2008 Super 14 season

Men's rugby union club competition May 2015 May 2015 2008 Super 14 185px Official logo AustraliaSouth AfricaNew Zealand Round-robin and knockout NZL Crusaders 7 91 519 NZL Stephen Donald (150)(Chiefs) NZL Lelia Masaga (8)(Chiefs) 2007 2007 Super 14 season 2009 2009 Super 14 season The 2008 Super 14 season started in February 2008 with pre-season matches held from mid-January. It finished on 31 May, when the Crusaders won their seventh Super Rugby title with a 20–12 victory over the Waratahs in front of the Crusaders' home fans at AMI Stadium. The 2008 season was the third of the expansion, which led to the name change to the Super 14. The schedule, which covered 3½ months, featured a total of 94 matches, with each team playing one full round robin against the 13 other teams, two semi-finals and a final. Every team received one bye over the 14 rounds. Introduction of Experimental law variations Playing rugby union The 2008 competition is currently the highest level competition to trial any of the International Rugby Board's (IRB) Experimental law variations (ELVs). The laws had been trialled in various competitions in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. The highest level competition the laws had previously been introduced to was the 2007 Australian Rugby Championship. The introduction of the laws for the 2008 season was approved by the competition's governing body, SANZAR, at a meeting on 4 December 2007.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10480254 Rule changes to 'supercharge Super 14' nzherald.co.nz 2008-12-05 2008-12-04 Geenty Mark SANZAR decided not to adopt all the ELVs, and decided to adopt the following: The corner posts are moved so that they are outside the junction of the touchline and goal-line. A player will also not be in touch if they are touching the corner post unless they are also touching either the touchline, or ground over the touchline. A ball can be thrown backwards on a quick throw-in rather than having to be thrown straight. The offside line will now occur immediately once a tackle is made. At the breakdown the Scrum-half (half-back) cannot be touched unless they are touching the ball. During a scrum, with the exception of forwards in the scrum, and each team's scrum-half, the offside line will now be 5 metres behind the hindmost foot of a scrum. With the exception of offside, not entering the breakdown through the gate, and foul-play, the punishment will be a free kick.http://www.planetrugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2942686,00.html SANZAR embrace ELVs for S14 planetrugby.com 2008-12-04 2008-12-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20081103223412/http://www.planetrugby.com/Story/0%2C18259%2C3551_2942686%2C00.html 3 November 2008 dead Table main Rugby 2008 Super 14 table Q n n y CRU NZL Crusaders WAR AUS Waratahs SHA RSA Sharks HUR NZL Hurricanes STO RSA Stormers BLU NZL Blues CHI NZL Chiefs FOR AUS Force BRU AUS Brumbies BUL RSA Bulls HIG NZL Highlanders RED AUS Reds CHE RSA Cheetahs LIO RSA Lions 11 0 2 369 176 8 9 1 3 255 186 5 9 1 3 271 209 4 8 1 4 310 204 7 8 1 4 269 211 7 8 0 5 354 267 8 7 0 6 348 349 6 7 0 6 247 278 4 6 0 7 277 317 6 6 0 7 324 347 4 3 0 10 257 338 7 3 1 9 258 323 4 1 0 12 255 428 9 2 1 10 206 367 2 green2 Advance to playoffs A A A A 2008-05-17 Results Round 1 15 February 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 34–3 AUS Brumbies Tries: Mose Tuiali'i (2), Brad Thorn, Dan CarterCon: Dan Carter (4)Pen: Dan Carter (2) Pen: Julian Huxley AMI Stadium, Christchurch 16,254 Mark Lawrence (South Africa) 15 February 2008 19:05 Reds AUS 22–16 NZL Highlanders Tries: John Roe (2), Clinton SchifcofskeCon: Clinton Schifcofske (2)Pen: Clinton Schifcofske Tries: Adam ThomsonCon: Mike DelanyPen: Paul Williams (2), Daniel Bowden Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 19,183 Marius Jonker (South Africa) 15 February 2008 19:10 Sharks RSA 17–10 AUS Western Force Tries: Jacques Botes, Stefan TerblancheCon: Ruan Pienaar (2)Pen: François Steyn Tries: Luke HolmesCon: Matt GiteauPen: Cameron Shepherd ABSA Stadium, Durban 30,043 Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand) 16 February 2008 19:35 Blues NZL 32–14 NZL Chiefs Tries: Danny Lee, Troy Flavell, Joe Rokocoko, Ben AtigaCon: Nick Evans (3)Pen: Nick Evans (2) Tries: Mils MuliainaPen: Stephen Donald (3) Eden Park, Auckland 23,480 Lyndon Bray (New Zealand) 16 February 2008 19:40 Waratahs AUS 20–3 