1998_Super_12_season
The 1998 Super 12 season was the third season of the Super 12, contested by teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The season ran from February to May 1998, 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 Auckland Blues and the Canterbury Crusaders at Eden Park, Auckland. The Canterbury Crusaders won 20–13 to win their first Super 12 title.
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Quick Facts Countries, Tournament format(s) ...
| 1998 Super 12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries |  Australia South Africa  New Zealand | ||
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and knockout | ||
| Champions | Canterbury Crusaders (1st title) | ||
| Matches played | 69 | ||
| Top point scorer(s) | Andrew Mehrtens (206) (Canterbury Crusaders) | ||
| Top try scorer(s) | Joeli Vidiri (10) (Auckland Blues) | ||
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Close
| Top four teams advance to playoffs |
More information Team, Pld ...
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | BP | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blues |
11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 388 | 296 | +92 | 7 | 43 |
| 2 | Crusaders |
11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 340 | 260 | +80 | 9 | 41 |
| 3 | Sharks |
11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 329 | 263 | +66 | 8 | 36 |
| 4 | Highlanders |
11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 343 | 279 | +64 | 6 | 34 |
| 5 | Reds |
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 273 | 229 | +44 | 5 | 31 |
| 6 | Waratahs |
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 306 | 276 | +30 | 4 | 30 |
| 7 | Chiefs |
11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 279 | 291 | −12 | 5 | 29 |
| 8 | Hurricanes |
11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 313 | 342 | −29 | 6 | 26 |
| 9 | Stormers |
11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 248 | 364 | −166 | 6 | 18 |
| 10 | Brumbies |
11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 228 | 308 | −80 | 5 | 17 |
| 11 | Bulls |
11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 249 | 306 | −57 | 4 | 16 |
| 12 | Cats |
11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 266 | 346 | −80 | 7 | 15 |
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Round 1
| 27 February 1998 | Otago Highlanders |
26–19 | Queensland Reds |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Simon Culhane Pen: Simon Culhane (7) |
Try: David Wilson, Tim Horan (2) Con: John Eales (2) |
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) |
| 27 February 1998 | Western Stormers |
31–45 | Wellington Hurricanes |
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town | ||
| Try: Bob Skinstad, Louis Koen, Percy Montgomery (2) Con: Percy Montgomery (4) Pen: Percy Montgomery |
Try: Alex Telea (2), Christian Cullen, Filo Tiatia, Stephen Bachop Con: Jon Preston (4) Pen: Jon Preston (4) |
Attendance: 28,656 Referee: Wayne Erickson (Australia) |
| 28 February 1998 | Waikato Chiefs |
25–23 | Canterbury Crusaders |
North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Scott McLeod, Walter Little Pen: Leon MacDonald (5) |
Try: Andrew Mehrtens, James Kerr, Justin Marshall, Mark Mayerhofler Pen: Andrew Mehrtens |
Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
| 28 February 1998 | Coastal Sharks |
24–8 | Auckland Blues |
Kings Park Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: Henry Honiball, Hentie Martens, Jeremy Thomson Con: Henry Honiball (3) Pen: Henry Honiball |
Try: Joeli Vidiri Pen: Carlos Spencer |
Referee: Peter Marshall (Australia) |
| 28 February 1998 | Northern Bulls |
32–39 | Golden Cats |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: André Snyman, Casper Steyn (2), Conrad Breytenbach Con: Casper Steyn, Franco Smith (2) Pen: Franco Smith (2) |
