Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists.
26m
That sounds like an idea once floated… I believe some people calling something like an NRC or ARC. Could have been gre…(more)
34m
JOC and Horwill were happy to go to the Force so Crichton must have some incredibly different character from them which …(more)
35m
If JOC and Horwill were willing to go there’s no reason he wouldn’t have been.
45m
They certainly don’t like the idea that league gets 20,000 plus to Mt Smart to be spoken too loudly!!
47m
The Northern Hemisphere season is massive. Super rugby may be only half of it.
Double the length means a lot more money…(more)
49m
It’s continually amazing.
Crowds get lower and lower and no action is taken.
50m
It is curious. Must be a reason though.
1h
I was taught that even if you’re too late to hit them you still need to touch them so they know that you’re there an…(more)
Pocock and Joc both ready for super rugby as teenagers. Better they start with the force than be parked at the reds. The…(more)
Ryan cross was ok for us but I was surprised he made the Wallabies. Rona was of course a force academy guy who poached …(more)
The Sydney swans organise their own academy to reach out and vacuum young people into AFL. They put professional program…(more)
2h
On the Finau topic, I agree mostly. I think the Edmed tackle was timed well by Finau. The three others are pretty suspec…(more)
To me Om, Blackadder is the perfect replacement for Kaino. The AB’s have struggled to replace Jerome Kaino since he r…(more)
‘2006-2009 between the Force and Reds you’ll see that the Force had the better squad at times and the depth you’re t…(more)
Well said Blanchy. Rugby fans are enjoying a cracker SRP season but rugby fever needs to find a way to break its banks a…(more)
Cheers mate. I will let my daughter know about the revolution…she lives in Ipswich!
Right now it’s both isn’t it BB. What happens on the field is also in the boardroom 🥊 😱
What about national City V Country. Drovers V Dockers. Land Cruisers V Land Rovers. RM Williams V … well … RM Willia…(more)
Yeah but have you heard some of these boys sing and play guitar!? Warranted scholarship imo
What if we pooled players from the 12 Shute teams into 3 geographically representative teams though? West of Sydney Uni …(more)
3h
And if you make the same comparisons in 2006-2009 between the Force and Reds you’ll see that the Force had the better sq…(more)
A sickle. They’re building a revolution at Ballymore and Kiss is our Lenin – returned from exile to lead us to glory.
Well the old man is Welsh so very sorry for omitting the great celt influence in OZ rugby..
‘I think most people without an axe to grind are enjoying Super this year. It’s been fantastic.’
Yes but that’s for r…(more)
NSW vs QLD would probably be fine in terms of strength balance in rugby.
Even if you forget league there is the northern hemisphere whose clubs competitions continue through southern tours and …(more)
Not long ago even the supposed pinnacle Soo was one long brawl (as in a physical brawl, not just big hit ups in the play…(more)
I’m with you Geoff, only Lynagh’s was late & should have been dealt with a lot more severely.
You don’t seem to be able to distinguish between having two or three start names and a full squad of talented players wh…(more)
No Dave. You said that development in Sydney was due to private schools only.
4h
Oh. I read it as fact. Maybe someone should text him and ask.
I answered you in this elsewhere here but briefly, you don’t need full centralisation for this point. It’s just an initi…(more)
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‘I’m no financial whiz’ your name indicates as much.
Look at the recent bashing of Suaalii from Phil Gould for leaving rugby to see the warmth the NRL holds for rugby.
That quote from Waugh says it all. They will be lucky to break even from the RWC if one uses the French World Cup as an …(more)
The Super Rugby season being half the length of Northern tournaments loses millions of TV, crowd, sponsorship revenue. N…(more)
I’m no financial whiz, but revenue does not equal profit. The question to me is how much of the expected windfall reve…(more)
I think must also consider how the Rebs pan out regarding their 8mil claim? Any settlement from RA would have the other …(more)
Neither England or Japan made astonishing amounts either, and doesn’t England own the primary stadium? Putting on a good…(more)
Yes Twiggy should have been invited in..He is worth billions has a vision and loves rugby…no brainer .