NZL Hurricanes Tries: Lachlan Turner (2), Rocky ElsomCon: Kurtley BealePen: Kurtley Beale Pen: Jimmy Gopperth Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 27,011 Craig Joubert (South Africa) 16 February 2008 17:00 Stormers RSA 9–16 RSA Bulls Pen: Peter Grant (3) Tries: Bryan HabanaCon: Derick HougaardPen: Derick Hougaard (3) Newlands, Cape Town 47,896 Willie Roos (South Africa) 16 February 2008 19:05 Cheetahs RSA 22–23 RSA Lions Tries: Eddie Fredericks, Duane Vermeulen, Barend PieterseCon: Jacques-Louis Potgieter (2)Pen: Jacques-Louis Potgieter Tries: Franco van der Merwe, Doppies la GrangeCon: Louis Strydom, Earl RosePen: Louis Strydom (2), Earl Rose Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 17,231 Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) Round 2 22 February 2008 19:35 Hurricanes NZL 23–18 AUS Reds Tries: Tane Tuʻipulotu, Ma'a NonuCon: Jimmy Gopperth (2)Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (3) Tries: Van Humphries, John RoeCon: Clinton SchifcofskePen: Clinton Schifcofske (2) Westpac Stadium, Wellington 15,682 Mark Lawrence (South Africa) 22 February 2008 18:00 Cheetahs RSA 15–16 AUS Western Force Tries: Hennie Daniller, Heinrich BrüssowCon: Jacques-Louis PotgieterPen: Conrad Barnard Tries: Matt GiteauCon: Matt GiteauPen: Matt Giteau (3) Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 14,632 Chris Pollock (New Zealand) 22 February 2008 20:05 Bulls RSA 19–54 NZL Crusaders Tries: JP NelCon: Morné SteynPen: Derick Hougaard (4) Tries: Stephen Brett, Andy Ellis, Richie McCaw, Kade Poki, Nasi Manu, Dan Carter, Leon MacDonaldCon: Dan Carter (5)Pen: Dan Carter (3) Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 39,341 Matt Goddard (Australia) 23 February 2008 19:35 Chiefs NZL 20–17 AUS Waratahs Tries: Liam Messam, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Richard KahuiCon: Stephen DonaldPen: Stephen Donald Tries: Ben Jacobs, Sam Harris, Lote TuqiriCon: Kurtley BealePen: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 10,273 Marius Jonker (South Africa) 23 February 2008 19:40 Brumbies AUS 22–20 NZL Highlanders Tries: Anthony Fainga'a, Stephen Hoiles, Penalty tryCon: Julian Huxley (2)Pen: Julian Huxley Tries: Fetuʻu Vainikolo, Chris KingCon: James Wilson (2)Pen: James Wilson (2) Canberra Stadium, Canberra 14,284 Craig Joubert (South Africa) 23 February 2008 17:00 Sharks RSA 12–10 RSA Stormers Pen: Rory Kockett (3), Ruan Pienaar Tries: Ricky JanuarieCon: Peter GrantPen: Peter Grant ABSA Stadium, Durban 29,289 Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand) 23 February 2008 19:05 Lions RSA 10–55 NZL Blues Tries: Jaco van SchalkwykCon: Chris JonckPen: Louis Strydon Tries: Kurtis Haiu (2), Nick Evans, Jerome Kaino, Isa Nacewa, Nick Williams, Rudi WulfCon: Nick Evans (7)Pen: Nick Evans (2) Ellis Park, Johannesburg 11,107 Stuart Dickinson (Australia) Round 3 29 February 2008 19:35 Hurricanes NZL 39–19 NZL Chiefs Tries: Ma'a Nonu, Alby Mathewson, Shannon Paku, Rodney So'oialo, Chris Masoe, Jimmy GopperthCon: Jimmy Gopperth (3)Drop: Tane Tuʻipulotu Tries: Liam Messam, Stephen Donald, Tanerau LatimerCon: Stephen Donald (2) Westpac Stadium, Wellington 16,913 Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) 29 February 2008 18:30 Lions RSA 16–18 AUS Western Force Tries: Jaco van SchalkwykCon: Louis StrydomPen: Louis Strydom (3) Tries: Cameron Shepherd, Tamaiti HoruaCon: Matt GiteauPen: Matt Giteau, Cameron Shepherd Ellis Park, Johannesburg 6,051 Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand) 29 February 2008 20:35 Stormers RSA 0–22 NZL Crusaders Tries: Andy Ellis, Sean Maitland Pen: Dan Carter (4) Newlands, Cape Town 43,724 Matt Goddard (Australia) 1 March 2008 19:25 Highlanders NZL 12–15 AUS Waratahs Tries: Fetuʻu Vainikolo, Adam ThomsonCon: James WilsonPen: Tries: Ben Jacobs, Wycliff PaluCon: Kurtley BealePen: Kurtley Beale Carisbrook, Dunedin 10,203 JC Fortuin (South Africa) 1 March 2008 19:40 Brumbies AUS 43–11 AUS Reds Tries: Mark Chisholm (2), Mark Gerrard, Ben Alexander, Peter Playford, Stephen HoilesCon: Mark Gerrard (5)Pen: Mark Gerrard Tries: John Roe,Pen: Clinton Schifcofske (2) Canberra Stadium, Canberra 15,244 Lyndon Bray (New Zealand) 1 March 2008 17:00 Cheetahs RSA 26–50 NZL Blues Tries: Gavin Passens, JW Jonker, Heinrich Brüssow, Kabamba FloorsCon: Conrad Barnard (2), Meyer Bosman Tries: Joe Rokocoko (3), Isaia Toeava (2), Rudi Wulf, Anthony TuitavakeCon: Nick Evans (6)Pen: Nick