Super Rugby Round 3 Wrap Up - 2024

[@kv8089]

Each round has been a thrilling spectacle. The shattered expectations and unpredictability have injected fresh life into the competition. The playing field is gradually evening out, and the officiating is showing improvement. I eagerly anticipate the remaining rounds because if this trend continues, we might witness a new Super Rugby champion, and there’s even a chance that an Australian team could clinch the title. To all the Aussie teams, take a well-deserved bow-you’re not only saving the competition but also showcasing the best of rugby union. 🏉🇦🇺 This coming from a blues supporter 😅

[@nepiahemopo1702]

I concur.

[@footyfin]

Nice one mate 👌😊

[@bobbob3681]

The reds are looking a lot better than anyone expected man. I don't want to call anything too early but they might be a title chance, especially considering they held out the chiefs without paisami or petaia.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man plenty to like about the Reds after 3 rounds! Hope they can keep it up

[@colejones6312]

As a Reds fan I was cautiously optimistic about the team's potential this year after a strong finish at the end of last season but was not expecting them to be this strong and not this early. Feels too good to be true at the moment. If they can sustain it I might even renew my Stan Sport subscription.

[@footyfin]

I'm also a Reds fan and it was a good win, thanks to gritty defence at the end ... Although their final try was a lucky bounce, and they made heaps of poor handling errors ... But yes positive signs at present 👌

[@TwoCentsRugby]

So far so good man, seem to be pretty good vibes in camp

[@yewthinkyewthink]

Renew that Stan subscription my man. Support the game played in heaven. Reds deserved winners against a strong Chiefs outfit, plenty of matches to come but very promising signs of a Reds team finally realizing their potential! 🐨🏉🔴

[@jacoburger6218]

Amazing rugby weekend and great to see Australian rugby slowly improving with some emotional wins like the Reds

[@glennwoods2462]

Come on Hurricane's..... Looking good, early day's..... Congratulations Julian Savea......

[@D4N1CU5]

As a long suffering Reds fan it's great to see them finally looking like they're going to perform this season WITH a pretty high ceiling still to come. Thorn managed to get a real grit and work ethic into the team but they never had the attack to get them over the line, Kiss looks like he's maintained that and is now working in a pretty effective attack. They made so many half chances against the Chiefs but were let down by a pass not sticking or a support player being in not quite the right spot. If they can get that sorted they're going to carve some teams up this season. As a long suffering wobs fan, it was great to see the bounce of the ball falling into a non-kiwi hand for once. It often like every time there's a cruel bounce when the ABs are playing it favours them.

[@footyfin]

Yes Reds got lucky bounce of ball for their final try. Also heaps of schoolboy handling errors, in dry conditions, either side of the break. But we'll take it 😉 - Reds fan

[@SuperNova-Steve]

I’m happy Reds won, that’s awesome for Aussie Rugby. Maybe the RWC debacle has been a good thing. The lucky bounce made up for the non yellow card late tackle on Lynagh.

[@thecabbagepatch4318]

Always look forward to your round-ups! Loving the new format this season. I'm a Canes fan and while it's still early days, I'm glad that the boys are showing the composure to close out tight games that they lacked for years. Hopefully it takes them far this season, although anyone other than the Saders for the title would be refreshing!

[@andrewblack9153]

First season I’ve really paid attention to Super Rugby, and that’s all down to your excellent channel, Mark. Three games in I’m warming to the Waratahs, if only because of their weird-ass name.

[@khankake9576]

The most competitive season in years.

[@filixt9]

Hurricanes Vs FijianDrua SemiFinal 2024!

[@StarLeo_]

Super Rugby is on fire this year!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man it's great to see!

[@tcr4507]

Blues were flattered with the scoreline. Telea got the intercept after coming up offside and you could argue riccitelli makes a double movement to get his try. Surprised at how good the canes have been this season.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Canes have been really sharp for sure

[@mikescudder4621]

Aus have stepped up a level. Glad to see it.

[@charlottescott7150]

Good overview as ever Mark. Nice stats

[@ChrisBrown-or8ky]

Wasn't expecting much from the cruz this season but certainly wasn't expecting the last two performances. Trying to do too much. Great win by the reds and quite surprised with the Brumbies needing that comeback. Early days bu this year really could be very wide open for 5 or 6 teams

[@yE6sniping]

Brett Cameron has to be one of the most underrated 10s in the comp. His game management has really impressed me over the past two years and he very rarely makes mistakes - the combination with roigard looks pretty deadly. Could you see him getting a shot for the abs if dmac or perofeta got injured? Feel like he deserves another chance.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man if he keeps playing like that!

[@timulcoq]

Reds 6, 7, 8, 9 &10 are the best in the comp!