If liquidated, their debts are worth $13m more than their total assets (RA has negative equity). But debtors would rathe…(more)
Red ink everywhere but they still voted themselves back in. Delegates from the states and others entitled to vote must …(more)
Can someone who has looked at the accounts say what the actual value of RA is, please? Say if it was to be liquidated or…(more)
Are we at the point where Twiggy buys the whole thing (for a cents on the $ evaluation) and runs it properly or do we ha…(more)
Don’t like the logic of “$80mil as against a projected $240mil equals a great position for Australian Rugby in 2028….(more)
Leaguies hate union. Not going to happen.
Thanks, missed that completely. Horror story to scare the children with given the precarious nature of rugby finances ar…(more)
I heard France did poorly out of the RWC because it was run poorly. Australia have a great reputation of putting on even…(more)
Flabbergasted
NRL can’t act in the best interests of rugby union as it would not be acting in the best interests of the NRL. I don’t t…(more)
$50m taken up? That happened quickly.
At least the people complaining can stop now, that its grassroots rugby Mums and …(more)
Like I said, I’ve lent it to a friend. He’s about to start his doctorate in psychology, so I think he will want to finis…(more)
I’ve always considered Matthews a m0r0n, and this highlights that very fact. Good player, yes. Great coach, yes. M0r0n…(more)
Breaking news in England, apart from Mary Fowler’s cracker of a goal this morning, is that EPL clubs have agreed in prin…(more)
I’m not making excuses… simply suggesting some Bok fans like to talk it up and suggest they did it with one hand tie…(more)
Agree same with boks and NZ.
It is time to move on my friend. To still repeat old excuses is pathetic. Rather look forward to the next WC and do bet…(more)
Yes that is the difference. Playing finals rugby.
Will Jordan a very skillful player but his inexperience showed.
Aside from the fact that a larger pool of umpires would inevitably lift standards, the real effect would be a sense …(more)
Also an honest, likeable bloke away from the game. I played a few games of T20 against a team featuring Hasleby a couple…(more)
But that’s the blackmail isn’t it.
When I support my team, which I’ll always do, I’m seen to be supporting these peopl…(more)
‘The increase was driven by additional high performance costs, especially in the Wallabies, Wallaroos and Australia A pr…(more)
Well D10, we’re just going to have to agree to disagree. As for that other game, Langer was a better 7 than the two yo…(more)
And then 42m this time around?
I’d be surprised.
Am trying to see what other unions have released their accounts an…(more)
Good pickups. – The KPMG costs were for due diligence on the failed private equity bid. – It looks like broadcast revenu…(more)
G’day BF. Yep, mate, as noted above, I do not have an issue with Reece Hodge the man. I’ve expressed my disbelief and fr…(more)
Oops. Slightly hungover this morning and it showed.
Annual reports are published here: (View comments to see link)…(more)
Isn’t it just their share of the World Cup revenues? 2019 received $19,074 2015 received $18,990
Probably because you’re stuck in a lie backtracking. Either that, or you do genuinely believe you can earn the right …(more)
“Earned the right to be self-righteous.”
I’m sorry, but you do realise that entire sentence is completel…(more)
As I said if Doc feels he has earned the right to criticise the courage of a player like Williams,who has overcome both …(more)
Macca, both you and Doc Disnick bring a lot to the table here on the Roar, in the live games and during the week. But yo…(more)
One more thing Doc, my simple mind is struggling to distinguish the difference between the discussion around a player be…(more)
good call on Wanaka Muzzo; thats my favourite spot as well, I’m hoping to retire there later in life.
Really enjoyed t…(more)
Peter,
Thanks, great yarn. One of my first & most favourite rugby books was: ‘Australian Rugby, the Game & the …(more)
Yes and guys like Nev won’t be around forever
Except he made 14 tackles which makes your comment redundant.
Needs a bit more weight but he is looking really good. The whole pack is looking strong with AA back. Nice blend of yout…(more)
Yes, it was a genius move. Exactly what he needed. I am looking at him and seeing more and more a Sam Carter. The Brums …(more)
You can only score tries as good as the opposition is…oh that’s right probably best team going around.
My mate played halfback for west magpies and St George mid late 80s ,told me you can’t beat speed and simple moves like …(more)
Think you could be correct with this new coach …counter counter counter!!
Sualli can kick goals abrasive enough to play centres as well as back three so realistically a great addition…money sp…(more)
No smokey Tua would walk in with red carpet ..but unfortunately we only take forklift drivers and Kiwi whiners don’t get…(more)
Yes but Eddie picked the wrong young guys and left out the best old guys.
