2000 Super 12 season

Men's rugby union club competition February 2021 July 2023 2000 Super 12 AustraliaSouth AfricaNew Zealand Round-robin and knockout New Zealand Crusaders 3 69 Australia Stirling Mortlock (194)(ACT Brumbies) Australia Andrew Walker (13)(ACT Brumbies) 1999 1999 Super 12 season 2001 2001 Super 12 season The 2000 Super 12 season was the fifth season of the Super 12, an annual rugby union competition contested by teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The season ran from February to May 2000, with each team playing all the others once. At the end of the regular season, the top four teams entered the playoff semi finals, with the first placed team playing the fourth and the second placed team playing the third. The winner of each semi final qualified for the final, which was contested by the Crusaders and the Brumbies at Bruce Stadium, Canberra. The Crusaders won 20–19 to win their third consecutive Super 12 title. Table + Key to colours     Top four teams advance to playoffs TeamPldWDLPFPAPDBPPts1AUS Brumbies11902393196+1979452NZL Crusaders11803369293+767393NZL Highlanders11605320280+408324RSA Cats11704320334-144325RSA Stormers11614298276+225316NZL Blues11605300262+386307AUS Reds11605317305+126308NZL Hurricanes11605308329−295299AUS Waratahs11506273258+1552510NZL Chiefs11308257352−9582011RSA Bulls11128231395−16431112RSA Sharks11119235341−10639 Results Round 1 25 February 2000 Hurricanes New Zealand 40–23 South Africa Sharks Westpac Stadium, Wellington 33,442 25 February 2000 Brumbies Australia 15–18 New Zealand Blues Andrew Walker (2) Stirling Mortlock Stirling Mortlock Charles RiechelmannFinau Maka Adrian Cashmore Adrian Cashmore (2) Bruce Stadium, Canberra 14,000 Andre Watson RSA 26 February 2000 Northern Bulls South Africa 19–23 South Africa Cats Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 43,000 26 February 2000 Highlanders New Zealand 50–13 Australia Reds Marc Ellis (2), Romi Ropati (2), Jeff Wilson, Rico Gear Tony Brown (4) Tony Brown (4) Chris Latham Shane Drahm Shane Drahm (2) Carisbrook, Dunedin Tappe Henning RSA 26 February 2000 Stormers South Africa 22–15 Australia Waratahs Newlands Stadium, Cape Town 44,000 27 February 2000 Chiefs New Zealand 24–27 New Zealand Crusaders Chresten Davis, Loki Crichton Glen Jackson Glen Jackson (4) Caleb Ralph, Todd Blackadder Andrew Mehrtens (3) Andrew Mehrtens (4) Aaron Mauger Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Paddy O'Brien NZL Round 2 3 March 2000 Highlanders New Zealand 27–20 South Africa Sharks Carisbrook, Dunedin 4 March 2000 Hurricanes New Zealand 43–25 Australia Reds Tana Umaga (3), Christian Cullen, Jason O'Halloran, Jonah Lomu David Holwell (5) David Holwell Damian Smith, Fletcher Dyson, Sam Cordingley Shane Drahm (2) Shane Drahm (2) Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Andy Turner RSA 4 March 2000 Cats South Africa 22–18 South Africa Stormers Ellis Park, Johannesburg 26,500 4 March 2000 Northern Bulls South Africa 13–33 Australia Waratahs Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 5 March 2000 Blues New Zealand 25–32 New Zealand Chiefs North Harbour, Auckland 25,000 Round 3 10 March 2000 Crusaders New Zealand 32–20 New Zealand Blues Caleb Ralph, Leon MacDonald, Scott Robertson Andrew Mehrtens Andrew Mehrtens (3) Andrew Mehrtens Troy Flavell (2), Mark Robinson Hayden Taylor Hayden Taylor Jade Stadium, Christchurch Kelvin Deaker NZL 10 March 2000 Brumbies Australia 51–10 South Africa Sharks Andrew Walker (3)Mark Bartholomeusz (2)Jim WilliamsJoe Roff Stirling Mortlock (5) Stirling Mortlock (2) Clinton van Rensburg Gaffie du Toit