Brumbies

The World Cup-winning coach has an impeccable CV, with an illustrious coaching career that has taken him all over the globe. But he has a reputation problem

Whatever happens to the Stormers on Saturday it is the New Zealand team that has been the most destructive this season.

The table-topping Wellington Hurricanes put their unbeaten run on the line against the defending Super 15 champions NSW Waratahs.

The Sharks have clung to first place in the Super Rugby table by taking a bonus point from a 16-9 loss to the Brumbies in a top of the table clash.

A dominant forward pack allowed the Canterbury Crusaders’ to maintain their Super15 winning streak when they downed the ACT Brumbies 40-20.

Reacting to media reports that Jake White has quit as coach of the Brumbies, Sharks’ boss John Smit said White could add value to the SA team.

Australian media has reported that Jake White has quit as Brumbies coach with two years left on his contract.

The Chiefs came from behind to beat the Brumbies 27-22 in the Super 15 final, reinforcing their standing as the southern hemisphere rugby powerhouse.

A last-minute try by Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani and a number of dubious decisions saw the Bulls go down 26-23 in their Super Rugby semifinal.

The White Knight has had great success in steering the Brumbies to glory. That’s quite enough of that.

The Brumbies have survived intense pressure to cling on to a 19-19 Super 15 draw with the Queensland Reds and stay top of the Australian conference.

Three wins by Australian teams over New Zealand opponents have reshaped the Super Rugby championship during the ninth round.

Following his revamp of the Brumbies, the former Bok coach may be in line for the Wallabies job

A strong start from the Brumbies helped maintain their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season with a 29-10 bonus point victory over the Sharks.

Coach John Plumtree admits the Sharks have yet to hit their stride this season, but he hopes that will change when they meet the Brumbies in Durban.