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After so many years of mediocrity when the answer was always sack the coach, board or player, I hope we now accept there is no benefit in that approach. We cant afford 5 mill or whatever it is, and the next bloke in wont be better or worse, they’ll just be there. I’d ask Eddie and Hamish to pull their heads and show some humility now the great bluff hasnt worked, and get on with doing something that will. Our problem isnt who is coach, or who is picked. We can pull our heads in on that one. The code is going to die. Do things that ensure it doesn’t rather than put everything into high risk red or black decisions on how to win the world cup. If they dont know how to, look around. There are genuine administrators and coaches all over the country in the other codes with track records of actually building and developing successful, functioning codes and competitions.
Eddie Jones should be celebrated not booed: Why the worst thing RA could do is sack the Wallabies coach
Aust rugby has been a high performance centre for self interest for so long. You hope a group exit might be the moment of a collective self uppercut and everyone finally puts their own self interest in their pocket and works towards a way to make the game viable here. As it stands I think the game disappears from the mainstream within a generation or two.
The Wrap: Group C fast becoming everyone’s favourite - except for the Wallabies as early flight home looms large
Most of your comments don’t make any sense, but you’ve elevated yourself this time.
Bledisloe heartbreak: Eddie's Wallabies denied by last minute Mo'unga penalty as ABs seal stunning comeback
I think today just confirmed who and what we all are. We are worse than their firsts, but better than their seconds, and their booey crowds are still a bunch of flogs.
Bledisloe heartbreak: Eddie's Wallabies denied by last minute Mo'unga penalty as ABs seal stunning comeback
Its interesting club rugby only runs April-July to enable the aspirational comps. Does that mean a lot of players only play for those few months each year?
A peek under the hood of the New Zealand rugby factory engine
Skelton still looks too big, but he carried five times in that last period of play before the try was scored. A huge effort.
Rugby News: Aussies break 20-year drought against Kiwis, Skelton, Koroibete star in finals, Matera cleared
Banks hasn’t reached the heights I hoped he would.
How McKellar convinced Lolesio to sign, 'sad' reality of Banks' defection and why Rennie could stay until 2027
I def wouldn’t replace Rennie for McKeller or Thorn. Or anyone else I can think of at them moment. I like our current coaching setup.
How McKellar convinced Lolesio to sign, 'sad' reality of Banks' defection and why Rennie could stay until 2027
I think we can feel happy that Taniela chose us, but not feel bad that when he’s gone we cheer for someone else. He’s a one may star but was always a short term fix.
'I'm ready for a change': Taniela Tupou rejects Thorn rift talk but '100 percent' keen on playing OS after World Cup
The AFL have a covid plan in place that really isn’t much more than asking clubs to identify ahead of time the group of players they would call in if they had to replace any given player in any given position. It looks like being called on by WCE this weekend. Could be a simple approach to adopt for the NZ teams, given the strength and visibility of their third tier is comparable to the SANFL, WAFL and VFL.
Rugby News: Tahs star's injury blow, Drua player sacked over discipline issue, curse of Moana Pasifika strikes again
Hi Ken, yes, I’ve read the first one. Like everyone I’m looking forward to it.
Rugby World: NRL targets wounded All Blacks, RA's Rory Arnold roadblock, Mitchell explains England shock
Eventually it becomes less about which game is better or which team they want to play for and more about who can offer money to a 16, 17 and 18 year old. I know about half a dozen young bloke who didn’t in the end make it onto the first grade list, but they were talented kids who played rugby at school but were paid to play lower grade NRL. They contribute to the standard of the proving ground in league and their absence reduces the equivalent in rugby. Australia rugby can’t compete in that space. Maybe NZ still can.
Rugby World: NRL targets wounded All Blacks, RA's Rory Arnold roadblock, Mitchell explains England shock
100% I really hope there’s another way and that we go that way. Even if it means falling behind, it just isn’t a gift horse. It’s purely about money and it’s too hard and expensive to roll back from. Please RA go slowly into that space. I promise never to criticise if you do.