Try: Andre Venter, Jan-Harm van Wyk, Jannie van der Walt (3) Con: MJ Smith (4) Pen: MJ Smith (2) |
| 1 March 1998 | Waratahs |
32–7 | ACT Brumbies |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Chris Witaker (2), Jason Jones-Hughes, John Welborn Con: Matt Burke (3) Pen: Matt Burke (2) |
Try: Stephen Larkham Con: David Knox |
Round 2
| 6 March 1998 | ACT Brumbies |
34–26 | Otago Highlanders |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Sam Cordinhley, Stephen Larkham (2), Stirling Mortlock, Troy Jaques Con: David Knox (3) Drop: Rod Kafer |
Try: Matt Carrington, Pita Alatini Con: Simon Culhane (2) Pen: Simon Culhane (4) |
Referee: Tappe Henning (South Africa) |
| 6 March 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders |
33–12 | Waratahs |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Angus Gardiner, Justin Marshall, Tabai Matson Con: Andrew Mehrtens (3) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (4) |
Pen: Matt Burke (4) | Referee: Ian Rogers (South Africa) |
| 6 March 1998 | Northern Transvaal |
19–37 | Wellington Hurricanes |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: Casper Steyn, Jannie Brooks, Nicky van der Walt Con: Franco Smith (2) |
Try: Finau Maka, George Leaupepe, Mark Allen Con: Jon Preston (4) Pen: Jon Preston (3) |
Referee: Peter Marshall (Australia) |
| 7 March 1998 | Golden Cats |
37–38 | Auckland Blues |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Edrich Lubbe, Hennie le Roux, Jannie van der Walt (2), MJ Smith Con: Hennie le Roux (2), MJ Smith Pen: Hennie le Roux, MJ Smith |
Try: Penalty try, Eroni Clarke, Joeli Vidiri, Michael Jones, Olo Brown Con: Adrian Cashmore (2) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (3) |
Referee: Wayne Erickson (Australia) |
| 7 March 1998 | Coastal Sharks |
32–17 | Western Stormers |
Kings Park Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: Penalty try, Gary Teichmann (2), Warren Brosnihan Con: Henry Honiball (3) Pen: Henry Honiball (2) |
Try: Dick Muir, Toks van der Linde Con: Louis Koen (2) Drop: Louis Koen |
Referee: Andre Watson (South Africa) |
| 7 March 1998 | Queensland Reds |
25–28 | Waikato Chiefs |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Damien Smith, Elton Flatley, Tim Horan Con: Elton Flatley (2) Pen: Elton Flatley (2) |
Try: Bruce Reihana, Matt Cooper, Roger Randle Con: Leon MacDonald, Matt Cooper Pen: Ian Foster, Matt Cooper |
Referee: Johan Meuwesen (South Africa) |
Round 3
| 13 March 1998 | Waratahs |
25–10 | Golden Cats |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Graeme Bond, Nathan Grey, Phil Kearns Con: Manny Edmonds (2) Pen: Manny Edmonds (2) |
Try: Victor Matfield Con: Hennie le Roux Pen: Hennie le Roux Drop: Bryan Habana |
Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand) |
| 13 March 1998 | Waikato Chiefs |
19–22 | Wellington Hurricanes |
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Mark Robinson, Roger Randle Pen: Ian Foster, Leon MacDonald (2) |
Try: Alex Telea (2), George Leaupepe, Tana Umaga Con: Jon Preston |
Referee: Glenn Wahlstrom (New Zealand) |
| 14 March 1998 | Queensland Reds |
35–9 | Canterbury Crusaders |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Damien Smith, Jason Little, John Eales, Shane Drahm, Tim Horan Con: John Eales (5) |
Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (3) | Referee: Tappe Henning (South Africa) |
| 14 March 1998 | Auckland Blues |
41–22 | Otago Highlanders |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Jonah Lomu, Lee Stensness, Mark Carter, Paul Mitchell, Robin Brooke Con: Adrian Cashmore, Hayden Taylor Pen: Adrian Cashmore (4) |
Try: Brendan Laney Con: Tony Brown Pen: Simon Culhane (4), Tony Brown |
Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
