The 2019 Super Rugby tournament kicks-off in four weeks time on Friday 15 February in Hamilton, New Zealand with a Kiwi derby between two of last year’s quarter-finalists as the Chiefs host the Highlanders.
With the Super Rugby concluded for 2018, it’s time to reflect on another season of stats and look at some key numbers that told the story of this year’s placings.
The Super Rugby Team of the Week has players from nine teams with the Chiefs and Brumbies leading the way after their victories in Week 17. The Sunwolves' Michael Little is Player of the Week.
The Super Rugby season has hit the home stretch and we take a look at what lies ahead in the road to the finals for the teams in the Australia conference.
The Super Rugby Team of the Week is dominated by players from the winning teams as the Crusaders forge ahead in NZ Conference while the Waratahs and Rebels are locked into a battle for top spot in Australia.
The Super Rugby Team of the Week has representatives from nine of the teams while Jaguares wing Ramiro Moyano scored three tries against the Sharks to take out Player of the Week.
Usually it is the try scorers who get most of the credit for a five-pointer, but there is usually someone else to thank when a player dots down for five points, particularly if all the hard work has already been done in the build-up.