading 17-16 at half time. It's been a very close game.

Reds have Highlanders(home) and Waratahs(home) for the last 2 games, Brumbies have Waratahs(away) and Blues(home) and play Perth away today. Preety good draws for both but im going for force to beat Brumbies:p

Yep. Hopefully your mob can get up for the win.

The hurricanes win, not the greatest result for the reds.

Go away for ten minutes, come back and the Brumbies are leading 12-0. FFS.

Yep Force are a poor excuse for a Super team this year. Injuries haven't helped, but their back line is just terrible unfortunately.

10-25, Force are trying to play a running game, not even going for the spot kick.

The Brumbies end up winning 28-17. They also get a bonus point.

Good crowd considering.

Team       Pts
1. Chiefs   New Zealand Conference Leader   62
2. Stormers   South African Conference Leader   54
3. Brumbies   Australian Conference Leader   54
4. Crusaders   Wildcard   52
5. Hurricanes   Wildcard   49
6. Reds   Wildcard   49
7. Bulls      49
8. Sharks      49
9. Highlanders      45
10. Cheetahs      36
11. Waratahs      34
12. Rebels      29
13. Force      27
14. Blues      23
15. Lions      20

Lose stormers! 6-3

Awwww yeah! Very nervy win, it was great to see them take the kick and then screw it up :lol:

Worst possible results yesterday. Here is the updated ladder.

Team       Pts
1. Chiefs   New Zealand Conference Leader   62
2. Stormers   South African Conference Leader   58
3. Brumbies   Australian Conference Leader   54
4. Bulls   Wildcard   54
5. Crusaders   Wildcard   52
6. Hurricanes   Wildcard   49
7. Reds      49
8. Sharks      49
9. Highlanders      45
10. Cheetahs      37
11. Waratahs      34
12. Rebels      29
13. Force      27
14. Blues      23
15. Lions      20

2 crucial matches today