Yes and we played that way 25 years ago.. Definitely not suggesting it’s all fluke there brilliance, but that fast count…(more)
I would settle for some basic marketing to let people know when games are on.
And excited for people who obviously can only count to 5. That is why it is 5. Keep it simple.
Best athletes mostly play rugby or move there after a while out of frustration.
How on earth can anyone enjoy watching this.
Haven’t seen it in front and second row.
That is why league is not a threat to rugby internationally. Most people see it for what it is a game for the common mi…(more)
Try to understand the game of rugby. It will help to enjoy it.
Suddenly we get plenty of medical experts when it suits them.
Why is the time wasting before line outs not mentioned.
I’m pleased for Keary getting out at close to his own terms. Arguably he went too many head knocks too long, but that’s …(more)
Yep, church service Trumps football 😱
They will never learn. Going soft on foul play in super rugby is going to bite them again when playing internationals a…(more)
The Wrap: Rebels young gun rockets out of Wallabies contention, and why Samipeni Finau's 'brutal' hit on Edmed was fair game
26m
That sounds like an idea once floated… I believe some people calling something like an NRC or ARC.
Could have been gre…(more)
34m
JOC and Horwill were happy to go to the Force so Crichton must have some incredibly different character from them which …(more)
35m
If JOC and Horwill were willing to go there’s no reason he wouldn’t have been.
45m
They certainly don’t like the idea that league gets 20,000 plus to Mt Smart to be spoken too loudly!!
47m
The Northern Hemisphere season is massive. Super rugby may be only half of it.
Double the length means a lot more money…(more)
49m
It’s continually amazing.
Crowds get lower and lower and no action is taken.
50m
It is curious. Must be a reason though.
1h
I was taught that even if you’re too late to hit them you still need to touch them so they know that you’re there an…(more)
1h
Pocock and Joc both ready for super rugby as teenagers. Better they start with the force than be parked at the reds. The…(more)
1h
Ryan cross was ok for us but I was surprised he made the Wallabies.
Rona was of course a force academy guy who poached …(more)
1h
The Sydney swans organise their own academy to reach out and vacuum young people into AFL. They put professional program…(more)
2h
On the Finau topic, I agree mostly. I think the Edmed tackle was timed well by Finau. The three others are pretty suspec…(more)
2h
To me Om, Blackadder is the perfect replacement for Kaino. The AB’s have struggled to replace Jerome Kaino since he r…(more)
2h
‘2006-2009 between the Force and Reds you’ll see that the Force had the better squad at times and the depth you’re t…(more)
2h
Well said Blanchy. Rugby fans are enjoying a cracker SRP season but rugby fever needs to find a way to break its banks a…(more)
2h
Cheers mate. I will let my daughter know about the revolution…she lives in Ipswich!
2h
Right now it’s both isn’t it BB. What happens on the field is also in the boardroom 🥊 😱
2h
What about national City V Country. Drovers V Dockers. Land Cruisers V Land Rovers. RM Williams V … well … RM Willia…(more)
2h
Yeah but have you heard some of these boys sing and play guitar!? Warranted scholarship imo
2h
What if we pooled players from the 12 Shute teams into 3 geographically representative teams though? West of Sydney Uni …(more)
3h
And if you make the same comparisons in 2006-2009 between the Force and Reds you’ll see that the Force had the better sq…(more)
3h
A sickle. They’re building a revolution at Ballymore and Kiss is our Lenin – returned from exile to lead us to glory.
3h
Well the old man is Welsh so very sorry for omitting the great celt influence in OZ rugby..
3h
‘I think most people without an axe to grind are enjoying Super this year. It’s been fantastic.’
Yes but that’s for r…(more)
3h
NSW vs QLD would probably be fine in terms of strength balance in rugby.
3h
Even if you forget league there is the northern hemisphere whose clubs competitions continue through southern tours and …(more)
3h
Not long ago even the supposed pinnacle Soo was one long brawl (as in a physical brawl, not just big hit ups in the play…(more)
3h
I’m with you Geoff, only Lynagh’s was late & should have been dealt with a lot more severely.
3h
You don’t seem to be able to distinguish between having two or three start names and a full squad of talented players wh…(more)
3h
No Dave. You said that development in Sydney was due to private schools only.
4h
Oh. I read it as fact. Maybe someone should text him and ask.
4h
I answered you in this elsewhere here but briefly, you don’t need full centralisation for this point. It’s just an initi…(more)