| 14 March 1998 | Western Stormers |
35–18 | Northern Transvaal |
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town | ||
| Try: Joggie Viljoen, Johan van Wyk, Percy Montgomery, Pieter Rossouw Con: Louis Koen (3) Pen: Louis Koen (3) |
Try: Grant Esterhuizen (2) Con: Franco Smith Pen: Franco Smith (2) |
Attendance: 25,671 Referee: Ian Rogers (South Africa) |
| 14 March 1998 | ACT Brumbies |
23–41 | Coastal Sharks |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Adam Magro, Sam Cordingley, Stephen Larkham Con: David Knox Pen: David Knox (2) |
Try: André Joubert, Gary Teichmann, Kevin Putt, Mornay Visser, Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Brink Con: Henry Honiball (4) Pen: Henry Honiball |
Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
Round 4
| 20 March 1998 | Otago Highlanders |
41–35 | Coastal Sharks |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Isitolo Maka (2), John Leslie, Pailate Fili, Tony Brown Con: Tony Brown (5) Pen: Tony Brown (2) |
Try: André Joubert (2), Gary Teichmann (2), Walter Minnaar Con: André Joubert (2) Pen: André Joubert (2), Henry Honiball |
Referee: Andrew Cole (New Zealand) |
| 21 March 1998 | Northern Transvaal |
34–19 | Waratahs |
Johann van Riebeeck Stadium, Witbank | ||
| Try: Henry Kemp, Marius Goosen, Franco Smith Con: Franco Smith (2) Pen: Franco Smith (5) |
Try: Michael Brial Con: Manny Edmonds Pen: Manny Edmonds (4) |
Referee: Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) |
| 21 March 1998 | ACT Brumbies |
37–3 | Golden Cats |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Marco Caputo, Mitch Hardy, Sam Cordingley, Stephen Larkham Con: David Knox (4) Pen: David Knox (3) |
Pen: MJ Smith | Referee: Colin Hawke (New Zealand) |
| 21 March 1998 | Auckland Blues |
25–23 | Waikato Chiefs |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Joeli Vidiri Con: Adrian Cashmore Pen: Adrian Cashmore (6) |
Try: Glen Marsh, Roger Randle Con: Matt Cooper (2) Pen: Matt Cooper (3) |
Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
| 22 March 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes |
33–41 | Queensland Reds |
Athletic Park, Wellington | ||
| Try: Christian Cullen, George Leaupepe, Jason O'Halloran, Tana Umaga Con: Jon Preston (2) Pen: Jon Preston (3) |
Try: Jason Little, Shane Drahm (2), Tim Horan, Toutai Kefu Con: John Eales (5) Pen: John Eales (2) |
Referee: Carl Spannenberg (South Africa) |
Round 5
| 27 March 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders |
24–31 | Auckland Blues |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Daryl Gibson, Tabai Matson Con: Andrew Mehrtens Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (4) |
Try: Caleb Ralph, Jonah Lomu, Michael Jones, Royce Willis Con: Adrian Cashmore (4) Pen: Adrian Cashmore |
Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
| 28 March 1998 | Western Stormers |
35–33 | Waratahs |
Boland Stadium, Wellington, South Africa | ||
| Try: Andrew Aitken, Bob Skinstad (2), Breyton Paulse, James Small Con: Louis Koen, Percy Montgomery Pen: Louis Koen, Percy Montgomery |
Try: Jason Jones-Hughes, Michael Brial, Semi Taupeaffe Con: Manny Edmonds (3) Pen: Manny Edmonds (4) |
Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 28 March 1998 | Northern Bulls |
24–7 | ACT Brumbies |
Bosman Stadium, Brakpan | ||
| Try: Adriaan Richter, Dan van Zyl, Marius Goosen (2) Con: Franco Smith (2) |
Try: Patricio Noriega Con: David Knox |
Attendance: 3,661[1] Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand) |
| 28 March 1998 | Otago Highlanders |
57–27 | Golden Cats |
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill | ||
| Try: Isitolo Maka (2), Jeff Wilson (2), John Leslie (2), John Kronfeld, Pita Alatini Con: Tony Brown (4) Pen: Tony Brown (3) |