Evans Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 22,984 Brett Bowden (Australia) 1 March 2008 19:05 Bulls RSA 15–29 Report RSA Sharks Pen: Morné Steyn (4)Drop: Morné Steyn Tries: Odwa Ndungane, Frédéric Michalak, Keegan Daniel, Jacques BotesCon: Rory Kockott (3)Pen: Rory Kockott Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 44,978 Mark Lawrence (South Africa) Round 4 7 March 2008 19:35 Highlanders NZL 6–10 NZL Hurricanes Pen: James Wilson (2) Tries: Jerry CollinsCon: Jimmy Gopperth (1)Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (1) Carisbrook, Dunedin 8,603 Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) 7 March 2008 19:40 Waratahs AUS 24–17 AUS Brumbies Tries: Tom Carter, Dean Mumm, Lote TuqiriCon: Kurtley Beale (3)Pen: Kurtley Beale Tries: Peter Playford, Julian SalviCon: Mark Gerrard (2)Pen: Mark Gerrard Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 32,371 James Leckie (Australia) 7 March 2008 19:05 Bulls RSA 31–17 RSA Lions Tries: Akona Ndungane (2)Pen: Derick Hougaard (6)Drop: Derick Hougaard Tries: Dusty Noble, Jano Vermaak, Rayno BenjaminCon: Jano Vermaak Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 27,461 JC Fortuin (South Africa) 8 March 2008 19:35 Chiefs NZL 22–20 RSA Cheetahs Tries: Brendon Leonard, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Callum BruceCon: Stephen Donald (2)Pen: Stephen Donald Tries: Eddie Fredericks, Jongi NokweCon: Conrad Barnard (2)Pen: Conrad Barnard (2) Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 10,686 Paul Marks (Australia) 8 March 2008 19:05 Reds AUS 16–34 RSA Stormers Tries: Chris Latham, Leroy HoustonDrop: Berrick Barnes (2) Tries: Peter Grant, Luke Watson, Tonderai Chavhanga, Bolla ConradieCon: Peter Grant (4)Pen: Peter Grant (2) Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 17,830 Chris Pollock (New Zealand) 8 March 2008 19:10 Sharks RSA 22–17 NZL Blues Tries: Keegan Daniel (2), Johann MullerCon: Rory Kockott (2)Pen: Rory Kockott Tries: Nick Evans, Taniela MoaCon: Nick Evans (2)Pen: Nick Evans ABSA Stadium, Durban 34,073 Brett Bowden (Australia) 9 March 2008 17:00 Western Force AUS 24–29 NZL Crusaders Tries: David Pocock, Ryan Cross, Richard Brown, Lachlan MacKayCon: Matt Giteau (2) Tries: Dan Carter (3), Greg Sommerville, Ali Williams, Andy Ellis, Casey LaulalaCon: Dan Carter (7) Subiaco Oval, Perth 27,011 Willie Roos (South Africa) Round 5 14 March 2008 19:35 Chiefs NZL 26–35 RSA Stormers Tries: Richard Kahui, Lelia MasagaCon: Stephen Donald (2)Pen: Stephen Donald (4) Tries: Peter Grant, Tonderai Chavhanga (3), Conrad Jantjes, Penalty tryCon: Peter Grant (3)Pen: Peter Grant (3) Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 10,002 Matt Goddard (Australia) 14 March 2008 19:40 Brumbies AUS 15–33 NZL Hurricanes Tries: Julian Salvi, Tyrone SmithCon: Mark GerrardPen: Mark Gerrard Tries: Chris Masoe (2), Shannon Paku, Hosea Gear, Andrew HoreCon: Jimmy Gopperth (3), Willie Ripia Canberra Stadium, Canberra 14,308 Willie Roos (South Africa) 15 March 2008 17:30 Blues NZL 17–27 AUS Western Force Tries: Tony Woodcock, Anthony TuitavakeCon: Nick Evans, Ben AtigaPen: Ben Atiga Tries: Cameron Shepherd, Richard Brown, Tamaiti HoruaCon: Matt Giteau (3)Pen: Matt Giteau (2) North Harbour Stadium, Albany 13,213 Craig Joubert (South Africa) 15 March 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 55–7 RSA Cheetahs Tries: Scott Hamilton (3), Casey Laulala (2), Sean Maitland, Dan Carter, Leon MacDonald, Ti'i Paulo, Caleb RalphCon: Dan Carter (5)Pen: Tries: Jongi NokweCon: Conrad Barnard AMI Stadium, Christchurch 15,070 Paul Marks (Australia) 15 March 2008 19:05 Reds AUS 40–8 RSA Bulls Tries: Chris Latham, Peter Hynes, Clinton Schifcofske, Morgan Turinui, John RoeCon: Clinton Schifcofske (3)Pen: Clinton Schifcofske (3) Tries: Fourie du PreezPen: Derick Hougaard Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 14,411 Lyndon Bray (New Zealand) 15 March 2008 17:00 Lions RSA 8–16 RSA Sharks Tries: Franco Van der MerwePen: Jaco van Schalkwyk Tries: BJ BothaCon: Rory KockottPen: Rory Kockott (3) Ellis Park, Johannesburg 22331 Mark Lawrence (South Africa) Round 6 21 March 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 34–7 AUS Waratahs Tries: Casey Laulala, Mose Tuiali'i, Wyatt Crockett, Scott HamiltonCon: Dan Carter (4)Pen: Dan Carter (2) Tries: Wycliff PaluCon: Kurtley Beale AMI Stadium, Christchurch 18,000 Craig Joubert (South Africa) 21 March 2008 19:40 Brumbies AUS 29–23 RSA Cheetahs Tries: Mark Chisholm, Peter