While their season might not have begun in the smoothest fashion they were still too good for the Highlanders, coming away with a 13 point victory down in Dunedin. Super Rugby: Stormers vs Sharks – Team news, kick off and live stream Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck said that his team will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note against the Sharks. Recent history between these sides has been one extreme or the other with last June’s 24-12 win the closest game in the last five years but this might just beat that one. Back the Crusaders to Cover -13.5 @ $1.91. official partners/suppliers. Pienaar set for long-awaited return. “It’s their last game, a home game and because they haven’t had a great year, we know they will throw everything at us. The Brumbies have flown through the first two weeks dispatching the Force and Waratahs to sit on top of the Super Rugby AU table. Amazingly, this is the first time that the Jaguares have started a game at home as underdogs for over a season, but they have still won only four of their past eight games in this scenario and they are a woeful 2-6 against the line. Worcester Warriors Vs Wasps at Sixways 14th Feb 2021. Center Andre Esterhuizen will continue his fantastic partnership with outside center Lukhanyo Am. The Sunwolves do take an unbeaten record into that game, following their opening round win over the Rebels, but consistency has been an issue for them throughout their history. The betting market that does standout in this fixture is the over/under points betting market as the under has saluted in 19 of the 28 games played by the two sides in the past 12 months. They are yet to win a game away from home and their record against the line as away underdogs is a poor 3-4. Time of the essence as 2021 season kicks off. In tough conditions they ran the Reds right to the wire and had a chance to win the game, only to miss a late penalty. The Reds have won only one of their past three games as home underdogs and their record against the Brumbies this season has been nothing short of woeful. The Hurricanes blew an 11-7 halftime lead, going down 31-16 to the Blues last weekend and those sorts of fade outs are not what you want against the Crusaders. 2021 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Telstra Premiership draw, fixture, schedule, Canterbury Cup NSW draw Sharks vs Griquas @ Kings Park Stadium - Live on UltimateRugby. View the prediction, relative team stats, event standings and more. This is set to be one of the most interesting games of the weekend. While the Waratahs were only able to win one of their five games as away underdogs last season, they were 4-1 against the line in this scenario. With 81 points in their first two games, they are the highest scoring team in the competition and face a Hurricanes side fresh off a massive defeat at the hands of the Crusaders. The Cheetahs showed plenty of toughness to claim victory against the Bulls last weekend and they are sure to have taken plenty of confidence from that win. Saturday 2 March, 7:45pm, Suncorp Stadium. Winning away from home continues to be tough for the Reds; they have won only two of their past ten games as away underdogs, but are 6-4 against the line in this scenario. Backing the Under in games involving either of these sides has been a highly profitable play – the Under has saluted in ten of the past 14 games played by the Lions. This is a game that the market does look to have just about right and I am happy to stay out from a betting perspective. Stormers' Ramone Samuels (front) is tackled by Highlanders' Tom Franklin during the Super Rugby match between New Zealand's Otago Highlanders and South Africa's Western Stormers at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on March 9, 2018. Back Brumbies To Cover The Line (-4.5 Points) @ $1.67, Sunday 16 February, 12:05am, Emirates Airlines Park. ... Durban, 17th February 2021: The Sharks confirm the signing of Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain,... Read More. In the latest news, on the morning of January 7th 2021, it was announced that USA company, MVM Holdings have purchased 51% equity in the Sharks Rugby franchise. Feb 18, 2021 - Explore LoveSportsStream's board "Super Rugby Live Stream" on Pinterest. / AFP PHOTO / Marty MELVILLE. 25 Feb 2021. Through two matches this season, they have been outscored 102-17 by the two competition heavyweights, the Reds and Brumbies. “We want to win all our games, we just want to play our best rugby and we know that if we do, we can win these final pool games.”. The Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. The Stormers have played some outstanding during the season to date, while the Sharks have been more businesslike in their approach and only just got the job done against the Jaguares. We provide no warranty about accuracy or completeness. The Sharks have won four of their past nine games as away underdogs and they do look as though they could be the big improvers in Super Rugby this season. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. The Sharks have been strong at home, with three straight covers at Kings Park and with a line hovering around a try, it’s a good play to back them to make it four in a row. Duncan Taylor extends Saracens stay. Fixtures & Results . Worcester. 