Gaffie du Toit Bruce Stadium, Canberra 10,900 Steve Walsh NZL 11 March 2000 Highlanders New Zealand 35–19 New Zealand Hurricanes Carisbrook, Dunedin 11 March 2000 Waratahs Australia 51–16 South Africa Cats Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 20,024 11 March 2000 Stormers South Africa 19–19 South Africa Northern Bulls Newlands Stadium, Cape Town 45,177 Round 4 17 March 2000 Highlanders New Zealand 33–31 South Africa Cats Carisbrook, Dunedin 18 March 2000 Waratahs Australia 19–26 South Africa Sharks Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 18 March 2000 Chiefs New Zealand 19–24 New Zealand Hurricanes Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 18 March 2000 Reds Australia 19–27 New Zealand Crusaders Chris Latham Shane Drahm Shane Drahm (4) Justin Marshall, Leon MacDonald, Ron Cribb Andrew Mehrtens (3) Andrew Mehrtens (2) Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane 18,500 Andre Watson RSA 18 March 2000 Stormers South Africa 15–29 Australia Brumbies Percy Montgomery (5) Owen Finegan (2)Ipolito FenukitauStirling Mortlock Stirling Mortlock (3) Stirling Mortlock Newlands Stadium, Cape Town 35,177 Paddy O'Brien NZL Round 5 24 March 2000 Blues New Zealand 31–17 Australia Waratahs Eden Park, Auckland 25 March 2000 Hurricanes New Zealand 29–23 South Africa Cats Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North 25 March 2000 Northern Bulls South Africa 19–28 Australia Brumbies Anton Leonard Jannie de Beer Jannie de Beer (3) Jannie de Beer Mark Bartholomeusz (2)George Gregan Stirling Mortlock (2) Stirling Mortlock (3) Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 18,514 Kelvin Deaker NZL 25 March 2000 Crusaders New Zealand 47–31 South Africa Stormers Marika Vunibaka (2), Caleb Ralph, Justin Marshall, Ron Cribb, Todd Blackadder Andrew Mehrtens (3), Leon MacDonald Andrew Mehrtens (3) Chean Roux (2), De Wet Barry, Cobus Visagie Braam van Straaten (2), Dan van Zyl, Percy Montgomery Braam van Straaten Trafalgar Park, Nelson Stuart Dickinson AUS 25 March 2000 Reds Australia 37–17 New Zealand Chiefs Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane Round 6 31 March 2000 Hurricanes New Zealand 14–25 New Zealand Blues Westpac Stadium, Wellington 33,666 1 April 2000 Northern Bulls South Africa 14–14 South Africa Sharks Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 21,000 1 April 2000 Reds Australia 31–16 Australia Waratahs Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane 1 April 2000 Crusaders New Zealand 42–36 New Zealand Highlanders Ron Cribb (2), Caleb Ralph, Marika Vunibaka, Norm Berryman Andrew Mehrtens (4) Andrew Mehrtens (3) Karl Te Nana, Kelvin Middleton, Pita Alatini, Rua Tipoki Rua Tipoki, Tony Brown Tony Brown (3) Tony Brown Jade Stadium, Christchurch Steve Walsh NZL 1 April 2000 Brumbies Australia 64–0 South Africa Cats Owen Finegan (3)Andrew WalkerGraeme BondIpolito FenukitauJoe RoffMark BartholomeuszStirling Mortlock Stirling Mortlock (8) Stirling Mortlock Bruce Stadium, Canberra Colin Hawke NZL 2 April 2000 Chiefs New Zealand 25–28 South Africa Stormers Growers Stadium, Pukekohe Round 7 7 April 2000 Hurricanes New Zealand 28–22 New Zealand Crusaders Christian Cullen (2), Jonah Lomu (2) David Holwell (4) Marika Vunibaka, Todd Blackadder Andrew Mehrtens (4) Westpac Stadium, Wellington 32,697 Paddy O'Brien NZL 7 April 2000 Brumbies Australia 34–15 New Zealand Highlanders Andrew WalkerDavid GiffinJoe RoffStephen Larkham Stirling Mortlock Stirling Mortlock (4) Tony Brown (5) Bruce Stadium, Canberra 15,028 Andre Watson RSA 8 April 2000 Sharks South Africa 27–28 South Africa Cats Kings Park