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What can be done to keep genuine rugby talent in the Australian game and reaching their potential?
As I read The Roar and other comment sites, I can't help but be impressed how so many people have such strong opinions on…
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article re the Freddy Steward red card. I had a little hissy fit and pulled it…
Here's the thing. If we are going to win the Bledisloe and the RWC, there is one constant. No fear! I'll say it again, but louder…
It is the silly season, and, thanks to Eddie Jones, we at least have something to talk about. But in the silly season, we…
Happy Rugby New Year! Personally, I don’t think rugby is in as dire a position as many would have us believe. First, recall that…
I've been thinking about this for a while, and I've written sporadically here, mostly when something gets my dander up. But this is just…
I've been watching a lot of the English Premiership rugby lately and a bit of the US Major League Rugby. Ordinarily, you wouldn't be…
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the silly season. The minute the Wallabies play their last game of the year, the real news stops. Mark…
I hope that this little essay would be read by World Rugby, and taken seriously, but I doubt it. I am definitely not in…
I am quietly excited, boys and gorillas. I think RA is starting to get it right. During the week, I had some discussions with…
Now I understand that there has to be a ratio — a few of us publishing posts on this venerable site and a lot…
In cricket you often hear the term 'bunny', such as when a particular bowler regularly gets a batsman out, and that batsman finds that…
What a season, what a tantalising finish. The Force are my number two team after my beloved Brumbies, but if they can beat the…
I am loving this season, not the least for the fact that we are all theorising. Nobody knows what is going to happen next…
Here's a random thought. Something out of the ordinary. I noticed that football - the round-ball game - is proposing some changes when they…
I wrote an article on this site a few years ago entitled 'The anatomy of the tribe', and while I thought it was one…
There is a lot of uncertainty in Australian rugby at the moment, particularly with regards to whether the nation is best suited by continuing…
Rugby communities often pay lip service to how we can give back, well Welsh club Scarlets have a tremendous idea to assist in these…
Yesterday, Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle announced that a deal had been done with the four Super Rugby franchises and the Western Force to…
…yawn .. can’t help themselves, can they??
'Incredible' Hoops backed to do better than Boks legend who 'failed abysmally' in sevens switch
Fair dinkum – there are some real whingers in this mob. If they go belly up, they won’t be playing anywhere. At least at Tarniet, they are still alive and kicking. Uncharacteristically, for Rugby, the organisers of this Private Equity deal sound like they have some brains and vision – very un-Rugby like. I keep saying it on this sitec – build it and they will come …eventually .. better later than never. They might even teach the Tahs a thing or two about developing Rugby on their western edge. Sharing with a Soccer club makes sense, given that Soccer is largely played in the summer months, so the facility gets good use all year around. As someone else said on this thread, the East Melburnians didn’t exactly flock to AAMI Park in large numbers, while it was on offer.
Presumably this deal might also include getting the state and local governments to organise bus services and facilities and the place does look at though it has plenty of parking available.
PE backed consortium 'in final stages' to save Melbourne Rebels with $30m injection and link with A-League club
What I read into that was that they may still play games at AAMI
PE backed consortium 'in final stages' to save Melbourne Rebels with $30m injection and link with A-League club
Here is an interesting perspective.
For those of us who watched hte fantastic match between Leicester and Newcastle over the weekend, there is an argument for not stopping the clock, at least from the point of view of Leicester fans.
Newcastle were 6 points behind at the 80 minute mark. They got a penalty in kicking range, but obviiously were not going to kick, they had had trouble all night with the Leicester defence, so did not opt for lineouts, so took a scrum. Drew a penalty and a yellow card early on. Freddie Steward was already sidelined with a yellow, so two down, Newcastle took another scrum and then another and another – 20 minutes of extra time, with no result. Leicester drew a 3rd yellow card, but the extra time was so long that 2 out of hte 3 yellows returned to the field.
That would not have happened if the ref stopped the clock for each scrum.
I won’t tell you the result – you can watch it on Stan and I recommend that you do.
Is it time to stop the clock during scrum resets? - The Roar Rugby Podcast
I recall observing a lineout clinic in Canberra given by Marco Caputo. Pretty impressed. Maybe he’s available
'It can be something great': Schmidt turns to 'scrum doctor' as next step in Wallabies rebuild
… Yawn…!
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
Put a collective price on them and you’ll understand that most if any won’t be coming back, any time soon.
Set up to fail: The gaping hole in Aussie Super Rugby coaching CVs - with one clear exception
London Irish was a very entertaining team to watch, under Les Kiss, and it is a pity that it had to fold. They also regularly featured up to 6 Aussies which also made it interesting. Anyway Irish’s loss is the Reds gain and how timely was his recruitment.
