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The Wallabies and Springboks meet at Suncorp this Saturday night and I am really struggling to pick a winner. The Boks have form on…
Last week Spiro wrote: “I was on one of the first trains out of ANZ Stadium on Saturday night, a mouse scuttling away from…
The ‘Hit’ in Rugby Union scrums has come under widespread criticism for a number of years now. I have been arguing that it is…
Australian Rugby Corporate Governance entered a new chapter this week with the board implementing changes based on the recommendations of the review run by…
One week has made a massive difference to the Wallaby scrum. There are two key points to note. Firstly, England did not scrummage as…
The Wallabies scrum has come under renewed criticism after the loss to the French on Saturday night. I’ve reviewed every scrum from the game…
This weekend brings great opportunity for the Wallabies. No longer favourites and with an extraordinary injury toll, they travel to a venue none of…
On the weekend Greg Growden reported in the Sydney Morning Herald that a senior NSW official was trying “create a 2013 Waratahs dream team…
Before the Rugby Championship began, I argued that against the All Blacks a forward pack that can turn up with intensity and in numbers…
Super Rugby form is not usually a good guide to Test Rugby form. However, while we can look back to the June internationals, trying…
Rugby is a game built upon teamwork. I think one of the greatest demonstrations of this is in players frequently rising to greatness in…
I've really enjoyed Super Rugby 2012. The competition was close, minnows have upset favourites, powerhouse sides struggled and two teams that were roundly written…
The Waratahs dominated the Brumbies in most key statistics during their weekend Super Rugby clash, but still managed to lose the game. Despite trailing…
The Waratahs board is being reported as endorsing Michael Foley to remain as coach next year. However, the bulk of the Waratahs faithful have…
When Al Baxter and Matt Dunning played for the Wallabies, our scrum was an international laughing stock. It hurts but it is true. At…
Adam Jones delivered a tighthead master class during the third test between the Wallabies and Wales. Benn Robinson has scrummaged well all year at…
The Wallabies squad for this Saturday’s match against Wales is more balanced than last weeks. The inclusion of a third specialist second rower makes…
The Wallabies scrum is under pressure again. The Welsh were able to re-expose the Wallabies Achilles heel on Saturday, and it was not pretty.…
My Waratahs need saving from themselves. The players are clearly not enjoying themselves, fans are turning their backs, the coaches are stressed and the…
All Australian rugby folk should be tuned in to the Brumbies vs Reds match at Bruce Stadium on Saturday night. These two teams have…
Correction Harry.
Jack Mesley is a rugby man, played Brumbies U19s while at uni, played at Woollahra Colleagues at the same time I was at the club, represented NSW Subbies. He was a very good 12.
Five surprises, five disappointments and five things to figure out as Super Rugby 2024 reaches the end game
Not what I’m proposing at all.
Very interested to hear some of these many better options.
UPDATE: RA say they were blindsided over Rebels' finances, reject private consortium claim as administrator backs club's survival
Vic and WA represent around 10% of the playing population each these days and are the area where numbers are growing.
I think we’d be crazy to scrap the investment that has been made.
UPDATE: RA say they were blindsided over Rebels' finances, reject private consortium claim as administrator backs club's survival
He was a rugby player MJ. Was at Colleagues at the same time I was there. Jack a first grader and NSW Subbies rep team player while I was in lower grades.
He played Brumbies U-19’s back in his uni days
Rugby News: SRP poach first CEO from A-Leagues, Reds rookie reveals cruel prank ahead of debut, Hewat answers Dan call
G’day Chips, no doubt Tahs and Reds need to rebrand but they are not the NSW and Qld rep sides of old so that has largely already occurred.
I think the additional teams need to be in population centres.
I don’t support promoting existing clubs, I think existing clubs already provide critical roles in the locations and comps they exist in today.
If any get promoted then they need to show their ability to attract a fanbase and we probably need to replace them in their current location in their current comps.
UPDATE: RA say they were blindsided over Rebels' finances, reject private consortium claim as administrator backs club's survival
Stan deal ends next year, replacement broadcast deal was meant to be getting completed end of last year/start of this one but has been radio silence.
There is an agreement with NZR to stay in SRP until 2030 that was tied to cash payment from NZR to RA and agreement on revenue sharing on the next broadcast deal but if RA aren’t financially solvent, what happens?
Yep good players go offshore, we have to rely the competition giving all a chance to win, uncertainty of result and quality being higher than any individual Premier comp in any of our cities can produce to capture and build the fanbase.
It won’t be Super but should be better than heading down to watch your local club.
UPDATE: RA say they were blindsided over Rebels' finances, reject private consortium claim as administrator backs club's survival
They’ll need to run a process, find bidders, investors, sponsors, members, pitches and all the rest.
I expect it’s additional teams in Sydney and Brisbane but would be open to other areas if they can show their finances will support a side.
UPDATE: RA say they were blindsided over Rebels' finances, reject private consortium claim as administrator backs club's survival
Exit Super, end the Giteau rule, live within our means with a national comp that has the existing 5 pro teams as the foundation, while selecting Wallabies from anywhere.
