The fact that Super Rugby allowed fans to come onto the field offers a glimpse into what made the 90s and early 2000s Super Rugby different and so popular. There wasn't so much emphasis on celebrity rugby players who are untouchable, it was about creating connections between players (idols) and fans of all ages. That is the sort of stuff NZ has a unique advantage and possibility of having which other countries due to population cant. It creates connection, inspiration and adoration for the game.

@tekanawateoti3952

10 күн бұрын

the silver ferns every single one of them have always stayed and connected and signed every autograph at every game ive been too

@ObiePaddles

10 күн бұрын

I noticed it too. Unimaginable it in Europe for Soccer.

I just don’t understand the whole obsession with getting players back who have left. Started with Faingaanuku, then moved to sam and now Richie. If they have decided to leave, that’s it. Just because we haven’t been able to find suitable replacement of that level in the last 3 months doesn’t mean it’s end of the world. We have some very good players in the pipeline who with experience can get to that level. It is ridiculous NZR is trying to get them back. What message does it send to the current players? What does it do to their motivation and pathways to a black jersey?

@thewielloyd988

10 күн бұрын

Yeah that was a bizarre non-sequitur from Wilson. Was just saying how the comp is stronger than it has been in recent years (despite a lot of ABs leaving) and then talks about the need to bring back star players. SR needs to build the next crop into star/cult characters, entertain fans, ensure flowing rugby and become more connected to the community so each game is a big local event.

@jakeclough8090

10 күн бұрын

@@thewielloyd988because the comp isn’t stronger, it’s more even right now and entertaining. But the quality has gone down. Which isn’t bad necessarily if it’s still entertaining and viewers are still okay

@geofflecren8827

10 күн бұрын

Only in NZ would fans argue against the best players in the world playing in their competition. Tall poppy syndrome? Or? Of course our best players should be playing in our best competition. They make everyone better.

@PJSO

10 күн бұрын

Definitely Richie Mounga is one of the best 10s in the world right now but you're right. We need to let them leave and build from here. JK is right however, let him play out and use him as a get out jail free card at the last moment

@scorpio6964

10 күн бұрын

totally spot on

Time to move Ardie to starting 7, his actual best position, no more accommodating Sam Cane.

@VaiHousehold

10 күн бұрын

That Lakai kid for Canes is impressive as well. Ardie is the best 7 fr.

Hoskins fitness is off the charts, he regularly plays 80 minutes and is just involved in the last 10 minutes as the first.

@yE6sniping

9 күн бұрын

Disagree. He’s lazy.

@gawk_gawk_3000

9 күн бұрын

​@yE6sniping he's 1 of the best 8s in nz mean while your a couch potato lol just cause Hoskins isn't a canes player he definitely showed he's better than Braydon Iose

@GaleRuis

9 күн бұрын

Wrong​@@yE6sniping

Hi Mr JK your new product is called rugby league

I think Kirstie got scared that the other host was doing so well and she rushed back lol

@TheTizzle

10 күн бұрын

Now that you mention it I think you’re right 😂

@PJSO

10 күн бұрын

Yeah, Kimberlee Downs was awesome 👍🏾

@rapid1010

10 күн бұрын

who can blame her 😂

@VaiHousehold

10 күн бұрын

Kirstie is untouchable 😂

@stealthpakfa

9 күн бұрын

100% 😂

JW and JK seem to be creating better dialogue on the show. Much better. Thanks for listening to your fans.

Havilli Sir JK?His having a dreadfull season,and the Allblacks dont need him,Billy Proctor is having an stellar season.

@jamesblewman

9 күн бұрын

It's a joke Havilli is even in the conversation. Never played well for the ABs and is a good Super Rugby player.

The Hurricane's management will be quietly confident after what their side had to endure for this game. The late withdrawals alongside their injury list really put them under the kosh but there was no drop-off in performance or intensity. Their entire squad are producing top quality performances week in week out. Still think they're a better side than the Blues and that they'll get home final advantage.

@jrmop0965

10 күн бұрын

This. They actually had a chance to win as well but wasn't the case. The Blues are easily beatable at home

@CoMa_NZ

10 күн бұрын

The Hurricanes weren't the only ones hit by injury, the Blues are missing their first choice halves pairing in Christie & Perofeta as well as Rieko Ioane then they lost Sullivan. Both teams at full strength is still a tough match for both teams.