Stadium, Durban 36,000 8 April 2000 Reds Australia 34–15 South Africa Northern Bulls Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane 8 April 2000 Blues New Zealand 18–39 South Africa Stormers Eden Park, Auckland 9 April 2000 Chiefs New Zealand 30–37 Australia Waratahs Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 2,500https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-chiefs-in-danger-of-super-12-sack/NTBSM5Y4H5BG3Y2PMAPO5J5WKI/ Rugby: Chiefs in danger of Super 12 sack Round 8 14 April 2000 Reds Australia 37–24 South Africa Stormers Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane 14 April 2000 Blues New Zealand 26–16 New Zealand Highlanders Eden Park, Auckland 15 April 2000 Waratahs Australia 30–25 Australia Brumbies Matt BurkeScott Staniforth Matt Burke Matt Burke (6) Andrew WalkerBill YoungJim Williams Stirling Mortlock (2) Stirling Mortlock (2) Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 33,987 Stuart Dickinson AUS 15 April 2000 Sharks South Africa 24–32 New Zealand Crusaders Pieter Muller (2), Jacques Greeff Gaffie du Toit (3) Gaffie du Toit Caleb Ralph, Leon MacDonald, Mark Mayerhofler, Ron Cribb Andrew Mehrtens (3) Andrew Mehrtens (2) Kings Park Stadium, Durban 26,965 Scott Young AUS 15 April 2000 Chiefs New Zealand 40–7 South Africa Northern Bulls Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 8,000 Round 9 21 April 2000 Highlanders New Zealand 38–6 New Zealand Chiefs Carisbrook, Dunedin 21 April 2000 Brumbies Australia 47–28 New Zealand Hurricanes Joe RoffMark BartholomeuszPatricio NoriegaRod Kafer Stirling Mortlock (3) Stirling Mortlock (5)Andrew Walker Rod Kafer Alama IeremiaDavid HolwellJonah Lomu David Holwell (2) David Holwell (3) Bruce Stadium, Canberra 16,271 Tappe Henning RSA 22 April 2000 Blues New Zealand 54–11 South Africa Northern Bulls Eden Park, Auckland 22 April 2000 Sharks South Africa 13–24 Australia Reds Kings Park Stadium, Durban 20,541 22 April 2000 Cats South Africa 54–31 New Zealand Crusaders Thinus Delport (2), Grant Esterhuizen, Japie Mulder, Rassie Erasmus, Werner Swanepoel Louis Koen (6) Louis Koen (3) Louis Koen Afato So'oalo, Greg Feek, Leon MacDonald Andrew Mehrtens (2) Andrew Mehrtens (4) Ellis Park, Johannesburg Andrew Cole AUS Round 10 28 April 2000 Crusaders New Zealand 75–27 South Africa Northern Bulls Caleb Ralph (3), Marika Vunibaka (3), Justin Marshall (2), Chris Jack, Dallas Seymour, Scott Robertson Aaron Mauger (6), Andrew Mehrtens (4) Frikkie Welsh, Henry Pedro, Jaco van der Westhuyzen Jannie de Beer (3) Jannie de Beer Jannie de Beer Jade Stadium, Christchurch Wayne Erickson AUS 29 April 2000 Cats South Africa 36–32 Australia Reds Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 22,000 29 April 2000 Chiefs New Zealand 17–45 Australia Brumbies George Leaupepe Glen Jackson (4) Andrew Walker (3)Jeremy PaulStephen LarkhamStirling Mortlock Stirling Mortlock (6) Stirling Mortlock Rugby Park, Hamilton Jonathan Kaplan RSA 29 April 2000 Stormers South Africa 27–13 New Zealand Highlanders Newlands Stadium, Cape Town 40,152 29 April 2000 Waratahs Australia 20–27 New Zealand Hurricanes Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 32,888 30 April 2000 Sharks South Africa 19–30 New Zealand Blues Kings Park Stadium, Durban 23,524 Round 11 5 May 2000 Crusaders New Zealand 22–13 Australia Waratahs Marika Vunibaka (2), Justin Marshall, Leon MacDonald Leon MacDonald Christian Warner Matt Burke Matthew Burke (2) Jade Stadium, Christchurch 20,000 Tappe Henning RSA 5 May 2000 Cats South Africa 34–27 New Zealand Blues Ellis Park, Johannesburg 28,000 6 May 2000 Sharks South Africa 31–44 New