Playford, Tyrone Smith, Mitchell ChapmanCon: Mark Gerrard (3)Pen: Mark Gerrard Tries: Jongi Nokwe, Tewis de BruynCon: Conrad Barnard, Jacques-Louis PotgieterPen: Conrad Barnard (2), Jacques-Louis Potgieter Canberra Stadium, Canberra 14,076 Steve Walsh (New Zealand) 22 March 2008 14:30 Highlanders NZL 28–36 AUS Western Force Tries: Paul Williams, Aaron Bancroft, Fetuʻu VainikoloCon: Daniel Bowden (2)Pen: Daniel Bowden (3) Tries: Tom Hockings, Richard Brown, Ryan CrossCon: Matt Giteau (3)Pen: Matt Giteau (3), Cameron Shepherd (2) Queenstown Events Centre Oval, Queenstown 7,500 Mark Lawrence (South Africa) 22 March 2008 17:30 Blues NZL 17–14 RSA Stormers Tries: Danny LeePen: Ben Atiga (4) Tries: Conrad JantjesPen: Peter Grant (3) Eden Park, Auckland 18,511 Paul Marks (Australia) 22 March 2008 19:35 Chiefs NZL 43–27 RSA Bulls Tries: Brendon Leonard (2), Callum Bruce, Dwayne Sweeney, Lelia Masaga, Liam MessamCon: Stephen Donald (5)Pen: Stephen Donald Tries: Wynand Olivier, Deon Stegmann, Akona NdunganeCon: Derick Hougaard (3)Pen: Derick HougaardDrop: Derick Hougaard Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 6,400 James Leckie (Australia) 22 March 2008 17:00 Lions RSA 24–24 AUS Reds Tries: Joe van Niekerk, Rayno BenjaminCon: Jano VermaakPen: Jano Vermaak (3)Drop: Jano Vermaak Tries: Peter Hynes, Rodney Blake, Chris LathamCon: Clinton Schifcofske (3)Pen: Clinton Schifcofske Ellis Park, Johannesburg 5,221 Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) Round 7 28 March 2008 19:35 Hurricanes NZL 13–20 NZL Crusaders Tries: Andrew HoreCon: Jimmy GopperthPen: Jimmy Gopperth, Piri Weepu Tries: Corey Flynn, Ali Williams Con: Dan Carter (2)Pen: Dan Carter (2) Westpac Stadium, Wellington 31,744 Steve Walsh (New Zealand) 28 March 2008 19:40 Waratahs AUS 23–19 RSA Cheetahs Tries: Lachlan Turner, Rocky ElsomCon: Kurtley Beale (2)Pen: Kurtley Beale (3) Tries: David de Villiers, Jongi Nokwe, Phillip van der MerweCon: Meyer Bosman (2) Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 20,179 Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand) 28 March 2008 20:00 Western Force AUS 16–32 RSA Stormers Tries: Drew Mitchell, Ryan CrossPen: Matt Giteau (2) Tries: Tonderai Chavhanga (2), Jean de Villiers, JD MollerCon: Peter Grant (3)Pen: Peter Grant (2) Subiaco Oval, Perth 24,225 Lyndon Bray (New Zealand) 29 March 2008 17:30 Chiefs NZL 39–24 NZL Highlanders Tries: Brendon Leonard, Liam Messam, Lelia Masaga (2), Stephen Donald, Mils MuliainaCon: Stephen Donald (3)Pen: Stephen Donald Tries: Fetuʻu Vainikolo, Hoani MacDonald (2), Mike DelanyCon: Daniel Bowden (2) Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 11,495 Stuart Dickinson (Australia) 29 March 2008 19:35 Blues NZL 23–21 RSA Bulls Tries: Troy Flavell, Keven MealamuCon: Nick Evans (2)Pen: Nick Evans (2)Drop: Nick Evans Tries: Wikus van Heerden (2), Derick KuunCon: Derick Hougaard (3) Eden Park, Auckland 22,562 James Leckie (Australia) 29 March 2008 17:00 Sharks RSA 22–10 AUS Reds Tries: Odwa Ndungane, Stefan Terblanche, Bismarck du PlessisCon: Ruan Pienaar, Rory KockottDrop: Stefan Terblanche Tries: David CroftCon: Clinton SchifcofskePen: Clinton Schifcofske ABSA Stadium, Durban 41,339 Chris Pollock (New Zealand) Round 8 4 April 2008 19:35 Highlanders NZL 29–20 RSA Lions Tries: Paul Williams, Johnny Leota (2), Aaron BancroftCon: James Wilson (3)Pen: James Wilson Tries: Willem Alberts, Jaco van Schalkwyk, Walter VenterCon: Jaco van SchalkwykPen: Jaco van Schalkwyk Carisbrook, Dunedin 5,600 Stuart Dickinson (Australia) 4 April 2008 19:40 Brumbies AUS 28–42 NZL Chiefs Tries: Tyrone Smith, Josh Holmes (2), Peter PlayfordCon: Stirling Mortlock (4) Tries: Sitiveni Sivivatu, Callum Bruce, Stephen Donald (2), Viliame Waqaseduadua, Jamie NutbrownCon: Stephen Donald (5), Callum Bruce Canberra Stadium, Canberra 14,122 Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) 4 April 2008 19:45 Western Force AUS 15–14 RSA Bulls Tries: Matt Giteau, Ryan CrossCon: Cameron ShepherdPen: Cameron Shepherd Tries: Bryan Habana (2)Con: Derick Hougaard (2) Subiaco Oval, Perth 21,161 Steve Walsh (New Zealand) 5 April 2008 19:35 Hurricanes NZL 13–13 RSA Sharks Tries: Andrew HoreCon: Jimmy GopperthPen: Jimmy Gopperth (2) Tries: Penalty tryCon: François SteynPen: François Steyn, Ruan Pienaar Westpac Stadium, Wellington 13,483 Paul Marks (Australia) 5 April 2008 19:40 Waratahs AUS 37–16 NZL Blues Tries: Benn Robinson, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Wycliff