That's it for the round games of Super 12 2005 - that always makes me a little sad... The Highlanders made me even sadder over their game against the Chiefs. The Chiefs who have been patchy at best this season, came out firing and thumped the Highlanders 31-8. Sitiveni Sivivatu starred for the Chiefs, scoring three tries, and Marty Holah showed just why he's one of the best forwards running around on the paddock. Hansie - I doubt even the Reds would have gotten up over the Highlanders :)

The Brumbies 38 were too good for the Reds 21 at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Ben Tune tried to get his home side in front, but it was all too little too late for the Reds who had a Super 12 season that I'm sure we would all like to forget.

The Bulls annhilated the Stormers 75-14 - that's gotta hurt! The Bulls have been on a roll, and it will take a big effort from the Waratahs in Sydney to stop the Bull Forward Freight train come their semi final clash.

The Cats vs Sharks game ended up in a 20 all draw - totally stuffed my tipping for the round... The Sharks ended up bottom of the ladder for 2005. So promising before the Round 1 kick off.

So.... after 12 rounds we have the Crusaders to host the Hurricanes on Friday night at Jade Stadium in Christchurch. Kick off is 5.35pm Australian time - 7.35 NZ time.

The Second semi final is on Saturday night - between the Tahs and the Bulls in Sydney - kick off 7.40pm. Tickets go on sale through ticketek.com.au on Wednesday. Be quick on the phone, or online :)