Try: AJ Venter, Chris Badenhorst, Hannes Strydom, Helgard Müller Con: Jannie de Beer (2) Pen: Jannie de Beer |
Referee: Stuart Dickinson (Australia) |
| 29 March 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes |
23–39 | Coastal Sharks |
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North | ||
| Try: Alama Ieremia, Filo Tiatia, Jason O'Halloran Con: Jarrod Cunningham Pen: Christian Cullen |
Try: Lawrence Payne, Pieter Muller (2), Stefan Terblanche (3) Con: Henry Honiball (2), Ollie Le Roux Pen: Henry Honiball |
Referee: Scott Young (Australia) |
Round 6
| 3 April 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes |
30–15 | Golden Cats |
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth | ||
| Try: Doug Howlett, Tana Umaga Con: David Holwell Pen: David Holwell (3) |
Try: Andre Venter, Wybrand Els Con: MJ Smith Pen: MJ Smith |
| 3 April 1998 | Western Stormers |
34–3 | ACT Brumbies |
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town | ||
| Try: Bob Skinstad, Louis Koen, Percy Montgomery, Robbie Fleck (2) Con: Louis Koen (3) Pen: Louis Koen |
Pen: David Knox | Attendance: 35,000 Referee: Colin Hawke (New Zealand) |
| 4 April 1998 | Otago Highlanders |
29–11 | Waikato Chiefs |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Jeff Wilson, Jeremy Stanley, John Leslie, Lio Falaniko Con: Simon Culhane (3) Pen: Simon Culhane |
Try: Scott McLeod Pen: Matt Cooper (2) |
Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand) |
| 4 April 1998 | Queensland Reds |
33–18 | Auckland Blues |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Ben Tune, Shane Drahm, Tim Horan Con: John Eales (3) Pen: John Eales (4) |
Try: Caleb Ralph, Lee Stensness Con: Adrian Cashmore Pen: Adrian Cashmore (2) |
Referee: Andre Watson (South Africa) |
| 5 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders |
31–20 | Northern Transvaal |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Daryl Gibson, Daryl Lilley (2), Norm Berryman Con: Andrew Mehrtens Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Drop: Andrew Mehrtens |
Try: Jannie Brooks, Joost van der Westhuizen, Franco Smith Con: Braam van Straaten Pen: Braam van Straaten |
Referee: Stuart Dickinson (Australia) |
| 5 April 1998 | Waratahs |
51–18 | Coastal Sharks |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Matthew Dowling, Michael Brial, Semi Taupeaffe (3), Tiaan Strauss, Willie Ofahengaue Con: Manny Edmonds (4), Matthew Dowling Pen: Manny Edmonds (2) |
Try: Gary Teichmann, Ollie Le Roux Con: André Joubert Pen: André Joubert (2) |
Referee: Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) |
Round 7
| 11 April 1998 | Waikato Chiefs |
37–25 | Northern Transvaal |
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Glen Marsh, Justin Collins, Mark Cooksley, Todd Miller, Troy Flavell Con: Ian Foster (2), Matt Cooper Pen: Ian Foster (2) |
Try: Danie van Schalkwyk, Derrick Grobbelaar, Joost van der Westhuizen Con: Franco Smith (2) Pen: Franco Smith (2) |
Referee: Andrew Cole (New Zealand) |
| 11 April 1998 | Queensland Reds |
19–14 | Western Stormers |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Damien Smith Con: Shane Drahm Pen: John Eales (2), Shane Drahm (2) |
Try: Bob Skinstad, Robbie Fleck Con: Louis Koen (2) |
Referee: Colin Hawke (New Zealand) |
| 11 April 1998 | Coastal Sharks |
30–18 | Golden Cats |
Kings Park Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: John Slade, Pieter Muller, Stefan Terblanche Con: Henry Honiball (3) Pen: Henry Honiball (3) |
Try: Andre Venter (2) Con: Jannie de Beer Pen: Jannie de Beer, Jannie van der Walt |
Referee: Tappe Henning (South Africa) |
| 11 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders |
38–26 | ACT Brumbies |
Fraser Park, Timaru | ||
