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Quotes of 2014

Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Cummins' Force return confirmed

Cummins' Force return confirmed

Nick Cummins will rejoin the Western Force on a loan deal which will make him eligible for Australia for the 2015 World Cup.

Cummins edges closer to Force return

Cummins edges closer to Force return

Australia winger Nick Cummins is on the verge of a return to the Western Force which would allow him to take part in the World Cup.

Sharks move for Saracens wing

Sharks move for Saracens wing

The Sharks have completed the signing of Jack Wilson, who joins the Super Rugby side immediately from Premiership outfit Saracens.

More Super Rugby News

  • Boxing good for my rugby - Cooper
  • Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014
  • SBW to make boxing comeback
  • WP say no to stadium switch
  • Force bring in Yamada
  • Carter signs for Racing Metro
  • Horwill heading to Harlequins
  • Doubts over Crusaders' Fiji match
  • Planet Rugby's Team of the Year
  • Cowan enjoying pre-season graft
  • Chiefs impressed by McKenzie
  • Treu hired by Stormers
  • Lobbe rejects Super Rugby chance
  • Chiefs mull captaincy change
  • Rennie keen to stay on at Chiefs
  • Cooper signs new ARU, Reds deal
  • O'Connor's Reds arrival delayed
  • Carter desperate for playing time
  • Slipper scoops Aussie Players gong
  • The 2014 Planet Rugby Awards
  • WP dismiss Etzebeth exit rumours
  • Stirzaker pens new Rebels deal
  • Botha to leave Saracens for Sharks
  • Hurricanes duo in fitness race
  • Bulls prop forced to retire
  • Weeks remains a Rebel
  • Vote for YOUR Team of the Year
  • Smit relishing Toulon challenge
  • Written warning for Pocock
  • Elliot eyeing World Cup spot
  • McIsaac joins Force backroom staff
  • Afeaki's career at a crossroads
  • Bulls new kits revealed
  • Brumbies sign up Taliauli
  • Crusaders to play in Fiji?
  • New Sharks coaches vow to attack
  • Boudjellal responds to Smit
  • Retallick up for more awards
  • Siliva to swap Brumbies for Rebels
  • Ebersohn extends Force stay
  • Elliot returns to Chiefs
  • Cowan not giving up on Test recall
  • Smit challenges Toulon to showdown
  • Pocock pursues World Cup dream
  • World Club Championship in February?
  • Japan, Argentina added to Super Rugby
  • Gibson wants top job at Waratahs
  • Bulls trio sign new deals
  • Hurricanes sign up three forwards
  • Sharks sign Pumas loose forward
  • Bulls release Ross for Stade move
  • Braid explains Bordeaux switch
  • Force bring in New Zealand duo
  • Stormers sign Pumas prop
  • Highlanders role for Dermody
  • Boyd thrilled with Nonu's attitude
  • No grudges for grateful Fruean
  • O'Connor waiting for Cheika's call
  • 10 new players in Highlanders squad
  • Kaino named new Blues captain
  • Hurricanes bolster their midfield
  • Fruean's Crusaders return confirmed
  • Strong look to Chiefs
  • Wallaby prop re-signs
  • New contract for Moore
  • Japan gets Super Rugby's 18th spot
  • Gold, Venter team up at the Sharks
  • Fruean tipped for Crusaders return
  • Japan set to get Super Rugby side
  • Gold to take over Sharks reins?
  • Highlanders add three to squad
  • Chiefs bring in Heem and Polwart
  • Pietersen in Cheetahs training squad
  • Smith staying with the Chiefs
  • Chiefs snap up forward duo
  • Six months out for Mogg
  • Fruean axed to make way for SBW
  • Chiefs sign Taranaki duo
  • Japan, Singapore join forces in SR bid
  • Hill joins Blues coaching staff
  • Tanaka re-signs with Highlanders
  • Reds snap up Adam Thomson
  • Bayonne sign up Whitelock
  • Mitchell slams Aussie rugby culture
  • Six months out for Jordaan
  • Lions extend Ackermann contract
  • Mitchell favourite for Sharks job
  • Lambie signs new Sharks deal
  • Cummins could make Force return
  • Pocock's comeback on track
  • White and Sharks part ways
  • Williams' NRL days over
  • Hunt signing delights Cooper
  • Pulver backs McCabe as referee
  • Etzebeth's education continues
  • Super Rugby Fixtures
  • Super Rugby Table
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Waratahs 16 58
2 Crusaders 16 51
3 Sharks 16 50
4 Brumbies 16 45
5 Chiefs 16 44
6 Highlanders 16 42
7 Hurricanes 16 41
8 Western Force 16 40
9 Bulls 16 38
10 Blues 16 37
11 Stormers 16 32
12 Lions 16 31
13 Reds 16 28
14 Cheetahs 16 24
15 Melbourne Rebels 16 21
Australian Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Waratahs 16 58
2 Brumbies 16 45
3 Western Force 16 40
4 Reds 16 28
5 Melbourne Rebels 16 21
New Zealand Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Crusaders 16 51
2 Chiefs 16 44
3 Highlanders 16 42
4 Hurricanes 16 41
5 Blues 16 37
South African Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Sharks 16 50
2 Bulls 16 38
3 Stormers 16 32
4 Lions 16 31
5 Cheetahs 16 24

Special Feature

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Picture tribute: Bakkies Botha

After announcing his retirement from international rugby, we look back at the successful - if at times colourful - career of Bakkies Botha. Maybe there's more trophies to come with Toulon in the future?

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.