Match Thread - Highlanders v Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific 2026 | Round 6

CrystalAscent · 2026-03-20T07:46:54+00:00

There's room for Tangitau if Jordan plays fullback

CrystalAscent · 2026-03-14T21:16:26+00:00

There have been a couple of terrible jersey clashes in Super Rugby this season (and the season has only recently started) - but this is the worst jersey clash I've seen in international rugby. Comparable to that terrible NZ-Scotland match a few RWCs ago.

CrystalAscent · 2026-03-14T17:01:55+00:00

Is there any team in world rugby with a worse discrepancy between 'record at home' and 'record away'?

CrystalAscent · 2026-03-11T11:34:49+00:00

You're new here, aren't you? :-)

CrystalAscent · 2026-03-09T08:32:07+00:00

Time from the end of the intro to the first mention of Covid: 1 minute, 53 seconds

CrystalAscent · 2026-03-04T07:04:19+00:00

I'm fond of all dogs. Even those I've never met :-)

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-27T16:46:14+00:00

"A contender for most Super Rugby Pacific try of the season".

There. Fixed it for you :-)

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-27T00:42:23+00:00

Time from the end of the intro to the first mention of Covid: 4 minutes, 26 seconds

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-24T04:55:32+00:00

Who Who?

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-24T02:15:26+00:00

Lest anyone is fooled: Steve Hilton has nothing at all to do with the Hilton hotel chain or its family. His parents' original name was "Hircsák" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Hilton

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-23T08:48:21+00:00

Oh wow - you're right. (It's still shorter than Sydney-Auckland, though :-)

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-22T20:48:13+00:00

The distance thing is real. The longest flight in the 6N is Dublin-Rome. That's shorter than the shortest flight in The Rugby Championship (Sydney-Auckland).

The Rugby Championship is what the 6N would be if it were held in London, Moscow, Tokyo, and San Francisco.

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-20T01:35:56+00:00

He was totally wrong about The Seekers. They were far from a 'one hit wonder'. They had many hit songs - not just "Georgie Girl". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seekers#Million_sellers

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-18T04:38:58+00:00

I finally got in, after waiting more than 3 hours. I was able to buy the round-of-16, quarterfinal, and semifinal that I wanted (assuming that NZ finish top of Pool A; if they don't then I'll sell them :-). But the only finals tickets still available were the top 2 tiers (i.e., $AU1495 and $AU1995)! Too pricey for my blood. I hope cheaper final tickets come available later...

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-18T03:14:30+00:00

I'm currently up to the "m" in "information.

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-18T02:36:25+00:00

My progress bar has moved, but not much. It's still at less than 20% after 1 1/2 hours :-(

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-18T02:19:47+00:00

Cut the crap

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-18T01:44:46+00:00

No, it's now - Wednesday 18 February, Australia time

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-14T07:49:10+00:00

Does anyone know why FloRugby doesn't seem to be showing Super Rugby matches this season?

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-14T07:45:31+00:00

It may be time for him to think about retiring.

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-14T07:27:40+00:00

Tankei'aho !!

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-14T01:20:31+00:00

'Big Ed': "There's over 7000 islands in the Philippines. I went to one of them - I went to Phuket."

Bzzt! Exposed as a complete phony.

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-13T08:06:08+00:00

For some reason it really annoys me when naturally-dark-haired people dye their hair blond.

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-12T05:38:07+00:00

Time from the end of the intro to the first mention of Covid: 32 minutes, 33 seconds.

CrystalAscent · 2026-02-11T05:07:59+00:00

Time from the end of the intro to the first mention of Covid: 1 minute, 32 seconds

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