Consolidate all debt at RA under their credit line, stop accruing more and use the Lions and WC to pay it all off. Critically ensure we have a sustainable model once that debt is repaid.
Seeing nothing at this stage that says we’ll have a model that pays for itself if we keep going the way we are.
UPDATE: RA say they were blindsided over Rebels' finances, reject private consortium claim as administrator backs club's survival
Again, I don’t know the amount he settled for just that it is a different two year deal.
NOT the 1.8m over three year deal that initially got reported.
Wallabies in danger of losing Hanigan to ambitious French club just as forward enters his prime
We don’t know what Jorgensen got paid.
He knocked back the three year deal that was reported and took a two year deal instead.
Comment was he was backing himself for an bigger deal next contract.
Wallabies in danger of losing Hanigan to ambitious French club just as forward enters his prime
I can wish for better ATW. We used to be.
Wallabies in danger of losing Hanigan to ambitious French club just as forward enters his prime
Come Roar Headline Writers we can be better than this.
Christy is correct, a blow to the Waratahs and to Oz rugby.
We don’t need the red rag for the easily triggered of the headline calling Wallabies. The site can be better than this.
Wallabies in danger of losing Hanigan to ambitious French club just as forward enters his prime
What’s happened to Nick Frost? Looked a shadow of himself this season, was packing left side at scrum time even with Hooper partnering him.
He’s massively off the boil and is he now dropped or injured?
Super Rugby teams round 10: Marky Mark replaces Pietsch, Rebels' LSL blow, Flook boost for Reds, Alaalatoa to start
Go Jack! Hope you do well mate.
Rugby News: SRP poach first CEO from A-Leagues, Reds rookie reveals cruel prank ahead of debut, Hewat answers Dan call
Brock! What legend!
“You have to be everywhere breakaways. Everywhere! No excuses… Cause havoc at the breakdown like sharks in a school of mullets… And when you’re through the other side we’re like crows through the Opera House window. Get in, loot the joint and get out…”
“As for the tight-five, all day like wind through wheat. Not scattered rocks here and there, but like wind through wheat
Brumbies to welcome back Wallabies duo for 'Canes clash after week of soul-searching, Tahs to tweak side for Chiefs
My concern is the possible voting structure put forward has voting from a Super side.
Seems to assume keeping that comp which is a core problem IMO
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
NFI – bio says he’s worked for Oceania Rugby as well as local comps but am not sure what qualifies someone as a rugby man.
Do they have to have played?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
The four named members of SOARR are:
Russ Tulloch
Dick Marks
Geoff Stooke
Paul Jonson
Paul Jonson is Associate Professor and Industry Fellow of UTS – he’s the Sports Governance/Sports Law expert in the group
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Can we choose which games to consider? Then I’d probably restrict the sample to just games between NZ sides and the Tahs! 😂
Brumbies 'systematically taken apart by the Blues' in 'non-contest' as Larkham's men cop huge reality check
measured across a range of metrics
This is actually it Cec. For me picking 8 starters, 5 bench, I’m not really clear at this stage who the bench loosehead or the bench backrower should be.
Outside of those to two positions (and assuming everyone fit), then I could easily see 3 Reds, 2 Brumbies, 2 from France, 2 Rebels, 1 Force and 1 Tah
Looseheads – Bell / another (maybe Hodgeman?)
Hoopers – Paenga-Amosa / Faessler
Tightheads – Tupou / Alaalatoa
Locks – Rodda / Skelton / Salakaia-Loto
Openside – McReight (Although I’m a big Tizzano fan and hope he keeps improving, would love to see Reimer starting and getting more of a chance to push as well)
6/8/bench backrower – Valetini / Leota / another (probably 9 guys all worthy of consideration for that last spot)
Brumbies 'systematically taken apart by the Blues' in 'non-contest' as Larkham's men cop huge reality check
Cec, maybe we need to look at which SRAU forwards have stood up against the stronger NZ packs.
Obviously the Wallabies won’t be facing Aussie packs so performance against NZ sides might be the better benchmark?
Brumbies 'systematically taken apart by the Blues' in 'non-contest' as Larkham's men cop huge reality check
Great to hear Rodda back and a good first up performance.
Well done Force!
Beale, Rodda shine on Super Rugby return as Force smash Crusaders to keep finals hopes alive
Don’t forget the poor old Reds, only able to “rout” the Highlanders.
When will this criminal under celebration end?
Brumbies 'systematically taken apart by the Blues' in 'non-contest' as Larkham's men cop huge reality check
Wasn’t pretty Doc.
For the Wallabies sake, hopefully an aberration and they bounce back against the Canes.
Brumbies 'systematically taken apart by the Blues' in 'non-contest' as Larkham's men cop huge reality check
Thanks Christy. That is very good money for someone yet to play a test.
Wallabies in danger of losing Hanigan to ambitious French club just as forward enters his prime