| Try: Andrew Mehrtens, Daryl Lilley, Mark Mayerhofler, Norm Berryman, Scott Robertson Con: Andrew Mehrtens (5) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens |
Try: Stephen Larkham, Stirling Mortlock, Troy Coker Con: David Knox Pen: David Knox (3) |
Referee: Andre Watson (South Africa) |
| 13 April 1998 | Auckland Blues |
47–25 | Waratahs |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Adrian Cashmore, Andrew Blowers, Carlos Spencer, Joeli Vidiri, Lee Stensness, Ofisa Tonu'u, Xavier Rush Con: Adrian Cashmore (3) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (2) |
Try: Manny Edmonds, Matt Burke, Willie Ofahengaue Con: Manny Edmonds (2) Pen: Manny Edmonds (2) |
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) |
Round 8
| 17 April 1998 | Auckland Blues |
34–24 | Northern Bulls |
Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Adrian Cashmore (2), Jonah Lomu, Royce Willis Con: Adrian Cashmore (4) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (2) |
Try: Casper Steyn, Marius Goosen Con: Braam van Straaten Pen: Braam van Straaten (4) |
Referee: Wayne Erickson (Australia) |
| 18 April 1998 | Golden Cats |
35–36 | Waikato Chiefs |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | ||
| Try: Jannie van der Walt, Werner Swanepoel Con: Jannie de Beer (2) Pen: Jannie de Beer (7) |
Try: Errol Brain, Glen Marsh, Nick Moore, Walter Little (2) Con: Ian Foster (4) Pen: Ian Foster |
Referee: Stuart Dickinson (Australia) |
| 18 April 1998 | Queensland Reds |
17–17 | Waratahs |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Daniel Herbert Pen: John Eales (4) |
Try: Matt Burke Pen: Manny Edmonds (4) |
Referee: Peter Marshall (Australia) |
| 18 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders |
37–25 | Western Stormers |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Kevin Nepia, Tabai Matson, Tony Marsh Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (6) |
Try: Andrew Aitken, Jopie Adlam, Robbie Fleck Con: Louis Koen (2) Pen: Louis Koen (2) |
Referee: Scott Young (Australia) |
| 19 April 1998 | Otago Highlanders |
29–8 | Wellington Hurricanes |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Byron Kelleher, Lio Falaniko Con: Tony Brown (2) Pen: Tony Brown (4) Drop: Brendan Laney |
Try: Christian Cullen Pen: David Holwell |
Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand) |
Round 9
| 24 April 1998 | ACT Brumbies |
29–32 | Wellington Hurricanes |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Joe Roff (2), Owen Finegan (2) Con: David Knox (3) Pen: David Knox |
Try: Christian Cullen, Martin Leslie Con: Jon Preston (2) Pen: Jon Preston (6) |
Referee: Ian Rogers (South Africa) |
| 24 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders |
40–24 | Otago Highlanders |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Andrew Mehrtens, Mark Mayerhofler, Scott Robertson, Tabai Matson Con: Andrew Mehrtens Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (3) Drop: Andrew Mehrtens (3) |
Try: Isitolo Maka, Pita Alatini, Taine Randell Con: Tony Brown (3) Pen: Tony Brown |
Attendance: 32,000 Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
| 25 April 1998 | Coastal Sharks |
52–18 | Waikato Chiefs |
Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| Try: Boeta Wessels, Stefan Terblanche (4), Stephen Brink, Walter Minnaar Con: Boeta Wessels, Henry Honiball (6) Pen: Henry Honiball |
Try: Blair Larsen, Glen Osborne Con: Walter Little Pen: Matt Cooper (2) |
Referee: Andrew Cole (New Zealand) |
| 25 April 1998 | Queensland Reds |
28–15 | Northern Transvaal |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Ben Tune (2), Damien Smith Con: John Eales (2) Pen: John Eales (3) |
Try: Braam van Straaten, Casper Steyn Con: Braam van Straaten Pen: Braam van Straaten |
| 26 April 1998 | Auckland Blues |
