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.
1998 Super 12 | |||
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Countries | ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and knockout | ||
Champions | ![]() | ||
Matches played | 69 | ||
Top point scorer(s) | ![]() (Canterbury Crusaders) | ||
Top try scorer(s) | ![]() (Auckland Blues) | ||
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Teams
The 1998 Super 12 competition consisted of 12 teams, they were:
The Blues (New Zealand)
The Brumbies (Australia)
The Bulls (South Africa)
The Cats (South Africa)
The Chiefs (New Zealand)
The Crusaders (New Zealand)
The Highlanders (New Zealand)
The Hurricanes (New Zealand)
The Reds (Australia)
The Sharks (South Africa)
The Stormers (South Africa)
The Waratahs (Australia)
Table
Top four teams advance to playoffs. |
Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | BP | Pts | |
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1 | ![]() |
11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 388 | 296 | +92 | 7 | 43 |
2 | ![]() |
11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 340 | 260 | +80 | 9 | 41 |
3 | ![]() |
11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 329 | 263 | +66 | 8 | 36 |
4 | ![]() |
11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 343 | 279 | +64 | 6 | 34 |
5 | ![]() |
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 273 | 229 | +44 | 5 | 31 |
6 | ![]() |
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 306 | 276 | +30 | 4 | 30 |
7 | ![]() |
11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 279 | 291 | −12 | 5 | 29 |
8 | ![]() |
11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 313 | 342 | −29 | 6 | 26 |
9 | ![]() |
11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 248 | 364 | −166 | 6 | 18 |
10 | ![]() |
11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 228 | 308 | −80 | 5 | 17 |
11 | ![]() |
11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 249 | 306 | −57 | 4 | 16 |
12 | ![]() |
11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 266 | 346 | −80 | 7 | 15 |
Results
Round 1
27 February 1998 | Otago Highlanders ![]() |
26 – 19 | ![]() |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
Try: Simon Culhane Pen: Simon Culhane (7) |
Try: David Wilson, Tim Horan (2) Con: John Eales (2) |
Referee: ![]() |
27 February 1998 | Western Stormers ![]() |
31 – 45 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
28 February 1998 | Waikato Chiefs ![]() |
25 – 23 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
28 February 1998 | Coastal Sharks ![]() |
24 – 8 | ![]() |
ABSA Stadium, Durban | ||
Try: Henry Honiball, Hentie Martens, Jeremy Thomson Con: Henry Honiball (3) Pen: Henry Honiball |
Try: Joeli Vidiri Pen: Carlos Spencer |
Referee: ![]() |
28 February 1998 | Northern Bulls ![]() |
32 – 39 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
6 March 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders ![]() |
33 – 12 | ![]() |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
Try: Angus Gardiner, Justin Marshall, Tabai Matson Con: Andrew Mehrtens (3) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (4) |
Pen: Matt Burke (4) | Referee: ![]() |
6 March 1998 | Northern Transvaal ![]() |
19 – 37 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
7 March 1998 | Golden Cats ![]() |
37 – 38 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
7 March 1998 | Coastal Sharks ![]() |
32 – 17 | ![]() |
ABSA 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: ![]() |
7 March 1998 | Queensland Reds ![]() |
25 – 28 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Round 3
13 March 1998 | Waratahs ![]() |
25 – 10 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
13 March 1998 | Waikato Chiefs ![]() |
19 – 22 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
14 March 1998 | Queensland Reds ![]() |
35 – 9 | ![]() |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
Try: Damien Smith, Jason Little, John Eales, Shane Drahm, Tim Horan Con: John Eales (5) |
Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (3) | Referee: ![]() |
14 March 1998 | Auckland Blues ![]() |
41 – 22 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
14 March 1998 | Western Stormers ![]() |
35 – 18 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
14 March 1998 | ACT Brumbies ![]() |
23 – 41 | ![]() |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
Try: Adam Magro, Sam Cordingley, Stephen Larkham Con: David Knox Pen: David Knox (2) |
Try: Andre Joubert, Gary Teichmann, Kevin Putt, Mornay Visser, Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Brink Con: Henry Honiball (4) Pen: Henry Honiball |
Referee: ![]() |
Round 4
20 March 1998 | Otago Highlanders ![]() |
41 – 35 | ![]() |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
Try: Isitolo Maka (2), John Leslie, Pailate Fili, Tony Brown Con: Tony Brown (5) Pen: Tony Brown (2) |
Try: Andre Joubert (2), Gary Teichmann (2), Walter Minnaar Con: Andre Joubert (2) Pen: Andre Joubert (2), Henry Honiball |
Referee: ![]() |
21 March 1998 | Northern Transvaal ![]() |
34 – 19 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
21 March 1998 | ACT Brumbies ![]() |
37 – 3 | ![]() |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
Try: Marco Caputo, Mitch Hardy, Sam Cordingley, Stephen Larkham Con: David Knox (4) Pen: David Knox (3) |
Pen: MJ Smith | Referee: ![]() |
21 March 1998 | Auckland Blues ![]() |
25 – 23 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
22 March 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes ![]() |
33 – 41 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Round 5
27 March 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders ![]() |
24 – 31 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
28 March 1998 | Western Stormers ![]() |
35 – 33 | ![]() |
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 R. Walsh |
28 March 1998 | Northern Bulls![]() |
24 – 7 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
28 March 1998 | Otago Highlanders ![]() |
57 – 27 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
29 March 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes ![]() |
23 – 39 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Round 6
3 April 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes ![]() |