25 Feb 2021. Is gambling a problem for you? Fixtures. The line of 9.5 points seems just about right based on the two sides performances so far this season and there simply is no value on offer in any of these betting markets. We have another Friday afternoon blockbuster in Super Rugby this weekend as the Blues host the Hurricanes in the opening game of the weekend. Backing the Lions continues to be a profitable play in Super Rugby and they should be able to cover what is a fairly small line with ease. Back Crusaders To Beat The Line (-16.5 Points), Sunday 4 March, 12:05pm, Kings Park Stadium. The Crusaders have won their past 17 games as favourites and they are a most impressive 13-3 against the line in this scenario. The Crusaders made it two fighting wins on the trot with their effort against the Highlanders and they have not lost to the Reds since the 2011 Super Rugby Grand Final. It’s easily the biggest NRL coaching rivalry of the last 20 years – Wayne Bennett up against Craig Bellamy. Out of all the teams in Super Rugby, the Sharks might just be off to the best start. The Chiefs have been far from a profitable betting side in the past 12 months and they are an extremely poor 2-6 against the line as favourites, while they are just 5-3 in straight-up betting. The Highlanders have won the past four games played between these sides and have done so in fairly comfortable fashion. renew season tickets. 20:29 Feb 13. Of course as impressive as the Reds were, the Crusaders looked nothing short of exceptional in their demolition of the Hurricanes and any confidence in Queensland would have quickly eroded at the sight of that performance. It seems like it’s a fairly safe proclamation to make: The Waratahs are the worst team in Super Rugby AU. The Waratahs have won only one of their past six games as away underdogs, but their record against the Rebels is excellent and they are 5-1 against the line in this scenario. It really is tough to separate these two sides, but the Hurricanes have won three of the past four games played by these sides and they got the job done the last time that they played at FMG Stadium Waikato. Events. official home of the dhl stormers and dhl western province. Recommended Bet: Back The Brumbies To Beat The Line (-9.5 points), Saturday 12 March, 5:35pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium. Sharks CEO, Eduard Coetzee sealed the deal with the USA investors as their negotiations with Western Province and Stormers fell through at the end of last year. In saying that, I haven’t been impressed with what I’ve seen from the Highlanders this season and their recent record away from home is dreadful. This is one of the games of the round as both these teams are 2-0 and are on top of the two separate divisions in the South African Conference. The Sharks are going to have to keep a sharp eye on Augustus when defending on their own tryline, as the 23-year-old has a habit of being able to bulldoze his way over from short range. We have already been treated to a number of excellent games during the 2018 Super Rugby season and there are a number of highly-anticipated fixtures set to take place this weekend. Friday 10 March, 5:35pm, FMG Stadium Waikato. SuperSport 1 (subscription required) at 17:10 (SAST). Live Match Stats - Australia - Brisbane Premier League, Centenary Stormers vs University Queensland FC, March 19, 2021 - Football365 Saturday 15 February, 2:45pm, Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. The Sunwolves return to Super Rugby action following their second week bye, while the Cheetahs are still chasing their first win of the season after suffering narrow losses at the hands of both the Jaguares and the Cheetahs. The Sunwolves and Kings return to action after their week off for the bye, with the Sunwolves set to host their very first home game at Singapore National Stadium. Here on SofaScore livescore you can find all Sharks vs Stormers previous results sorted by their H2H matches. Unfortunately the Auckland based side are making their first trip to the Buenos Aires cauldron and have lost their last three on the road. Even though it feels very odd to see the Force favoured in anything, the Waratahs have looked that hopeless so far I’ll happily back them to win and cover the very small line. They didn’t come away with the win, but there was plenty to like about the performance of the Sunwolves against the Brumbies last weekend and if they can continue to play at that level, they will be more than competitive this season. It could not have been a better start to the season for the Bulls and they could prove to be one of the big improvers in Super Rugby this season. 20:03 Feb 13. They have won their past ten games at the venue and they have covered the line in nine of these victories. They weren’t disgraced against the Lions last weekend, but the Jaguares are a tougher challenge. Back Sunwolves To Beat The Line (-7.5 Points). The Sharks are traveling to Cape Town this weekend to take on the Stormers. “This weekend gives us another chance to play in front of our fans at Newlands, so we are determined to put together a good performance. We have gotten off to a flying start to the season and our complete 2018 Super Rugby round 3 tips can be found below! Sharks Stormers live score (and video online live stream*) starts on 14 Mar 2020 at 13:05 UTC time in Super Rugby - Rugby Union. The Jaguares suffered a surprise loss at the hands of the Hurricanes last weekend and they are a side that rarely suffers back-to-back defeats. The market can’t separate the Blues and the Chiefs ahead of this Friday Night Blockbuster. See more ideas about super rugby, rugby, streaming. This is their chance to win and they have won their past six games against the Force, but they won only four of their seven games as home favourites last season and were 3-4 against the line in this scenario. Sunday 7 March, 2:30pm, Orangetheory Stadium. The Brumbies were far from disgraced in their season opener against the Brumbies and they suffered a heart-breaking defeat at the hands of the Sharks last weekend. Saturday 12 March, 9:55pm , Singapore National Stadium. The Lions improved their record to 2-0 with their win over the Waratahs last weekend and they will start this clash as narrow favourites. Small-Smith remains committed to the Toyota Cheetahs. official partners/suppliers. It’s been a nightmare beginning to 2021 for the Waratahs and they host the