Zealand Chiefs Kings Park Stadium, Durban 6 May 2000 Brumbies Australia 38–32 Australia Reds Mark BartholomeuszStirling MortlockRod KaferStephen Larkham Stirling Mortlock (3) Stirling Mortlock (4) George Gregan Matt CockbainSam Cordingley Shane Drahm (2) Shane Drahm (6) Canberra Stadium, Canberra 19,984 6 May 2000 Northern Bulls South Africa 40–42 New Zealand Highlanders Puma Stadium, Witbank 7 May 2000 Stormers South Africa 43–23 New Zealand Hurricanes Newlands Stadium, Cape Town 42,446 Round 12 12 May 2000 Waratahs Australia 22–15 New Zealand Highlanders Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 23,000https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-meeuws-injury-costs-the-highlanders/LMYYBKSKQEKUOMXB2YEDADYZQA/ Rugby: Meeuws' injury costs the Highlanders 12 May 2000 Northern Bulls South Africa 47–33 New Zealand Hurricanes Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 12 May 2000 Crusaders New Zealand 12–17 AUS Brumbies Leon MacDonald (4) Andrew WalkerMitch Hardy Stirling Mortlock (2) Stirling Mortlock Jade Stadium, Christchurch Andre Watson RSA 12 May 2000 Sharks South Africa 28–32 South Africa Stormers Kings Park Stadium, Durban 13 May 2000 Cats South Africa 53–3 New Zealand Chiefs Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 13 May 2000 Reds Australia 33–26 New Zealand Blues Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane Finals Semi finals 20 May 2000 Brumbies Australia 28–5 South Africa Cats Andrew WalkerJoe RoffMitch Hardy Stirling Mortlock (2) Stirling Mortlock (3) Jannie van der Walt Bruce Stadium, Canberra 25,126https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-late-try-blitz-by-brumbies/QORSM5LDSWUWAFRCULIFSGEIA4/ Rugby: Late try blitz by Brumbies Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) 20 May 2000 Crusaders New Zealand 37–15 New Zealand Highlanders Marika Vunibaka (2), Ron Cribb Andrew Mehrtens (2) Andrew Mehrtens (6) Byron Kelleher, Simon Maling Brendan Laney Tony Brown Jade Stadium, Christchurch Wayne Erickson (Australia) Grand final 27 May 2000 Brumbies Australia 19–20 New Zealand Crusaders George Smith Stirling Mortlock Stirling Mortlock (4) Ron Cribb Andrew Mehrtens (5) Bruce Stadium, Canberra 27,489https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-12-final-heads-for-sellout/Q3S4JQASOTSIKTPNMTTUGRA4UQ/?c_id=4&objectid=3567390 Super 12 final heads for sellout Andre Watson (South Africa) _brumbiesleft _brumbieskit _brumbiesright _brumbiessocks FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 001C3F FFFFFF Brumbies _two_red_cuff_stripes _redhorizontal _two_red_cuff_stripes _3_stripes_red 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 Crusaders 15Andrew Walker 14Joe Roff 13Rod Kafer 12Stirling Mortlock 11Mark Bartholomeusz 10Stephen Larkham 9 George Gregan (c) 8 Jim Williams 7 Ipolito Fenukitau 6 Brett Robinson (c) 5 Justin Harrison 4 David Giffin 3 Patricio Noriega 2 Jeremy Paul 1 Bill YoungSubstitutes: Coach:AUS Eddie Jones 15Leon MacDonald 14Caleb Ralph 13Daryl Gibson 12Mark Robinson 11Marika Vunibaka 10Andrew Mehrtens 9 Ben Hurst 8 Ron Cribb 7 Reuben Thorne 6 Scott Robertson 5 Norm Maxwell 4 Todd Blackadder (c) 3 Greg Feek 2 Mark Hammett 1 Greg SomervilleSubstitutions: Coach:NZL Robbie Deans Individual records Top point scorers Name Tries Convs Pens DGs Total Stirling Mortlock 4 39 32 — 194 Andrew Mehrtens — 25 36 1 161 Willem de Waal — 8 10 — 46 Peter Grant — 10 5 — 35 Justin Peach 1 6 5 — 32 Top try scorers Name Tries Andrew Walker 13 Marika Vunibaka 11 Christian Cullen 10 Breyton Paulse 10 Caleb Ralph 8 References 1 1 Category:Super Rugby seasons 1 Super 12