30 – 15 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
4 April 1998 | Otago Highlanders ![]() |
29 – 11 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
4 April 1998 | Queensland Reds ![]() |
33 – 18 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
5 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders ![]() |
31 – 20 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
5 April 1998 | Waratahs ![]() |
51 – 18 | ![]() |
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: Andre Joubert Pen: Andre Joubert (2) |
Referee: ![]() |
Round 7
11 April 1998 | Waikato Chiefs ![]() |
37 – 25 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
11 April 1998 | Queensland Reds ![]() |
19 – 14 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
11 April 1998 | Coastal Sharks ![]() |
30 – 18 | ![]() |
ABSA 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: ![]() |
11 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders ![]() |
38 – 26 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
13 April 1998 | Auckland Blues ![]() |
47 – 25 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Round 8
17 April 1998 | Auckland Blues ![]() |
34 – 24 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
18 April 1998 | Golden Cats ![]() |
35 – 36 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
18 April 1998 | Queensland Reds ![]() |
17 – 17 | ![]() |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
Try: Daniel Herbert Pen: John Eales (4) |
Try: Matt Burke Pen: Manny Edmonds (4) |
Referee: ![]() |
18 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders ![]() |
37 – 25 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
19 April 1998 | Otago Highlanders ![]() |
29 – 8 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Round 9
24 April 1998 | ACT Brumbies ![]() |
29 – 32 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
24 April 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders ![]() |
40 – 24 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
25 April 1998 | Coastal Sharks ![]() |
52 – 18 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
25 April 1998 | Queensland Reds ![]() |
28 – 15 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Round 10
1 May 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes ![]() |
17 – 39 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
1 May 1998 | Waratahs ![]() |
23 – 22 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
2 May 1998 | Northern Transvaal ![]() |
12 – 8 | ![]() |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
Pen: Braam van Straaten (4) | Try: Steve Atherton Pen: Andre Joubert |
2 May 1998 | ACT Brumbies ![]() |
24 – 27 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
2 May 1998 | Waikato Chiefs ![]() |
26 – 7 | ![]() |
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua | ||
Try: Scott McLeod (2) Con: Ian Foster (2) Pen: Ian Foster (4) |
Try: Penalty Try Con: Louis Koen |
Referee: ![]() |
3 May 1998 | Golden Cats ![]() |
16 – 20 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Round 11
8 May 1998 | Waikato Chiefs ![]() |
35 – 15 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
9 May 1998 | Golden Cats ![]() |
25 – 34 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
9 May 1998 | Western Stormers ![]() |
15 – 36 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
9 May 1998 | Waratahs ![]() |
36 – 32 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
10 May 1998 | Coastal Sharks ![]() |
30 – 20 | ![]() |
ABSA Stadium, Durban | ||
Try: Andre Joubert, Henry Honiball (2), Ollie Le Roux Con: Henry Honiball (2) Pen: Andre Joubert, Henry Honiball |
Try: Jason Little Pen: John Eales (5) |
Referee: ![]() |
Round 12
16 May 1998 | Golden Cats ![]() |
41 – 7 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
16 May 1998 | Coastal Sharks ![]() |
20 – 32 | ![]() |
ABSA Stadium, Durban | ||
Try: Andre Joubert, Gary Teichmann, Ollie Le Roux Con: Andre Joubert Pen: Henry Honiball |
Try: Andrew Mehrtens, Mark Hammett, Norm Berryman (2) Con: Andrew Mehrtens (3) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (2) |
Referee: ![]() |
16 May 1998 | ACT Brumbies ![]() |
23 – 16 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
16 May 1998 | Wellington Hurricanes ![]() |
34 – 45 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
16 May 1998 | Northern Transvaal ![]() |
26 – 31 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
15 May 1998 | Waikato Chiefs ![]() |
21 – 33 | ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Finals
Semi finals
22 May 1998 | Auckland Blues ![]() |
37 – 31 | ![]() |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
Tries: Adrian Cashmore (2), Joeli Vidiri, Lee Stensness Con: Adrian Cashmore (4) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (3) |
Tries: Jeff Wilson, Taine Randell, Isitolo Maka Cons: Simon Culhane, Tony Brown Pens: Simon Culhane (3), Tony Brown |
Referee: ![]() |
23 May 1998 | Canterbury Crusaders ![]() |
36 – 32 | ![]() |
Lancaster Park, Christchurch | ||
Tries: Norm Berryman (2), Daryl Lilley, Daryl Gibson Cons: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pens: Andrew Mehrtens (4) |
Tries: Ollie le Roux (2), Shaun Payne, Stefan Terblanche, Kevin Putt Cons: André Joubert (2) Pens: André Joubert |
Attendance: 34,000 Referee: ![]() |
Grand final
30 May 1998 |
Auckland Blues ![]() | 13 – 20 | ![]() |
Tries: James Christian Con: Adrian Cashmore Pen: Adrian Cashmore Drop: Adrian Cashmore | Tries: James Kerr, Norm Maxwell Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (2) |
Eden Park, Auckland Referee: ![]() |
Leading try-scorers
Top 3 try scorers | ||||||||
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Pos | Name | Tries | Team | |||||
1 | Jeff Wilson | 10 | Otago Highlanders | |||||
1 | Joeli Vidiri | 10 | Auckland Blues | |||||
1 | Stefan Terblanche | 10 | Coastal Sharks |
Leading point-scorers
Top 3 points scorers | ||||||||
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Pos | Name | Tries | Team | |||||
1 | Andrew Mehrtens | 206 | Canterbury Crusaders | |||||
2 | Adrian Cashmore | 180 | Auckland Blues | |||||
3 | Jon Preston | 112 | Wellington Hurricanes |
Notes and references
- McIlraith, M. (2005).Ten Years of Super 12, Auckland: Hodder Moa. ISBN 1-86971-025-8