Palu, Lote Tuqiri, Dean MummCon: Kurtley Beale (3)Pen: Kurtley Beale (2) Tries: Troy Flavell, Benson StanleyPen: Nick Evans (2) Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 26,986 Marius Jonker (South Africa) 5 April 2008 17:00 Cheetahs RSA 29–14 AUS Reds Tries: Rory Duncan, Meyer Bosman, Duanne Vermeulen, JW JonkerCon: Jacques-Louis Potgieter (3)Drop: Jacques-Louis Potgieter Tries: Charlie Fetoai, Brando Va'auluCon: Clinton Schifcofske (2) Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 13,000 Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) Round 9 11 April 2008 19:35 Highlanders NZL 17–19 RSA Sharks Tries: Fetuʻu Vainikolo, Clint NewlandCon: James Wilson (2)Pen: James Wilson Tries: Jacques Botes, Ryan KankowskiPen: Ruan Pienaar (2), François Steyn Carisbrook, Dunedin Ian Smith (Australia) 12 April 2008 17:30 Crusaders NZL 31–6 RSA Lions Tries: Sean Maitland, Ti'i Paulo, Caleb Ralph, Andy EllisCon: Hamish Gard (2)Pen: Hamish Gard (2) Pen: Chris Jonck (2) AMI Stadium, Christchurch Matt Goddard (Australia) 12 April 2008 19:35 Blues NZL 11–16 AUS Brumbies Tries: Rudi WulfPen: Nick Evans (2) Tries: Christian LealiifanoCon: Stirling MortlockPen: Stirling Mortlock (2), Mark Gerrard Eden Park, Auckland Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) 12 April 2008 19:05 Western Force AUS 12–17 AUS Waratahs Pen: Matt Giteau, Cameron Shepherd (3) Tries: Rob Horne, Lachlan TurnerCon: Kurtley Beale (2)Pen: Kurtley Beale Subiaco Oval, Perth 22,287 Brett Bowden (Australia) 12 April 2008 15:00 Stormers RSA 34–22 RSA Cheetahs Tries: Ricky Januarie, Andries Bekker, Conrad Jantjes, Sireli Naqelevuki (2)Con: Peter Grant (3)Pen: Peter Grant Tries: Heinrich Brüssouw, Conrad Barnard, Richardt StraussCon: Conrad Barnard (2)Pen: Jacques-Louis Potgieter Newlands, Cape Town 45,000 (approx.) Mark Lawrence (South Africa) 12 April 2008 17:05 Bulls RSA 22–50 NZL Hurricanes Tries: Pierre Spies, Wikus van Heerden, Jaco EngelsCon: Derick Hougaard, Morné SteynPen: Derick Hougaard Tries: Ma'a Nonu (2), Chris Masoe, Conrad Smith, Hika Elliot, Shannon Paku, Cory JaneCon: Jimmy Gopperth (5), Piri WeepuPen: Jimmy Gopperth Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria James Leckie (Australia) Round 10 18 April 2008 19:35 Chiefs NZL 18–5 NZL Crusaders Tries: Sitiveni Sivivatu, Simms DavisonCon: Stephen DonaldPen: Stephen Donald (2) Tries: Andy Ellis Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 25,000 Craig Joubert (South Africa) 18 April 2008 19:40 Reds AUS 29–12 AUS Western Force Tries: Leroy Houston, Morgan Turinui, Andrew WalkerCon: Clinton SchifcofskePen: Clinton Schifcofske (3), Berrick Barnes Pen: Cameron Shepherd (4) Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 18,084 Stuart Dickinson (Australia) 19 April 2008 17:30 Waratahs AUS 26–3 RSA Lions Tries: Phil Waugh, Dean Mumm, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Adam FreierCon: Kurtley Beale (3) Pen: Jano Vermaak Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 20,016 Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand) 19 April 2008 19:40 Brumbies AUS 27–21 RSA Sharks Tries: Adam Ashley-Cooper (2), Julian SalviCon: Mark Gerrard (3)Pen: Mark Gerrard (2) Tries: Ryan Kankowski, François SteynCon: Rory KockottPen: Rory Kockott, Ruan PienaarDrop: François Steyn Canberra Stadium, Canberra 13,874 Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) 19 April 2008 15:00 Bulls RSA 47–17 NZL Highlanders Tries: Zane Kirchner (2), Akona Ndungane (2), JP Nel, Pedrie Wannenburg,Con: Morné Steyn (4)Pen: Morné Steyn (3) Tries: Chris King, Tom DonnellyCon: James Wilson (2)Pen: James Wilson Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 12,988 Paul Marks (Australia) 19 April 2008 17:05 Stormers RSA 20–12 NZL Hurricanes Tries: Andries Bekker, Schalk BritsCon: Peter Grant (2)Pen: Peter Grant (2) Tries: Hosea Gear, Conrad SmithCon: Jimmy Gopperth Newlands, Cape Town 43,984 James Leckie (Australia) Round 11 25 April 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 26–22 NZL Blues Tries: Corey Flynn (2), Richie McCaw, Ti’i PauloCon: Stephen Brett (3) away score AMI Stadium, Christchurch Lyndon Bray (New Zealand) 25 April 2008 19:40 Brumbies AUS 28–21 RSA Lions Tries: Stirling Mortlock, Mark Gerrard, Christian LealiifanoCon: Stirling Mortlock, Mark GerrardPen: Stirling Mortlock (2), Mark Gerrard Tries: Cobus Grobbelaar, Earl Rose (2)Con: Earl Rose (3) Canberra Stadium, Canberra 14,078 Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand) 