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

Agreed, except for the Brumbies blip.

@tekanawateoti3952

10 күн бұрын

@@jrmop0965 yeah by the crusaders not your team

@JohnBooysen-fg6dv

10 күн бұрын

💙💙💙🤘💙💙💙

They let kids onto the field after the Waratahs Brumbies match this weekend but 12 of them had to be saved when they got caught in a rip. 💧💧💧

@jakeclough8090

10 күн бұрын

They had lifeguards instead of stewards 😂

crowds esp kids HAVE TO ALLOWED on the field after the game SO GOOD see them

Nah mate let Richie go. He created his legacy, a decent to good int. 10 with 56 caps. That's his legacy and whilst he will never be a great All Black, he was a good All Black. Lets keep the 10 jersey open for someone who wants to be a great All Black and is willing to make sacrifices to earn it. That's not to say you can't be both, look at Ardie Savea, an all time great All Black who has also earned money, but he always intended to come back and be a great All Black, he made sacrifices. We shouldn't be making huge financial sacrifices to buy players out of their overseas contracts when there are plenty of players here who have dreams of being great All Blacks and are currently making sacrifices to achieve this dream.

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

Its Razor who wants to bring him back.

@nepiahemopo1702

10 күн бұрын

Ardie and Ritchie both made money choices. You can't cherry pick one from the other.

@matthewviliamu2679

10 күн бұрын

It’s just timing tho. You’re saying the players here have made sacrifices so should get a chance. But if you are someone like Richie who made the same sacrifices and earned options is now being punished for some reason?

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

@@matthewviliamu2679 How is he being punished? He knows the rules and went overseas. Chose the money - fair enough

@scottyRAZERrobz

9 күн бұрын

@@nepiahemopo1702 im not cherry picking, I’m saying yes Ardie went overseas but he sacrificed money to come back and be a great all black, Richie didn’t, he went over for good on a 3 year deal, he’s not making sacrifices

it’s always been very obvious to me that nz rugby does not care about the chiefs as much as they do the other nz teams because why have i seen multiple episodes of this show where they just don’t about the chiefs? maybe three of their players mentioned in passing. there’s not even a clip of their game to be found in this one. you have a panelist sitting right there wearing a chiefs jersey, still nothing. obviously there’s gonna be talk about the nz derbies, but this is supposed to be a show about ALL the kiwi teams and it’s a terrible look to just completely ignore one. it almost feels like last year they were forced to talk about the chiefs because of their amazing form but because maybe they haven’t been as spectacular this year, we’re back to ignoring them again. and in what time could’ve been used to talk about them, instead we were stuck listening to a think piece on whether or not we should spend a ton of money to bring back a player who gladly buggered off. what’s gonna happen if he comes back and injures himself, then it’s just a complete waste of money. what kind of confidence do you think that gives to the other no. 10’s who stayed here to fight for the vacant spot? also, as much as everyone is saying it’s nz rugby wanting mounga back, you’re not fooling anybody, we all know who’s really behind it. that arrogant, floating toupée we have the unfortunate experience of calling the all blacks coach. i just know mr. ultimatum is about to shove as many underperforming crusaders players into the all blacks as he can while more deserving and in form players miss out.

Any money at all you want to spend on Mo'unga years and years from the next world cup is better spent on junior rugby. Other players need a chance to actually be picked on form, not just incumbents.

@vinnietapa3246

9 күн бұрын

So name these in form younger up & coming talent?

Someone tell Jeff the URC allows fans onto the field after every game to meet the players. They’ve been doing so for years now. Super Rugby still catching up

Love the wince by Wilson at 18:47. Wilson is absolutely right, Canterbury can make it because it's possible. The better question is will Canterbury make it/how likely do they think it is possible. The difference between the questions completely goes over Kirwan's head and he has no idea or he doesn't care. I think that's what Wilson's is wince was about.

I think Sotutu will start at 8 and Savea will go back to 7

@GaleRuis

9 күн бұрын

Makes perfect logical sense

As an All Black fan in South Africa I really cannot understand why NZ coaches do not think out of the box when it comes to certain positions.Why not try Mark Talea at 13 you got alot of good wings make use of them.Why not Sevu Reese at 9.

@henryhealy

8 күн бұрын

Well they do that to an extent. Rieko used to be a winger and was shifted to centre. Not sure it makes any sense to try Reece at 9.

Harry is the Blues 10. Done!!!

