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Welcome back Mary, are you going to come out to Bathurst this year and watch the Deadly under 10s girls league tag?
My daughter is in a team with three of her cousins!
V'landys may as well be executive chair because he's doing both jobs but league needs to fix lack of female leadership
What does Mungo even mean? Are you insulting him?
Fantasy footy: How a Rugby Australia and NRL partnership could actually work
There’s no room for Indigenous kids in RU, they have basically told us that much.
Fantasy footy: How a Rugby Australia and NRL partnership could actually work
No it is out of touch because the game only appeals to kids who can afford to go to the rich Rugby Schools in Sydney. People in my community support NRL now more than ever because they see the players that look like them and grew up like them on the big stage.
Fantasy footy: How a Rugby Australia and NRL partnership could actually work
The kids are turning to league cause they love it, the NRL is a great competition. Rugby doesn’t have that, they only have a few internationals a year that people do get behind but it feels out of touch for people like my kids.
Fantasy footy: How a Rugby Australia and NRL partnership could actually work
Walker was 20 years ago, Ella’s were 40. Do you know how many members of my community have been overlooked because they don’t fit the right mould. I’m not claiming racism but please don’t claim Rugby is a champion of my people cause it’s not true.
10 reasons league and union should merge to become One Rugby - and give AFL nightmares
The casual racism has made way for just pretending we don’t exist anymore.
10 reasons league and union should merge to become One Rugby - and give AFL nightmares
Where is the upside for NRL? especially after the way union treated them last year.
10 reasons league and union should merge to become One Rugby - and give AFL nightmares
Journalists are afraid to ask the question as they will lose their access.
When we started asking about Indigenous participation numbers we were cut off from all correspondence with RA.
Wallaby signs with English giants in new setback for reeling Rebels
That would be amazing to see Terry. Melbourne Storm Super Rugby would be unstoppable.
Fears for Rebels' future as debt threatens their Super Rugby existence - but CEO says 'we will be fine'
But where are the Matraville and Queanbeyan kids now? I have seen almost a generation of talented kids get passed over now because they didn’t go to the right schools or come from the right part of Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. It’s a closed shop and it starts at the top. Open your eyes, come out to Bathurst I’ll show you the kids that are getting passed over cause they are poor, then tell me there’s no elitism.
ANALYSIS: McLennan's fatal blind spot, and why his exit leaves Australian rugby in a better place and a worse one
This is the issue with Rugby Union culture here, they look down on anyone that’s isn’t their kind. They can’t understand how a kid can be proud to represent their area.
'Game has spent more than we can afford': RA rules out any more Suaalii-like raids on NRL in major U-turn
They should have signed Latrell when they had a shot, he would of went for less money than Sualii and is a better player and such a good role model. But McLennans board stopped NSW from making the offer.
Eddie Jones joked about signing Nathan Cleary - but he might be the only man who can save the Wallabies
Would have been great to see Latrell in a kangaroos shirt again.
Kangaroos squad: Cleary injured, Meninga backs Tedesco after snubbing in-form trio as Latrell 'comeback' surprises
Oh, so the Panthers prediction was my worst ever, huh? Well hold my beer!
This really made me laugh so thanks.
Also don’t be too down about the dogs. My boy is there now with my nephew and his good friend. All in the backs and while they are still getting used to city rep footy the SG ball backline is looking DEADLY!
It's time to front up - revisiting my fearless predictions for the 2023 NRL season
It is a shame that the expansion clubs struggled this year and probably a sign that it got too big too quickly, but it is clear form the teams like the Knights, Broncs and Rooosters you need to invest to see results, hopefully teams take some of the huge NRL grants they gat and invest in the girls.
NRLW Semi-finals: They cannot be serious - time to press pause on any expansion plans
Union is bigger than League, in other news the sky is blue and the grass is green.
Data doesn't deceive: 'Provincial' Rugby League trails in Rugby Union's wake
The optics are terrible though, as a female athlete it would be insulting to see them say we don’t have money to do these things (fly you to Canada, pay your coach etc ) then see them spend up really big on everyone but you. It is a bad look, and fair play to the women, they ALL called it out and Rugby Australia took notice.
The Wrap: Why Rugby Australia’s women problem isn’t going away any time soon
Mary, so you give my Tigers a chance of making the Finals? My daughter likes painting her face like a tiger so we are all supporting them now. Except my son as he is with the Bulldogs now and is scared of getting in trouble ????????
NRLW Round 7 Preview: Time to get proactive with tickets so more fans can see what all the fuss is about
Geoff you will be off Hamish and Phil’s Christmas card list too if you aren’t careful.
The Wrap: Why Rugby Australia’s women problem isn’t going away any time soon
Mary I think you are going to be off Hamish and Phils Christmas card list but this article needed to be written, and thank you for doing it. The way the Wallabies have been carrying on with their send offs and pre cup trips to the NT are a kick in the guts to the Female (and Aboriginal) athletes that get overlooked by this organisation.
Keep up the good fight.
RA's 'devastating, no substance' response to Wallaroos shows exactly why rugby is being left behind
It’s the only reason I go to reps shows Jane, for the free hats.
Exclusive: 'I back him 1000%' - RA chair endorses Eddie's 'bold, brave' Wallabies selection for RWC
I can only speak for my farm and my area, we just wear the free hats given out by the reps.
Exclusive: 'I back him 1000%' - RA chair endorses Eddie's 'bold, brave' Wallabies selection for RWC
Thanks mate, it’s still frustrating
Exclusive: 'I back him 1000%' - RA chair endorses Eddie's 'bold, brave' Wallabies selection for RWC
But we don’t hate losing to the Kiwis, we’ve rationalised that this is all part of a development strategy.
So while it could be a good point of difference, it isn’t.
Passionate, visceral, irrational tribalism is vital for any competition to succeed. Is a lack of it damaging Super Rugby?