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Just last week, Melbourne signed arguably the best rugby coach in history in Rob Macqueen, leading to a number of other signings and incredible interest leading into most exciting time in Australian rugby for over a decade.
With the new competition, Australia’s best returning from overseas, and the Australian side rebuilding itself, Australian rugby is definitely headed in the right direction.
In the last month, the Melbourne Rebels have covered the newspaper with releases on financial positions and new signings. It seems the team that was dubbed to be a total failure has already surpassed its annoying tag.
Unlike the introduction of the Western Force or the Brumbies, there is a definite excitement in the air about the revamped competition. Even John O’Neill seems excited, declaring this the most exciting time in his time as head of the ARU.
With the extra money earned from the Super 15, John O’Neill plans to kickstart the unsuccessful ARC with the introduction of a club based competition. The leading competitions in Brisbane and Sydney will support two teams respectively, as well as a team from the Gold Coast, Canberra, Central Coast, two from Melbourne, and one from Perth.
This would mean that each side has two feeder clubs, meaning a good spread of Australia’s talented young players between all clubs. This competition wouldn’t be aimed at gaining crowds but introducing players to a competition between club and Super 14.
Join The Roar rugby editor Christy Doran, former Wallaby Matt Toomua and a cast of regular and special guests as they look at the biggest issues in the game on The Roar Rugby Podcast. If you’re looking for great odds on the next game check out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Chances are you’re about to lose. Set a deposit limit.