NZ has the depth. They’ve done it for years. Don’t change the rules to accommodate players leaving for the big paycheck and also lifestyle. Nz rugby will always be good. But players who leave, it could strengthen the island teams. Mounga playing for Samoa or Tonga would be insane!!! Rugby needs to elevate all nations. European rugby is getting incredibly entertaining thanks to Portugal and Georgia. 10 years time we may see new teams in the top 8. Here’s hoping.

@matthewviliamu2679

10 күн бұрын

Best thing NZR could do to strengthen island rugby is to drop their quota of non-Ab eligible players signing NZR contract at NPC and super rugby

Mackenzie at international 10 is an unknown. Top teams line speed squeezing his space will affect his highlight reel. That will be interesting

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

Well they persisted with BB for a good while there.

@fossilmatic

10 күн бұрын

Let’s find out. 12 months ago he was a fullback with no track record at 10 at this level. The sky could be the limit but we need to find out.

@roalddahl1623

10 күн бұрын

Not true. DMac played 10 v Argentina in Argentina - 7 AB tries with DMac involved in many of them. Starting 10 v Aus in Dunedin - again 7 tries with some brilliant rugby from Dmac and the rest of the backs. DMac challenged the rush defences, ran to the line and beat it. No one has played as well recently.

May i say that jersey looks so good on ya Jeff

Why are people so focused on the participants and not on the rugby issues??

Exciting,i hope the old gaurds gone. If hoskin doesnt start wtf, why not let these in form kiwis start smoking these internationals again, theres heaps of them

You should be able to pick your best players to play for your country, wherever or whoever they're playing for. Mo'unga should be one of the first picked, he is top quality and above any other NZ 10 at this point. I'd love to see Ruben Love have a crack at 10, he's a big body, fast, good boot, good pass, good brain. Combo with Roigard in the future. Ratima at Halfback for the All Blacks now. Sorry TJ.

Harry Plummer should be in the mix for 10 along with no.1 Damian M. Sadly Perofeta is not in the same mold as the above two

Blues will be the favorites for this year's Super Rugby Competition.

Big business and sponsors in nz and abroad should pour money into the clubs, to attract and keep the high end players in the nz comp will simply come down to $$$ and how much your willing to pay them simple. Do what indian premier league is doing

Does Goldie talk when he sleeps,he sure doesnt when he is awake.

The panel are some great rugby brains, but in all the discussion of the Canes v Blues, there was no mention of the Canes being down to their 4th and 5th hookers, and losing Lomax, Procter (Arguably 2 of their best players) and Delaney just prior to kickoff, having to re-jig the team, playing at Eden Park, and only losing by 4 points. Imagine if Moorby had not been bundled into touch. Yes the Blues won, but the average winning margin for the Blues at Eden Park for the last 2 years is 20 points. Winning by four is still a win, but these 2 teams are far closer than the panel seem to admit.

@lokeshchandnani3749

10 күн бұрын

They could have said the same when blues played down in Wellington earlier in the season as to how blues lost 2-3 backs within first 20 mins and Hoskins had to play wing but still blues were one try away from winning. Teams that are in top 2 do not cry about injuries or late withdrawals. They have good enough squad which is why they are in top 2

@kairakuwaeldreor3868

10 күн бұрын

​@lokeshchandnani3749 they did say that when they reviewed that game...at length

@shannonapaapa3374

10 күн бұрын

CAUSE THERE ODINARY ...

@lokeshchandnani3749

10 күн бұрын

@@shannonapaapa3374 there was a time when all the greats were ordinary. It’s the experience of playing at the big stage that made them what they are today.

@axxey

9 күн бұрын

I did feel a little bad for the hurricanes, Moorby's scored try was a mile forward pass as well.

I personally don’t like world rugby be trying to get rid of the scrum but in all honesty I don’t think there will be less scrums they’re just won’t be any scrum right after another most scrumscome from a knock on and you can still call scrum from a penalty

Is Plumber the new Donaldson?

Hey good crowds ,afternoon games ??

Blues are playing better without Perofeta. Never ABs material. I'd stick with Plummer.

Is it just me or is JK looking more and more like the old guy from the kids film "UP"?

Congrats Blues but there will be a Mighty Hurricane the next time these 2 teams meet. Go the Mighty 🌀's!!!

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

Thats if the Blues don't go missing between now and then...

