Rugby

Pressure evident in Super Rugby as playoffs loom
Chicago Tribune
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two of the Super Rugby title favourites revealed the
pressure of the looming playoffs by lurching to victories over lower-ranked
sides they should have destroyed in the final round of matches on Saturday.
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Cooper not key to finals, say Reds
The Australian
QUEENSLAND coach Ewen McKenzie disputes suggestions the Reds' hopes of
retaining their Super Rugby title hinge on the outcome of Quade Cooper's
judiciary hearing today.
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Falling at last hurdle to spur Brumbies
The Australian
WALLABIES hooker Stephen Moore believes the Brumbies are more motivated
than ever to reach the Super Rugby playoffs and challenge for the title in
the next few years after falling at the final hurdle this winter.
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Bulls beat Lions to book ticket to Christchurch
Chicago Tribune
PRETORIA (Reuters) - The Bulls raised their game in the second half to beat
struggling neighbours the Lions 37-20 in their Super Rugby match on
Saturday and qualify for a playoff against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
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Waratah selection will be on form
The Australian
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Foley has vowed to select players on form rather
than reputation when he attempts to revive the under-achieving Super Rugby
team's fortunes next year.
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One point needed, but Brumbies stumble
Sydney Morning Herald
STUNNED silence ended the Super Rugby regular season at Canberra Stadium
yesterday afternoon as the Brumbies crashed to an unexpected loss that
killed off their finals hopes. In one of the biggest shocks of the season,
the lowly ranked Auckland Blues ...
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Brumbies left behind in Super 15 playoff scramble
SI.com
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -After leading the Australian conference for
most of the regular season, the ACT Brumbies were left behind when a series
of surprise results affected the final scramble for playoff places in
rugby's Super 15.
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Bulls clinch final playoff place in Super 15
SI.com
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -The Bulls clinched the last berth in the Super
15 rugby playoffs with a 37-20 win over the Lions in the final game of the
regular season on Saturday.
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Sharks qualify for Super Rugby playoffs
Chicago Tribune
DURBAN (Reuters) - The Sharks defeated the Cheetahs 34-15 at Kings Park on
Sunday to qualify for the Super Rugby playoffs at the expense of the
Wellington Hurricanes.
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