Set up to fail: The gaping hole in Aussie Super Rugby coaching CVs - with one clear exception
which is our first game, having a bye in Rd 1
To have your heart broken and come back: That's what it's all about - and why I'll be watching Edmed this weekend
SR is not the be all and end all of Rugby, despite what many armchair Roar experts think. To us Clubbies that was an entirely appropriate way to program the day. Just so you know we started at 9.00 am with a 3rd grade trial against Wests, then the women played their trial, then a second curtain raiser Roma -v- Maroochydore, the curtain raiser, Brisbane Wests -v- Tuggeranong Vikings (Canberra) and then the main game followed by a car park party well into the night – which I confess I didn’t stay for, as I wanted to and did get home for The Brumbies and the other games on Stan. Pretty bloody good day, actually and by the way the game is also available to watch on Stan. So anyone who still has an issue about programming, just does not understand the nature of club rugby.
'I'd love to see him back': Beale set to take first step in rugby comeback, targets milestone event
..it was, and I did..and a great result. Even though the score was close, Brothers were always in front.
'I'd love to see him back': Beale set to take first step in rugby comeback, targets milestone event
A great club day is looming. Go the Filth!!
'I'd love to see him back': Beale set to take first step in rugby comeback, targets milestone event
The Filth lies in wait!! For anyone who doesn’t know it, we won 5 out of 7 grandfinals last year and the pre-season has been outstanding for both talent and numbers.
To have your heart broken and come back: That's what it's all about - and why I'll be watching Edmed this weekend
It’s a carnival day with a lot of other games and activities going on (and I’ll be there). You can them amble (or stagger) home and watch the STAN replays of the Super RC. Much rather watch a good club game, anyway, and have great day out with mates, where you can get up close and personal to the game, and this one should be a cracker.
'I'd love to see him back': Beale set to take first step in rugby comeback, targets milestone event
Thanks, Ben, a good read. It probably doesn’t hurt as much at the time, compared to later on when you look back on it and realise all the good things that flow from the win – the place on the ladder, positive press written about your heroism, your own highlights reel and the fact that you missed in public… which is why there is always a next week in Rugby..
To have your heart broken and come back: That's what it's all about - and why I'll be watching Edmed this weekend
…. and here’s the thing. You sit up high in the stands and spend most of the night with your eyes on the big screen. Might as well stay home and watch it on Stan!!
Two new teams and a big show of faith to two more - how Super Rugby must kick on from a thrilling start to 2024
..well said, Piru, but not only that, it would most likely be a different beast having evolved and developed through its life. It would not only have given more players an opportunities, but brought in revenues, improved coaching standards as well as refereeing standards, and it is a product that Stan could easily take on board. My guess is that “tribal identities” would have developed over time and most fans would now be taking that in their stride.
It’s the jersey that people take pride in, not the bloke wearing it. Most fans would not know which state or town a player comes from as long as he is doing their jersey proud. Most big professional sports work like that.
Two new teams and a big show of faith to two more - how Super Rugby must kick on from a thrilling start to 2024
Get a lottery licence!!
Two new teams and a big show of faith to two more - how Super Rugby must kick on from a thrilling start to 2024
..No, Mrs Burey!!
Five things we learned: Why Schmidt is in a better place than Rennie was, how Kiss has transformed Reds
I think that article was written by AI, using a few random prompts, picked from the “cliched phrases” pile.
I’ve said it before – Australian Rugby fans always want instant results. Build it., and they will come …eventually. Patience and perseverance are the keys. Personally, I would like to see a national competition with one team from every state, just like the Sheffield Shield, even the NT, with a draft`, with no Giteau law, and let it percolate and develop.
Two new teams and a big show of faith to two more - how Super Rugby must kick on from a thrilling start to 2024
Time is going to be his enemy in building a solid squad.
Five things we learned: Why Schmidt is in a better place than Rennie was, how Kiss has transformed Reds
Still think I owuld like to see Burey and Donaldson interchanging between 10 and 15 a bit more often.
Five things we learned: Why Schmidt is in a better place than Rennie was, how Kiss has transformed Reds
It’s the day before the Georgia Test. Interesting to see how that pans out.
'A wonderful initiative': 33-year first as Wales to take on Queensland Reds in 'nod to traditional tours'
Whatever possession the Brums had was often kicked away.
'Reality check': Brumbies cop hiding from Chiefs in worst display ever under Larkham
Very well summed up, Russ, and greetings from Briz
COMMENT: Australian rugby is a depressing picture - the RA board must be axed and the constitution changed