Bond Banter 7 February (some rugby tidbits and news to start the week)

We have rugby underway. In three pre-season Super Rugby matches this weekend, the Highlanders edged the Crusaders 20-19, the Chiefs accounted for new side Moana Pasifika 61-7 and the Hurricanes went down 21-28 to the Blues The Hurricanes used 34 players including a dozen non-squad members in their 28-21 pre-season loss to

Hurricanes v Reds Stat Attack

By Peter Marriott Round 5 v Reds: Won 43-14 The Hurricanes' record against the Reds is now played 23, won 17, lost six and drawn none. The Hurricanes have won more matches against the Reds than they have against any of the other Australian sides. The Hurricanes have now won 11 matches in

Hurricanes v Brumbies Stat Attack

By Peter Marriott Round 4 v Brumbies: Lost 10-12 The Hurricanes record against the Brumbies is now played 27, won 12, lost 15 and drawn none. The Brumbies are the most successful Australian team against the Hurricanes. The Waratahs are in second place with 10 wins from 24 matches. Ten of the Hurricanes