[@Samizouza]

Hopefully this competitive vibe continues from the AU teams going into next week, this season finally got alot more interesting.

[@markmacken1]

Super Rugby looks great with the Aussies delivering from here in Ireland. I think no point focusing on attendances , if the rugby delivers the crowds will come over time.

[@congma100]

doing power rankings Mark? would be interesting for this year

[@victoriaa2281]

Loving it for the Canes so far, loving it for the Drua, and loving it for the Crusaders! 🤣 Julien Savea still the man.

[@footyfin]

Some interesting results this round ... I wonder when was the last time the crusaders lost 3 in a row (if ever)?

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I think they said 1996 was the last time they went 0-3 to start a season, but yeah must have been ages since any losing run like that

[@khankake9576]

1996

[@Dummypass]

If they don’t tune in, they’ll be going 0-4 this weekend

[@bostybro501]

As a Hurricanes fan I was pretty glad that 2 of your backs failed their HIAs lol (not that I like when people get concussed because I know it sucks) and then Mark Telea was not 100 and we have the Crusaders next week hopefully we can go 4-0 and they go 0-4

[@puppysoda7062]

Gotta admit….few upsets, decent season shaping up! Tough on my bets though….definitely was a heart bets round. Took a $60 hit! (Damn you head bets!)

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Ah that's a bugger man - there have been seasons where you could milk Super Rugby pretty safely with some of the results aye

[@jules9123]

Good week. Force looked better but sigh at least in good company with the crusaders on the ladder 😂.

[@yealandsmarl]

Genuinely believed they were gonna win but remembered last week

[@joshanderson9391]

What a week. Imagine last year saying that the biggest defeat would only be 10 points and the loser would be the Crusaders in 1 year’s time

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Crazy aye! So far it's been great 😁

[@dewabule]

In the NFL, starting the season 0-3 doesn’t auger well… Six teams since 1979 have made the playoffs after an 0-3 start. Of the 158 teams that started 0-3 between 1990-2022, four managed to get into the postseason. Only one 0-3 team has won a playoff game, and no such team has reached the Super Bowl. Hard to compare I know, with 8 of 12 making the playoffs in SRP, but as a non-Crusaders fan I feel this is a great opportunity for other teams, even the Aussie ones! Drua too.

[@le-manu298]

Super Rugby Pacific is becoming alive again. Still wish our SA and Argentinas brothers are still with us

[@Samizouza]

Jaguares are planned for a return according to recent news

[@barneyboy2008]

About time the ozzies pulled finger.

[@jormundgandr88]

Careful, a bit of humility will do you kiwis a world of good

[@barneyboy2008]

@@jormundgandr88 nothing to do with humility. Everything to do with underperformance from your end.

[@jormundgandr88]

@@barneyboy2008 the response was all I needed really

[@GloryTheMan000]

Hurricanes and Highlanders looking very good

[@ImaCocoNgati]

2015 vibes 🧐

[@paulreynolds1392]

Tight scores no runaway winners

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Love to see it!

[@0riole11]

Surprised you didn't talk about the Rebels scrum, it was AWOL in round 1, now it's working the Rebels look a different team. Also look at their post contact meters gained.

[@ManaBlack208]

Not sure why Clayton McMillan changed a winning side for a big game like this,next week was the time to change things up against drua 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@Dummypass]

What makes you think next week isn’t a big game either? I know the numbers aren’t too good with the Drua playing abroad but let’s not get too ahead of ourselves…just yet haha.

[@ManaBlack208]

@Dummypass No disrespect to the drua but they haven't been our boogie team the reds have

[@Dummypass]

@@ManaBlack208 fair enough. All I want is a good solid game with our boys coming out on top.

[@ManaBlack208]

@@Dummypass 🤟

[@iggyodwyer1]

You doing power rankings for super this year Mark?

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I think I might have to start aye.... They kind of seemed redundant last year with things being pretty predictable, but not so much this year!

[@mikescudder4621]

Up the Canes!!

[@brewsyyg]

My mistake of taking the Crusaders screwed my multi . Go the Canes.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I also picked the Saders, but yeah didn't chuck any money on 'em!

[@jamiebatch2470]

Some great games but the worst ever weekend for my superbru predictions! At least I got the one that mattered most right though. The Canes win over the Blues. 😏

[@randyviper388]

Sigh why'd we select 2 backs on the bench. Tahs and reds looking good. Great to see the crusaders form! 😊

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man Ireland did the same and ended up with two bloody halfbacks on the field as well 😅

[@barneyboy2008]

Eventually the crusaders would need to rebuild. Some of the crusaders key forwards are still out. 9-10 is a problem. As it was going to be. Jordan is a loss. They uave to find a way to get aumua in the game.