Rugby World: NRL targets wounded All Blacks, RA's Rory Arnold roadblock, Mitchell explains England shock
So NRL holds so little interest that their employing security guards to exclude NZ NRL scouts? Either you’re joking or that doesn’t add up like you think it does.
Rugby World: NRL targets wounded All Blacks, RA's Rory Arnold roadblock, Mitchell explains England shock
I don’t think that is a true reflection of what happened.
Wiggs going in dictating Clark and O’Neill would have been a continuation of the domination by Sydney’s north shore rugby clique.
The rest of the rugby community, all that outside the Shute, needed a different result than just shipping in more of the same. Don’t you remember Roger Davies speaking on behalf of every other union just for the other state Chairs to say “No. Follow some amount of process. Even if abbreviated.”?
Introducing The Roar Rugby Project: Your turn to help forge a thriving sport for all
“This has to be Rennies first port of call next season, turn this team into a disciplined outfit.” So true. I think we would be a significantly better side if we could stop shooting ourselves in the foot so often.
The Wrap: Three epic Test matches all swing to the north
Agree with all that Paul, and that is just in terms of NSW. He is zero chance of playing 8 for the Wallabies.
Everything Rennie said about indispensable bench weapon Pete Samu, Leota, Swinton and McMahon
I can’t back it up with an example but I always get the impression watching P.Samu that he is bringing some brains to the party. “Smarts” in the AFL lingo.
Everything Rennie said about indispensable bench weapon Pete Samu, Leota, Swinton and McMahon
Who, other than yourself, has even mentioned playing Hannigan at 8?
Everything Rennie said about indispensable bench weapon Pete Samu, Leota, Swinton and McMahon
I don’t think I’ve been a detractor of QC but I’ve not always been a fan. The frustration was real. But I find his maturity and humility these days really likeable and impressive. It is great to have this version of him around the Wallabies when there are so many youngsters. Hopefully they have enough humility to soak in some of what he, White, etc can teach. Its difficult when young to recognise what you don’t know.
The work rate of Koribete is amazing. It’s like he’s chasing for all the players that wont.
Coach’s Corner Issue 27: Who is really the number one team in the world?
So we blame ourselves to justify their behaviours? Not for me thanks.
For me it’s time to be brave enough to forge our own path even if it isn’t as world beaters. IMO what rugby in Australia should blame itself for is convincing itself it needs the help of another country to exist. Even football, the worlds most played, competitive, well paid game, has cut its own space here, and watching the two teams at the Olympics, they’ve done plenty right amongst all the challenges. With time we can see we in rugby got it wrong. We can continue to do so, or we can have a crack at changing it.
If I’m honest with myself, rugby now doesn’t give me much pleasure. I follow because I’m a supporter and that’s what supporters are supposed to do. I know more people that have walked away than stay active supporters.
We and NZ keep trying to work something out but trip over time and again. I don’t enjoy their company enough that I need to stay. I’m willing to take the punt on something else. I think we should try.
'We're comfortable': NZR boss defends Bledisloe no-show in face of Australia's 'emotion'
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'We're comfortable': NZR boss defends Bledisloe no-show in face of Australia's 'emotion'
Maybe, but for me now is no uglier than 2011. Rugby changed a lot for me that year under a lot of bad juju between us, NZ and SA.
What’s different for me now is I think it’s all done. SA are off and I think the two of us should split as well.
'We're comfortable': NZR boss defends Bledisloe no-show in face of Australia's 'emotion'
The last few years just makes me feel this relationship is done. We can make it a long bitter break up, or we can recognize the signs that the respect is gone and move on.
We are poor and at a weak point but we aren’t without chances. Say goodbye, wish them well and get one with our own thing.
'We're comfortable': NZR boss defends Bledisloe no-show in face of Australia's 'emotion'
When it became what it is, neither umps nor supporters had anything more than eyes to decide who was a star and who wasnt. Now we have all the extra information, which the umps dont, and its used to criticise them. It alreaady has the esteem / gravitas sports are always trying to manufacture. Just give the umps access to the same stats we have.
COMMENT: Lachie Neale's baffling win proves it's time to take Brownlow voting off the umps