What is the pronunciation kirwan puts on 'Reiko'?

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

It could only be 'proper' coming from a knight.

@Marius_vanderLubbe

10 күн бұрын

@@mikescudder4621 Imagine having such a bloated ego you take an award from a blood soaked mobster family like that lot.

6:39 Imo NZ should emphasise quality over quantity. Less games, back to 12 rounds and 4 finalists. Even though it’s interesting to see who’s gonna make the final 8, when those quarter finals happen, they end up being one sided, predictable and pointless and another reason for fans to not bother. I also think Forbes is really slept on for the Blues. He’s been brilliant at fullback and him coming on for Sullivan was a blessing in disguise.

@jakeclough8090

10 күн бұрын

Nope, there’s this obsession with less games, you need more games. Some of the best fan-strong leagues, like the nrl as much as I despise it, or football in Europe like the premier league, have very long seasons. Even in rugby in Europe is from September to may. You need these longer seasons so the league and clubs are constantly in your mind, they become a part of your life and routine. Bin off the npc. You may have to sacrifice the prestige and tradition slightly but make it a second division tournament which runs at the same time as super rugby

@MarkWhippy

10 күн бұрын

@@jakeclough8090 With NRL, it’s the main competition for Rugby League. They have a longer season for NRL, but they less genuine international competitions. So over saturation isn’t an issue for league at the moment like it is with Union. France are doing well with their rugby scene, but it’s actually struggling in the UK at the moment.

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

Dunno Mark, its quite interesting watching whether the crusaders will actually make the play offs.

@jakeclough8090

10 күн бұрын

@@MarkWhippy yes that is true, the nrl doesn’t have to compete with many international windows. But again, the northern hemisphere still does it well. France it’s booming and in Ireland it’s doing really well and they both have September to may seasons. You say it isn’t doing well in the uk, which is correct and not correct. In wales, it is doing pretty awfully. The Scottish youth system isn’t great but their 2 club sides are still performing well and getting decent crowds. England has had a lot of news about 3 clubs or whatever but the crowds are still as big as they have been at club level, there’s still a good size of population who go every home game, it’s just not winning enough casual rugby fans to the club scene to handle the spiralling costs of professionalism and covid. But that isn’t a calendar issue

Ardie at 7 - I like it!

Kirty's allgood but the other host was way more of a natural...

@user-im3hr1ed2l

10 күн бұрын

I like Kimberly too

Unless arranged prior to leaving NZ to play outside NZ and be available for the All Blacks, (Eg, Barrett, Savea) None should be picked for the All Blacks. We should support those playing in NZ otherwise we’ll open a door for more players to exit NZ. Leaving NZ short on top level players with possible consequence’s of ending in a second tare Union.

No more mocking the Lotus DJ anymore hey guys!?!? Welcome to the party!

JK gets a sweet gift for his grandchild and says "i'm not really ready to be a Grandad" and Wilson cuts in "You've been looking ready for a while to me". Doh! someones not getting enough attention. JK just laughs it off and carries on.

Good to see Kirstie back. Happy mothers day to her. Good to see the ' contestants ' in their club colours.😂😂

Honestly, forget Richie, ovarated, we hv some good 10s available, dat culd potentially b beta

@vinnietapa3246

9 күн бұрын

Yeah name them

@chijuscai3366

9 күн бұрын

@@vinnietapa3246 , the obvious 2 Damien n Perofeta, Cameron, n da crusaders 5/8 who's been injured, n of cause I would go wth, Harry Plummer n Zarn Sullivan, both these 2 were 5/8s, b4 being put to 2/5/8, fullback FR da blues, giving time these 2 could b very good FR da ABS

@chijuscai3366

9 күн бұрын

@@vinnietapa3246 poops I didn't even mention da young Highlanders 5/8,

Who else finds JK hard to understand? I had no clue what he was talking about 7 minutes into the video. What annoys me is that he doesn't finish sentences and we are meant to make out what he's thinking.

Why are these guys talking about Havili??

The NZR board is currently run by a very arrogant membership which need to be dealt with in order for Super Rugby to grow further then the current borders of Pasifika - AKA Mr Robinson

@mikescudder4621

10 күн бұрын

They are mostly ex Crusaders - how they end up there i do not know..