Western Force in an early season desperation derby. They were excellent against the Crusaders and, on the back of that performance, it is tough to see them having any issues with the Sunwolves. They have won three of their past four games as away favourites for a narrow profit, but they are only 1-3 against the line in this scenario. This is another clash that the market looks to have just about right. Super Rugby rolls on for another weekend with four huge matches in store. The Rebels have won only four of their past seven games as home favourites, for a clear betting loss, and they have won only two of their past 12 matches against the Waratahs. With 71 points scored and a meagre 17 against, the South African side will be a tough out for the Stormers who come into this game full of confidence. Our preparation fixtures kick off this Sunday as the Cell C Sharks... Read More. This a tough road trip for the Cheetahs and you couldn’t possibly back them as favourites, while the Sunwolves still have the hunger in them to claim their maiden Super Rugby victory and are capable of recording an upset win. They have nothing to lose and will want to finish the tournament off on a positive. Pro D2 2020/21. It would not surprise to see another strong effort from the Sunwolves and they can cover the line with a start of 7.5 points. FOX SPORTS is the only place to be this weekend to catch all nine NRL trial matches on Kayo, headlined by exclusive coverage of the 2021 Charity Shield, this Saturday, February 27 … The Blues started their season with an upset victory over the Highlanders before they went down to the Crusaders last weekend, while the Hurricanes are already at a crossroads after starting the season with two straight losses. “South African derbies are always tough and this should be a great game to watch, we are looking forward to the challenge,” he said. Saturday 11 March, 7:45pm, Suncorp Stadium. - Rosko Specman makes a return from his injury and joins William Small-Smith at wing. Tips, recommendations and commentary are for entertainment only. They have still won eight of their nine games as home favourites and they are an impressive 7-2 against the line in this scenario. We’ve had a full fortnight to digest the Rebels Round 1 win over the Brumbies and how you view this game really comes down to how much you want to take from that first game. The Kings look to be one of the big improvers in Super Rugby this season. ... game-time under the belt.” ... Stormers. The Stormers are the shortest-priced favourites of the weekend and they have an excellent opportunity to continue their flawless start to the Super Rugby season. The round concludes with one of the biggest games of the week as South African rivals the Stormers and Sharks do battle in what could be a key fixture. The Brumbies go into Round 3 of the 2017 Super Rugby without a win, but they will still start this clash with the Western Force as clear favourites. They started last season where they left off, with a big win over the Chiefs, and there is no doubt that they are the team to beat once again. South Africa– Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Lions v Cell C Sharks. The Cheetahs are yet to concede a first-half try in a game in Super Rugby Unlocked, conceding a total of just 12 first-half points in that time. The Cheetahs have made a promising start to the Super Rugby season and they will go into this clash with the Sunwolves as dominant favourites. We’re previewing all four matches below so check out who we are backing. Sunday 16 February, 8:40am, Estadio Jose Amalftiani. The Hurricanes should be able to return to winning form, but there is no value at their current price. The Chiefs have now won three of their past four games away favourites and they have covered the line in each of these wins. They have the home ground advantage in this clash and they have lost just one of their past seven games in front of their home fans. The action gets underway with a big clash between the Blues and the Chiefs before the Reds host the Brumbies in the only Australian Derby of the weekend. TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: DHL Stormers vs Toyota Cheetahs. SA Rugby have confirmed the kick-off of the 2021 season with a number of preparation fixtures for eight provincial teams ahead of the British and Irish Lions series. With the injuries slowly decimating the Sunwolves side, that just swings the pendulum the way of the Chiefs and the points here. The post-Richard Graham era begins for the Reds with a road trip to Melbourne for a clash with the Rebels, who return to Australia after suffering a 20 point defeat against the Bulls in South Africa. As Super Rugby moves into Round 3 there are three sides with a perfect record of two wins from two games but no side has been as impressive as the Sharks. The Blues have the home-ground advantage and they will go into this clash as narrow favourites, despite going down to the Chiefs last weekend. Head to head is fine to back in here but with a line as small as 2.5 points, why not take a little bit of extra value? The Lions finally get a home game after trips to face the Jaguares and Stormers and return to their fortress looking to extend a five game winning run at Ellis Park. Recommended Bet: Back The Sunwolves To Win @ $2.80, Sunday 13 March, 12:05am, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. While the Force may be a slightly easier out, this could be the perfect chance for the boys from Perth to win their first Super Rugby match since they were unceremoniously kicked out of the competition in 2017. Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will not be able to attend the match. Back The Lions To Beat The Line (-2.5 Points). The action starts with a blockbuster between the Chiefs and the Hurricanes before the Blues take on the Highlanders in another New Zealand Derby. using Secure Sockets Layer with 2048-bit encryption. The Blues played some excellent Rugby at times against the Highlanders last Friday, but the defence continues to be an issue and their horrible record against the Chiefs should not be ignored. Both of these sides suffered first up defeats in Super Rugby Aotearoa and this an early contest between two sides who will probably be looking to avoid the wooden spoon. Thomas du Toit will play his 50th Super Rugby match for the Sharks this Saturday. Of the Stormers, Esterhuizen admitted that it won’t be easy against a side playing for nothing but pride. They face a tough challenge to go back-to-back against the Highlanders – who scored a narrow win over the Hurricanes – last weekend and they are clearly outsiders in betting again. The Reds have generally saved their best performances for Suncorp Stadium and they are 3-1 against the line as home underdogs. They have won just one of their past four games as away underdogs and they have the same record against the line, while they have not beaten the Sharks in South Africa since 2009. They are 3-1 against the line as away favourites, while the Force have a very poor record in front of their home fans and have beaten the line just once in their past eight games at NIB Stadium. Back The Force To Beat The Line (+5.5 Points). The Jaguares were unable to turn Estadio Jose Amalfitani into a fortress last season and they finished the season with just three wins from their seven games in front of their home fans. Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021. Back the Highlanders to Win by 1-12 @ $2.63. Neither side has really played inspiring defence with the Chiefs giving up 84 and the Sunwolves 76 points this season, or to put it more simply, the two worst totals so far. In New Zealand they have a battle of the battlers of their own on the cards with the Chiefs and Highlanders kicking off the weekend’s action. The Kings were a profitable betting play as home underdogs last season and they are a better team than their current price suggests. Prediction: Stormers Margin: Three points. It is a surprise that the Chiefs are not clear favourites for this clash and they are excellent value at their current price of $1.91. 25 Feb 2021. The Sunwolves were very impressive without winning against the Lions in their first Super Rugby encounter and that performance looks even stronger after the Lions upstaged the Chiefs last week. The Brumbies are the only Australian side to win a game in Super Rugby this season and they are favourites to take their record to 3-0 when they host the Highlanders on Saturday night. They were far from disgraced in their opening game of the season against the Jaguares and they got the job done against the Sunwolves fairly comfortably. The Highlanders are yet to win a game in Super Rugby this season, but they were far from disgraced against the Crusaders last weekend. Saturday 3 March, 3:15pm, Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. Sunday 12 March, 6:40am, Estadio Jose Amalfitani. Complete The South African's latest reader survey by 31 March 2021 and win R6000 in cash. enter the dhl w.p. Top League 2021. shop. It is the Sharks that will start this clash with the Waratahs as clear favourites. CONFIRMED: Kolisi to leave Stormers for Sharks. Not only have they won both games so far, but they are the only side to pick up back to back bonus points for outscoring their opponents by three tries or more. sponsors. The Southern Kings were the most disappointing of the three new Super Rugby franchises in the opening round of the season and they face a very tough  challenge against a Lions side that will be smarting after their shock loss to the Lions last weekend. Both the Stormers and the Sharks need a win to progress to the Super Rugby play-offs, so that makes their Newlands meeting today (kick-off 3.05pm) a proper crunch match. It was a poor start to the Super Rugby season for the Hurricanes, but they are clear favourites to bounce back against the Jaguares. The Stormers have looked the goods during the Super Rugby season to date and, amazingly, they have not conceded a single point in their two games to date. The Lions have been the early suprise packets in Super Rugby this season and they produced an outstanding performance to upset the Chiefs away from home last season. They have not had any trouble winning away from home in recent seasons and they won two of their three games as away underdogs for a profit. Read today's tips and betting previews for racing and sports. Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck said that his team will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note against the Sharks. The Jaguares have started their season with a pair of losses and they continue to be a tough team to trust from a betting perspective. These two sides played out a draw in May last year, but before that the Chiefs had won their previous 11 games against the Blues and have a simply outstanding record against their rivals. The Blues were finally able to end their losing streak on the road when they beat the Waratahs comfortably last weekend and they have played some excellent rugby during the season to date. Last time these teams met in 2017, the Crusaders only just snuck home 22-20 at Suncorp for what was their sixth straight win over the Queenslanders, the Reds last win over the Christchurch side was the 2011 Super Rugby Final. This is a tricky game to analyse as both sides are filled with completely new faces in 2016 and I am happy to stay out of this game from a betting standpoint. I’m not quite sure they can get over the top of the Brumbies outright but with a line of almost two converted tries, it seems like a number far too high for this fixture. Last year the Chiefs cruised to a 61-10 win away to the Sunwolves but their 2017 clash in Waikato was much closer, finishing 27-20.