26 April 2008 19:35 Chiefs NZL 32–20 AUS Reds Tries: Lelia Masaga (2), Stephen Donald, Sione LauakiCon: Stephen Donald (3)Pen: Stephen Donald (2) Tries: Morgan Turinui (2), Digby IoaneCon: Clinton SchifcofskeDrop: Berrick Barnes Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Craig Joubert (South Africa) 26 April 2008 19:40 Waratahs AUS 25–10 RSA Sharks Tries: Wycliff Palu (2), Sam Norton-Knight, Tom CarterCon: Kurtley BealePen: Lote Tuqiri Tries: Odwa NdunganeCon: Rory KockottPen: François Steyn Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 26,402 Steve Walsh (New Zealand) 26 April 2008 15:00 Cheetahs RSA 10–38 NZL Hurricanes Tries: Jongi NokweCon: Conrad BarnardPen: Conrad Barnard Tries: Jason Eaton, Rodney So'oialo, Ma'a Nonu, Zac Guildford, Cory Jane, Scott WaldromCon: Piri Weepu (3), Willie Ripia GWK Park, Kimberley Ian Smith (Australia) 26 April 2008 17:05 Stormers RSA 26–16 NZL Highlanders Tries: Tiaan Liebenberg, Schalk BritsCon: Peter Grant (2),Pen: Tony Brown (3), Peter Grant Tries: Fetuʻu VainikoloCon: Blair StewartPen: Mike Delany (3) Newlands, Cape Town 41,000 (approx.) James Leckie (Australia) Round 12 2 May 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 18–10 RSA Sharks Tries: Greg Somerville, Wyatt Crockett Con: Stephen BrettPen: Stephen Brett (2) Tries: Ryan KankowskiCon: Rory KockottPen: Rory Kockott AMI Stadium, Christchurch 16,000 Stuart Dickinson (Australia) 2 May 2008 19:35 Reds AUS 22–35 NZL Blues Tries: David Croft, Van Humphries, Peter HynesCon: Clinton Schifcofske (2)Pen: Clinton Schifcofske Tries: Jerome Kaino, Isa Nacewa, Kurtis Haiu, Taniela MoaCon: Nick Evans (3)Pen: Nick Evans (2) Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 15,732 Marius Jonker (South Africa) 2 May 2008 19:10 Cheetahs RSA 28–31 NZL Highlanders Tries: JW Jonker, Duanne Vermeulen, Hendro Scholtz, Rory DuncanCon: Conrad Barnard (2), Meyer Bosman (2) Tries: Aaron Bancroft (2), Adam ThomsonCon: Mike Delany (2)Pen: Mike Delany (4) Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 13,491 Paul Marks (Australia) 3 May 2008 19:35 Hurricanes NZL 38–12 RSA Lions Tries: Zac Guildford, Andrew Hore, Ma'a Nonu (2), Scott WaldromCon: Willie Ripia, Jimmy GopperthPen: Willie Ripia (3) Tries: Willie Wepener, Jannie BoshoffCon: Earl Rose Westpac Stadium, Wellington 13,986http://www.stuff.co.nz/4509421a1823.html Canes circle calendar after win over Lions stuff.co.nz 2008-05-03 2008-05-03 5 June 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080605144420/http://www.stuff.co.nz/4509421a1823.html dead Matt Goddard (Australia) 3 May 2008 19:05 Western Force AUS 22–21 NZL Chiefs Tries: Matt Hodgson, Drew Mitchell, James StannardCon: Matt Giteau (2)Pen: Matt Giteau Tries: Lelia Masaga, Stephen DonaldCon: Stephen DonaldPen: Stephen Donald (2)Drop: Callum Bruce Subiaco Oval, Perth 21,549 Marius Jonker (South Africa) 3 May 2008 15:00 Bulls RSA 16–13 AUS Waratahs Tries: Derick KuunCon: Morné SteynPen: Morné SteynDrop: Morné Steyn, Derick Hougaard Tries: Rob HorneCon: Kurtley BealePen: Kurtley BealeDrop: Kurtley Beale Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 12,410 Lyndon Bray (New Zealand) 3 May 2008 17:05 Stormers RSA 20–10 AUS Brumbies Tries: Jean de Villiers, Penalty tryCon: Peter Grant (2)Pen: Peter Grant (2) Tries: Adam Ashley-Cooper, Peter Kimlin Newlands, Cape Town 44,539 Steve Walsh (New Zealand) Round 13 9 May 2008 19:35 Hurricanes NZL 21–10 AUS Western Force Tries: Andrew Hore, Hosea GearCon: Piri WeepuPen: Piri Weepu (3) Tries: Cameron ShepherdCon: Matt GiteauPen: Matt Giteau Westpac Stadium, Wellington 16,899 Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) 9 May 2008 19:10 Bulls RSA 28–17 AUS Brumbies Tries: JP Nel, Wikus van Heerden, Wynand OlivierCon: Morné Steyn (2)Pen: Morné Steyn (3) Tries: Alister Campbell, Peter KimlinCon: Stirling Mortlock (2)Pen: Stirling Mortlock Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 19,544 Steve Walsh (New Zealand) 10 May 2008 19:35 Highlanders NZL 15–40 NZL Blues Tries: Aaron Bancroft, Adam ThomsonCon: Mike DelanyPen: Mike Delany Tries: Nick Evans (2), Rudi Wulf, Anthony Tuitavake, David SmithCon: Nick Evans (2), Ben AtigaPen: Nick Evans (3) Carisbrook, Dunedin 8,500 Chris Pollock (New Zealand) 10 May 2008 19:40 Reds AUS 21–27 NZL Crusaders Tries: James Horwill, Peter Hynes, Quade CooperCon: Clinton Schifcofske (3) Tries: Kieran Read, Kade Poki, Ali Williams, Dan CarterCon: Dan Carter (6)Pen: Stephen