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Super Rugby shows that the Bledisloe Cup isn't going anywhere - one selection could give the Wallabies hope

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2w

I do like the coaches comments, Reds have started really well, but we cant get ahead of ourselves. What I really liked was seeing our new coach visit our teams. Lifts us all

'Talent can be fickle': Schmidt avoids rushing to conclusions as JOC calls for 'Reds-heavy' Wallabies

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Rugby

Mar

GREAT news. Not only a really good coach, a great Rugby man as well. You can take the boy out of Dickson, but ….

Exclusive: Schmidt set to bring 'Lord' back to the Wallabies as first key appointment

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Rugby

Mar

This is the conversation World Rugby must be having. Our game is too slow, we need to hold on to a contest for the ball, but I agree with the concept…speed up our game…change from 15 players?’ Have defensive side back 5 mtrs? Something that draws spectators.

Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion

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Rugby

Jan

Thanks for this. I was lucky enough to play outside him for NSW Country

Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback

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Rugby

Jan

Love it…something positive, and, its not about Sydney

Wallabies to get new skipper, Bledisloe joy and shock Rugby Championship win: XV fearless predictions for 2024

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Rugby

Dec

RA have little to no contact with schools.

Is the Rugby Schools system still as relevant as the days of old - or is it in need of a serious overhaul?

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Rugby

Oct

As someone who came from a Public School, played Aust Schoolboys and then made a Wallaby tour..we need to have Rugby in public schools. It wont happen, but thats grassroots. Schoolboys still has a place , community teams need to exist.

Is the Rugby Schools system still as relevant as the days of old - or is it in need of a serious overhaul?

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Rugby

Oct

They shouldnt have to be be best ,technically , that should be happening at grass roots up. Why not go with the first two.. Both have proven track records, both overseas experience and have proven themselves. One is more technical and the other spontaneous, and mentally tough. We dont need to always go back to Sydney!!!!!

The three contenders to take over the Wallabies if Eddie Jones walks

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Rugby

Oct

RA didnt think he was good enough

17 STRAIGHT! Ireland smash Scotland to set up quarter-final vs All Blacks, sweat on Aussie Mack

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Rugby

Oct

Another good article. I agree that we should look to Super Rugby asap. In doing so, again, we should copy Ireland.
Ireland play a style of game thats suited for Rugby today. They are fast to breakdown, accurate and use the ball well.
We do however need to look at using opportunities to continue , or begin to, revisit grass roots. Play club games at Super Rugby venues as undercards. Like I saw in Ireland in April this year..have international players attend junior games, build the game in public schools again..and look at better communication with past players. I was a public schoolboy, played for Australian Schoolboy’s as well as a Wallaby tourist…didnt know Aust Schoolboys were playing NZ Schoolboys here in Canberra until I saw it on STAN.

'Beacon of hope': Wallabies' RWC disaster has made Super Rugby success even more vital for the game's future

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Rugby

Oct

YES..fully agree, a great article.
To me, this problem, so well delivered in this article, is one part of the jigsaw that Rugby finds itself in today.
In Australia, we compete with fast games , while League is indeed stop start, they continue to review and change rules/laws to make it faster. The Northern hemisphere seem to still sit in the past and seek a slower game..we need to change with the times. Ireland, where Rugby has traditionally faced similar competition to us , has changed their style to be faster( and yes Mack pops up all over the field..unlike the League style wingers who wait for the 5th tackle kick. The All Blacks also attempt to play an expansive game, we have gone away from the running game..we dont even run straight, and an outside back could wear gloves to keep warm at times.
I read an article saying that schoolboy and club Rugby were still strong. Did anyone else watch the Aust vs NZ Schoolboy games recently? It isn’t strong. I have been an educator for over 40 years, the code has died in public schools.
I fully agree with this article, sadly, its but a part of the problem..we need a total change. This game must live on here.

SPIRO ZAVOS: Eddie Jones' coaching flaw is his belief that rugby is the same game as league

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Rugby

Oct

With a cooler head. We really should look at Ireland and what they are doing. Rugby is ranked approx the same in Ireland as here, in terms of support..we behind League and AFL, they behind Gaelic Footy and Hurling. They have approx the same number of registered players as here. We have a large number of coaches etc who have worked there. They have grown the game in areas where it was previously a very minor sport. Their national team are heavily involved at grass roots. As we can see they play a fast , targeted game. We need to copy it!!!!!