74–28 | Western Stormers |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Caleb Ralph, Carlos Spencer, Eroni Clarke, Joeli Vidiri (2), Mark Carter (3), Paul Mitchell, Xavier Rush (2) Con: Adrian Cashmore (7), Carlos Spencer Pen: Adrian Cashmore |
Try: Andrew Aitken, Charl Marais, Joggie Viljoen, Jopie Adlam Con: Louis Koen (4) |
Referee: Wayne Erickson (Australia) |
Round 10
| 1 May 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes |
17–39 | Canterbury Crusaders |
McLean Park, Napier | ||
| Try: Alex Telea, Martin Leslie Con: Jon Preston (2) Pen: Jon Preston |
Try: Andrew Mehrtens, Mark Mayerhofler, Norm Berryman, Todd Blackadder Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (5) |
Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
| 1 May 1998 | Waratahs |
23–22 | Otago Highlanders |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Matt Burke, Michael Brial Con: Manny Edmonds, Matt Burke Pen: Manny Edmonds (3) |
Try: Jeff Wilson Con: Simon Culhane Pen: Simon Culhane (4) Drop: Simon Culhane |
Referee: Carl Spannenberg (South Africa) |
| 2 May 1998 | Northern Transvaal |
12–8 | Coastal Sharks |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Pen: Braam van Straaten (4) | Try: Steve Atherton Pen: André Joubert |
| 2 May 1998 | ACT Brumbies |
24–27 | Auckland Blues |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Joe Roff, Stephen Larkham, Stirling Mortlock Pen: Stephen Larkham (3) |
Try: Penalty try, Joeli Vidiri, Paul Mitchell Con: Carlos Spencer (3) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (2) |
Referee: Andre Watson (South Africa) |
| 2 May 1998 | Waikato Chiefs |
26–7 | Western Stormers |
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua | ||
| Try: Scott McLeod (2) Con: Ian Foster (2) Pen: Ian Foster (4) |
Try: Penalty try Con: Louis Koen |
Referee: Peter Marshall (Australia) |
| 3 May 1998 | Golden Cats |
16–20 | Queensland Reds |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: AJ Venter Con: Jannie de Beer Pen: Jannie de Beer (2), Werner Swanepoel |
Try: Ben Tune, John Eales, Shane Drahm Con: John Eales Pen: John Eales |
Referee: Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
Round 11
| 8 May 1998 | Waikato Chiefs |
35–15 | ACT Brumbies |
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Bruce Reihana (2), Roger Randle (2) Con: Ian Foster (2), Matt Cooper Pen: Ian Foster (3) |
Try: Josh Birch, Stephen Larkham, Stirling Mortlock | Referee: Tappe Henning (South Africa) |
| 9 May 1998 | Golden Cats |
25–34 | Canterbury Crusaders |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | ||
| Try: Chris Badenhorst, Joe Esterhuysen, Naka Drotské Con: Jannie de Beer (2) Pen: Jannie de Beer (2) |
Try: Aaron Gibson, Daryl Gibson, Mark Mayerhofler, Norm Berryman Con: Andrew Mehrtens Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (4) |
Attendance: 24,212 Referee: Peter Marshall (Australia) |
| 9 May 1998 | Western Stormers |
15–36 | Otago Highlanders |
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town | ||
| Try: Chester Williams (2) Con: Louis Koen Pen: Louis Koen |
Try: Jeff Wilson (3), Jeremy Stanley (3) Con: Tony Brown (3) |
Attendance: 19,512 Referee: Scott Young (Australia) |
| 9 May 1998 | Waratahs |
36–32 | Wellington Hurricanes |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: John Welborn, Matt Burke, Semi Taupeaffe, Willie Ofahengaue Con: Matt Burke (2) Pen: Matt Burke (4) |
Try: Christian Cullen, Mepi Faoagali Con: Jon Preston (2) Pen: Jon Preston (6) |
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) |
| 10 May 1998 | Coastal Sharks |
30–20 | Queensland Reds |
Kings Park Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: André Joubert, Henry Honiball (2), Ollie Le Roux Con: Henry Honiball (2) Pen: André Joubert, Henry Honiball |
Try: Jason Little Pen: John Eales (5) |
Referee: Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) |