Brett Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 21,768 Mark Lawrence (South Africa) 10 May 2008 15:00 Sharks RSA 33–14 RSA Cheetahs Tries: Jacques Botes (3), Odwa Ndungane (2)Con: Rory Kockott (4) Tries: Tewis De Bruyn, Meyer BosmanCon: Conrad Barnard, Tewis De Bruyn ABSA Stadium, Durban 24,850 Willie Roos (South Africa) 10 May 2008 17:05 Lions RSA 33–27 NZL Chiefs Tries: Chris Jonck, Willem Alberts, Cobus GrobbelaarCon: Earl Rose (3)Pen: Earl Rose (4) Tries: Aled de Malmanche, Lelia Masaga, Mils MuliainaCon: Stephen Donald (3)Pen: Stephen Donald (2) Ellis Park, Johannesburg 4,500 Stuart Dickinson (Australia) 10 May 2008 19:10 Stormers RSA 13–13 AUS Waratahs Tries: Sireli Naqelevuki, Wylie HumanPen: Tony Brown Tries: Lote TuqiriCon: Kurtley BealePen: Kurtley Beale (2) Newlands, Cape Town 45,712 Lyndon Bray (New Zealand) Round 14 16 May 2008 19:35 Blues NZL 19–17 NZL Hurricanes Tries: Anthony BoricCon: Nick EvansPen: Nick Evans (4) Tries: Hosea Gear (2)Con: Piri Weepu (2)Pen: Piri Weepu Eden Park, Auckland 37,352 Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) 16 May 2008 19:05 Western Force AUS 29–22 AUS Brumbies Tries: James O'Connor, Josh Tatupu, Matt Giteau, Chris O'YoungCon: Matt Giteau (3)Pen: Matt Giteau Tries: Francis Fainifo (2), Mark Gerrard, Adam Ashley-CooperCon: Stirling Mortlock Subiaco Oval, Perth 21,350 Nathan Pearce (Australia) 17 May 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 14–26 NZL Highlanders Tries: Corey Flynn (4)Pen: Dan Carter (6) Tries: Paul Williams, Toby Morland, Adam ThomsonCon: Mike DelanyPen: Mike Delany (3) AMI Stadium, Christchurch Keith Brown (New Zealand) 17 May 2008 19:40 Reds AUS 11–18 AUS Waratahs Tries: Peter HynesPen: Clinton Schifcofske (2) Tries: Dean Mumm, Wycliff PaluCon: Kurtley BealePen: Kurtley Beale (2) Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 27,688 Matt Goddard (Australia) 17 May 2008 15:00 Lions RSA 13–22 RSA Stormers Tries: Earl Rose, Jannie BoshoffPen: Earl Rose Tries: Jean de Villiers, Sireli Naqelevuki, Robbie DiackCon: Peter Grant (2)Pen: Peter Grant Ellis Park, Johannesburg Marius Jonker (South Africa) 17 May 2008 17:05 Cheetahs RSA 20–60 RSA Bulls Tries: JW Jonker, Jongi NokweCon: Tewis de BruynPen: Tewis de Bruyn Tries: Akona Ndungane (2), Pierre Spies, Bryan Habana (2), Morné Steyn, Werner Kruger, Zane KirchnerCon: Morné Steyn (7)Pen: Morné Steyn Drop:Morné Steyn Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein Phillip Bosch (South Africa) 17 May 2008 19:10 Sharks RSA 47–25 NZL Chiefs Tries: Ruan Pienaar, Adrian Jacobs, Bismarck du Plessis, Steven Sykes, Ryan Kankowski (2), Odwa NdunganeCon: Rory Kockott (6) Tries: Faifili Levave, Mils Muliaina, Viliame WaqaseduaduaCon: Stephen Donald (2)Pen: Stephen Donald ABSA Stadium, Durban Stuart Dickinson (Australia) Finals Semi finals 24 May 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 33–22 NZL Hurricanes Tries: Leon MacDonald (2), Kieran ReadCon: Dan Carter (3)Pen: Dan Carter (4) Tries: Zac Guildford, Jeremy Thrush, Neemia TialataCon: Jimmy Gopperth, Jerry CollinsPen: Piri Weepu AMI Stadium, Christchurch 18,000 Stuart Dickinson (Australia) 24 May 2008 20:00 Waratahs AUS 28–13 RSA Sharks Tries: Lote Tuqiri, Rob Horne, Kurtley Beale, Luke BurgessCon: Kurtley BealePen: Kurtley BealeDrop: Kurtley Beale Tries: Craig BurdenCon: Rory KockottPen: Ruan PienaarDrop: Ruan Pienaar Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 37,378 Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) Grand final The final of the 2008 Super 14 season took place on 31 May 2008 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand. The match was hosted by the Crusaders who defeated the New South Wales Waratahs by 20 points to 12. Summary First half The Crusaders scored the first points of the game when fly-half Dan Carter kicked a penalty in the fourth minute, giving the Crusaders a 3–0 lead.http://www.sarugby.com/news/News/article/sid=9128.html Crusaders win Super 14 sarugby.com 2008-06-01 2008-05-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20080602080538/http://www.sarugby.com/news/News/article/sid%3D9128.html 2 June 2008 dead The Waratahs scored their first points of the match when Kurtley Beale kicked the ball across field, and Waratah's winger Lachlan Turner caught the ball to score a try.