Unbelievable to have Havili in the squad when he’s not playing the best in the country in *any* position, let alone the 3 or 4 cover positions JK suggests

@standreamcatcher2916

10 күн бұрын

the fact that they all picked havili over quinn with those stats right in front of them is bizarre actually. havili is absolutely useless and there’s no point in having him in the squad just cause he can cover multiple positions when he’s mediocre at all of them. meanwhile in comparison tupaea is leading in carry metres and second behind anton in line breaks. just when i thought the obsession with average crusaders players was over, yet here we are.

@fossilmatic

10 күн бұрын

Havili is a fine player. Not showing the needed form at this point, I agree he doesn’t make the selection. But how many other Crusader ABs also look below par because of their team slump?

@AngusRobert

10 күн бұрын

@@fossilmatic Agree, he's a good player and I think he cops a lot of unwarranted criticism; but i don't understand not picking the best players possible in their positions and then having dynamic utility players to cover for injury.

@scionoforion

9 күн бұрын

Super Rugby form has never been as big a factor in All Blacks selection as everyone's making out. Nonu was terrible at super level (dropped from 3 teams, nzrfu had to call in favors to keep him playing and available for selection at his worst) but was an all time All Blacks great

@axxey

9 күн бұрын

I agree he's no in form to be picked anywhere, but i also find merit in having a utility back on the bench. Jordie Barret was never good enough to be first pick in any starting position before injuries forced him into 12 but he was my lock in bench choice. If you want a kicking 12 like for like backup for Jordie then testing one of the many talented fullbacks wouldn't be a bad option. I think Havili has been tested and failed repeatedly.

Beware Chiefs just raise quickly 😳 to the top & im a Crusaders fan

Mo’unga is earning too much money for NZ Rugby. He is earning 2.3 million.

Stone cold Goldie comment 😂

Super Rugby, “the product is good.” Really? “The stadium experience is good.” Really? I mean what the actual fk??? Admin are making some effort - but after how many yrs of ignoring fans’ screaming for a better deal?

Yes go rugby league speed the game up😑

When has Havili ever played 13, JK??

The jerseys looks bad the season it looks cheap no offense and penny isnt the right coach because the crusaders looks lost even the allblacks in the team looks average

Rugby League pundits !

What’s Richie done on the big stage nothing, move on.

The Best Player The World Has Ever Seen Yes That Is Correct A Counties Man J Lomu Changed The Let Every One On The Field Rule He Was Still On The Field When His Team Mates Were On There Way To The After Match Function IT WAS ABOUT SAFETY Kids Were Getting Hammered Trying to Get To The BIG MAN After The Man In The Middle Blew For Full Time If You Were There, Counties Stadium, That Is You Would Understand The Law Makers Decided Things Would Get Out Of Control At Test Matches NOW Can you Rugby Heads Remember WHO Was On The Other Wing And Its Not PAT YATES Just Saying

I'd actually like to see Tupaea at 12 and Proctor at 13. JK talks about specialists. I like Rieko, but he's not a specialist 13. And Havili is just a big NO.

I still want a tournament with the north and south America teams, the Asian teams the Oceania teams and pacific teams even if it's once every 4 years, something like world cup, nothing, eastern cup, nothing, world cup.

Hoskins is an 8. It's his time. Ardie off the bench

@shannonapaapa3374

10 күн бұрын

MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Congratulations, Blues. I hope you do better in the semi-final than 2023

Crusaders are weak and all of a sudden the rest of the country cares again! Not sure the Aussies have any increased interest. When the panelists are Highlanders, Chiefs and Blues fans they really think everyone cares just because they might win

@ObiePaddles

10 күн бұрын

It’s more interesting when teams are more even. The crusaders have been awesome and set a standard that will be hard to match ever again.

Brother, Jeff, Wilson, Richie's. Father passed away no mention of it.😢 poor form

@lokeshchandnani3749

10 күн бұрын

They did that in previous episodes

@troymomma

10 күн бұрын

That was like a month ago

Jeff Wilson, most whingy whining commentator in rugby

steph something from the blues is not good enough to play for the all blacks theres alot better 10 this year and well 15s aswell hes not making the all blacks

need to bring new fellas through for the next rwc

You stole people on pitch from SA

Why don't NZ rugby just go league completely... What a clown show.

@UNCLE401

10 күн бұрын

Shut up, be gentlemen, and show some respect.

@Charlie-uz8vb

9 күн бұрын

South African arrogance knows no bounds

Havili????? Overrated player

Blues 2024 💙💙💙💙