Round 12
| 16 May 1998 | Golden Cats |
41–7 | Western Stormers |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Chris Badenhorst, Jannie van der Walt (3), Werner Swanepoel (2) Con: Jannie de Beer (4) Pen: Jannie de Beer |
Try: Percy Montgomery Con: Louis Koen |
Referee: Andre Watson (South Africa) |
| 16 May 1998 | Coastal Sharks |
20–32 | Canterbury Crusaders |
Kings Park Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: André Joubert, Gary Teichmann, Ollie Le Roux Con: André Joubert Pen: Henry Honiball |
Try: Andrew Mehrtens, Mark Hammett, Norm Berryman (2) Con: Andrew Mehrtens (3) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (2) |
Referee: Peter Marshall (Australia) |
| 16 May 1998 | ACT Brumbies |
23–16 | Queensland Reds |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Ipolito Fenukitau, Stirling Mortlock Con: Stephen Larkham (2) Pen: Stephen Larkham (3) |
Try: Shane Drahm Con: Shane Drahm Pen: Shane Drahm (3) |
Referee: Wayne Erickson (Australia) |
| 16 May 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes |
34–45 | Auckland Blues |
Athletic Park, Wellington | ||
| Try: Alex Telea, Jason O'Halloran (3), Tana Umaga Con: Jon Preston (3) Pen: Jon Preston |
Try: Eroni Clarke, Joeli Vidiri (2), Jonah Lomu (2), Xavier Rush Con: Adrian Cashmore (6) Pen: Adrian Cashmore |
Referee: Colin Hawke (New Zealand) |
| 16 May 1998 | Northern Transvaal |
26–31 | Otago Highlanders |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: Braam van Straaten, McNeil Hendricks Con: Braam van Straaten (2) Pen: Braam van Straaten (4) |
Try: Brendan Laney, Jeff Wilson (2), Pita Alatini Con: Tony Brown Pen: Tony Brown (3) |
Referee: Scott Young (Australia) |
| 15 May 1998 | Waikato Chiefs |
21–33 | Waratahs |
North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Matt Cooper, Roger Randle Con: Matt Cooper Pen: Matt Cooper (3) |
Try: John Welborn, Matthew Dowling (2) Con: Matt Burke (3) Pen: Matt Burke (4) |
Referee: Johan Meuwesen (South Africa) |
Semi finals
| 22 May 1998 | Auckland Blues |
37–31 | Otago Highlanders |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Adrian Cashmore (2), Joeli Vidiri, Lee Stensness Con: Adrian Cashmore (4) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (3) |
Try: Jeff Wilson, Taine Randell, Isitolo Maka Con: Simon Culhane, Tony Brown Pen: Simon Culhane (3), Tony Brown |
Referee: Colin Hawke (New Zealand) |
| 23 May 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders |
36–32 | Coastal Sharks |
Lancaster Park, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Norm Berryman (2), Daryl Lilley, Daryl Gibson Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (4) |
Try: Ollie le Roux (2), Shaun Payne, Stefan Terblanche, Kevin Putt Con: André Joubert (2) Pen: André Joubert |
Attendance: 34,000 Referee: Peter Marshall (Australia) |
Grand final
| 30 May 1998 |
| Auckland Blues | 13–20 | Canterbury Crusaders |
| Try: James Christian Con: Adrian Cashmore Pen: Adrian Cashmore Drop: Adrian Cashmore | Try: James Kerr, Norm Maxwell Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (2) |
| Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) |
More information Pos, Name ...
| Pos | Name | Tries | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Wilson | 10 | Otago Highlanders |
| Joeli Vidiri | 10 | Auckland Blues | |
| Stefan Terblanche | 10 | Coastal Sharks |
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More information Pos, Name ...
| Pos | Name | Tries | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Mehrtens | 206 | Canterbury Crusaders |
| 2 | Adrian Cashmore | 180 | Auckland Blues |
| 3 | Jon Preston | 112 | Wellington Hurricanes |
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- McIlraith, M. (2005). "Ten Years of Super 12", Auckland: Hodder Moa. ISBN 1-86971-025-8