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10513680&pnum=2 Crusaders send Robbie off in style nzherald.co.nz 2008-06-01 2008-05-31 Daniel Gilhooly The attempted conversion by Beale was unsuccessful, leaving the Waratahs with a 5–3 lead. The next score occurred in the 25th minute when Waratahs flanker Phil Waugh intercepted a pass from Dan Carter. Waugh passed to Turner who chipped the ball and then collected to score his second try. Beale's conversion was successful and the Waratahs extended their lead to 12–3. Carter kicked a penalty in the 32nd minute to reduce the Waratahs lead to 12–6.http://www.sarugby.com/news/Live_Scores/fid=525.html Crusaders (20) vs Waratahs (12) 74 mins sarugby.com 2008-06-01 2008-05-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20080604161444/http://www.sarugby.com/news/Live_Scores/fid%3D525.html 4 June 2008 dead The final score before half time came in the 38th minute when Crusaders No. 8 Mose Tuiali'i scored in the right hand corner. Carter's conversion was unsuccessful, and the half ended with the Waratahs leading by 12 points to 11. Second half In the 46th minute the Crusaders took the lead again by 14 points to 12 via a Dan Carter penalty. The Crusaders looked to have scored their second try in the 56th minute when prop Wyatt Crockett landed on a loose ball in the Waratahs in-goal area, but play was taken back 60 metres after touch judge Cobus Wessels reported that Crusaders lock Brad Thorn had thrown a punch. The try was disallowed and the Crusaders penalised. Thorn was given a yellow card and sent to the sin bin for ten minutes. Despite having an extra man for the next ten minutes, the Waratahs were unable to score, and were further hampered by the loss of Kurtley Beale to injury. In the 70th minute Carter kicked a drop-goal to take the Crusaders lead to 17–12, and four minutes later kicked a penalty to further extend the lead to 20–12. With only minutes remaining Crusaders winger Scott Hamilton dropped the ball only metres from the Waratahs try-line. The score remained at 20–12, and the Crusaders won their seventh Super rugby title. Match details 31 May 2008 19:35 Crusaders NZL 20–12 (Report) AUS Waratahs Tries: Tuiali'iPen: Carter (4) Drop: Carter Tries: Turner (2)Con: Beale AMI Stadium, Christchurch 26,000 Mark Lawrence (South Africa) FB 15 Leon MacDonaldRW 14 Kade PokiCT 13 Casey LaulalaSF 12 Tim BatemanLW 11 Scott HamiltonFF 10 Dan CarterHB 9 Andy EllisN8 8 Mose Tuiali'iOF 7 Richie McCawBF 6 Kieran ReadRL 5 Ali WilliamsLL 4 Brad ThornTP 3 Greg SomervilleHK 2 Ti’i PauloLP 1 Wyatt CrockettSubstitutes:HK 16 Steve FualauLP 17 Ben FranksRL 18 Reuben ThorneN8 19 Nasi ManuHB 20 Kahn Fotuali'iFF 21 Stephen BrettRW 22 Sean MaitlandCoach:NZL Robbie Deans300px FB 15 Sam Norton-KnightRW 14 Lachlan TurnerCT 13 Rob HorneSF 12 Tom CarterLW 11 Lote TuqiriFF 10 Kurtley BealeHB 9 Luke BurgessN8 8 Wycliff PaluOF 7 Phil WaughBF 6 Rocky ElsomRL 5 Dean MummLL 4 Dan VickermanTP 3 Al BaxterHK 2 Tatafu Polota-NauLP 1 Benn RobinsonSubstitutions:HK 16 Adam FreierLP 17 Matt DunningRL 18 Will CaldwellN8 19 Beau RobinsonHB 20 Brett SheehanFF 21 Matthew CarraroFB 22 Timana TahuCoach:AUS Ewen McKenzie Touch judges: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Cobus Wessels (South Africa) Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa) Player statistics Leading try scorers Top 3 try scorers (Stats) Pos Name Tries Pld Team 1 Lelia Masaga 8 11 Chiefs 2 Ma'a Nonu 7 11 Hurricanes3 Fetuʻu Vainikolo 6 10 Highlanders Stephen Donald 6 11 Chiefs5 Jacques Botes 6 14 Sharks Odwa Ndungane 6 13 Sharks7 Ryan Kankowski 5 14 Sharks John Roe 5 9 Reds Peter Hynes 5 13 Reds Andy Ellis 5 8 Crusaders Akona Ndungane 5 8 Bulls Jongi Nokwe 5 10 Cheetahs Wycliff Palu 5 10 Waratahs Andrew Hore 5 11 Hurricanes Dan Carter 5 11 Crusaders Leading point scorers Top 3 overall point scorers (Stats) Pos Name Points Pld Team 1 Stephen Donald 143 (6T, 28C, 19P) 12 Chiefs 2 Nick Evans 136 (4T, 22C, 23P) 11 Blues 3 Dan Carter 112 (5T, 24C, 13P) 8 Crusaders References External links http://www.super14.com/fixtures/ 2008 Super 14 Fixtures super14.com 2007-11-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20071111013704/http://www.super14.com/fixtures/ 11 November 2007 live http://aru.rugby.com.au/get_onside/newsletter/article/080131_feature_one,77214.html/newsletter/77217 New Laws Explained rugby.com.au 2008-02-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20091013155915/http://aru.rugby.com.au/get_onside/newsletter/article/080131_feature_one,77214.html/newsletter/77217 13 October 2009 dead dmy-all 2008 Category:2008 rugby union tournaments for clubs