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Monday, July 29, 2013

5 Greatest Super Rugby Finals


It's Finals week and the buildup is set to be huge in Mooloo country as Chiefs fans count down to what they hope will be a memorable night - the Chiefs will be keen to match the 2 titles their rivals on Saturday night, the Brumbies have already won.

Here's a look back at the 5 Greatest Super Rugby finals in history

2000 Brumbies 19-20 Crusaders
The Brumbies had all the ball but the Crusaders got the points in a shock upset against a side laden with the heroes of Australia's 1999 Rugby World Cup win.


2004 Brumbies 47-38 Crusaders
The Brumbies exploded right out of the blocks thanks to a horror start for Crusaders fullback, Ben Blair. The Crusaders rallied strongly but Joe Roff settled the deal late on to claim the Brumbies' second ever title.



1998 Auckland Blues 13-20 Canterbury Crusaders
The beginning of a dynasty started with a late, late try to unheralded Crusaders winger, James Kerr, as they ended another fine dynasty and era.



2007 Sharks 19-20 Bulls
The Sharks were set to end their long run as Super Rugby's perennial bridesmaids at home before Bryan Habana scored a late, late try in the first ever all South African Super Rugby final.



2011 Reds 18-13 Crusaders
A Crusaders side who had not played at home all season due to the February Christchurch earthquake were valiant against an inspired Reds side in this epic encounter.





2 comments:

  1. Yeah good post Limmy. I thought you would be your usual biased self, mind you I am glad you didn't mention the 1999 final here.

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