Seven point plan to save Super Rugby
Rugby is struggling, there is no doubt about it. We are less than a week away from the start of Super Rugby Pacific, and…
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Rugby is struggling, there is no doubt about it. We are less than a week away from the start of Super Rugby Pacific, and…
We all know that Rugby Australia and the state unions have a lot of work to do to pull Australian Rugby out of the…
Hats off to Fiji. They outplayed Australia in nearly every facet of the game. They played with power, speed, and precision, all backed up…
Phil and Hamish, I am a passionate supporter of Australian Rugby. I am an ex-player, current junior coach, go to most Brumbies home games…
In less than two weeks, the Wallabies will be getting ready to line up against the Springboks in Pretoria. This will be a great…
It’s that time of the year again, where 50 or 60 up and coming Australian rugby players leave their Super Rugby franchise and go…
The future of rugby union in Australia and New Zealand brings up lots of different emotions for people. Sadness, anger, worry, optimism, scepticism, and…
Maybe going to earn more money is what’s best for the family. Also playing overseas is one of the big attractions of rugby, so taking a young family to live in Dublin or the South of France is pretty attractive.
'We’d like to see Taniela stay': RA 'absolutely' want Thor for Lions, have 'contingency plans' for Rebels crisis
I don’t know how much they are being paid, but I don’t just assume that because I haven’t been told that it must be less than $500k a year.
'Best place for me': Wallaby-in-waiting Jorgensen commits to Aussie rugby in boost ahead of Lions series
They were amateurs until then.
Do you think if TH was playing now he would be waiting until his 5th year to be paid?
'Best place for me': Wallaby-in-waiting Jorgensen commits to Aussie rugby in boost ahead of Lions series
$500k is not a big money contract for a professional athlete, especially one that did pretty well in SRP in his first year..
'Best place for me': Wallaby-in-waiting Jorgensen commits to Aussie rugby in boost ahead of Lions series
Was Tim Horan the finished article after his first year?
'Best place for me': Wallaby-in-waiting Jorgensen commits to Aussie rugby in boost ahead of Lions series
I agree. 5/8 or IC for Max.
'Best place for me': Wallaby-in-waiting Jorgensen commits to Aussie rugby in boost ahead of Lions series
The restrictions around the NSW academy is an Australia wide problem. There should be an academy competition. 8 teams. Force, Rebels, ACT plus, Qld *2, NSW * 3
'Best place for me': Wallaby-in-waiting Jorgensen commits to Aussie rugby in boost ahead of Lions series
I never said pay him whatever he wants….. the $500k a year he has now accepted is not throwing money away recklessly.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
To be honest, I have no idea what you are talking about in relation to this article, but as long as you are happy you have had your little rant that’s ok.
'I see poor leadership': Have Darren Coleman's NSW Rugby bosses set him up to fail?
I don’t like how they have backed DC into a corner, but it’s easy from the sidelines Matt. I like the fact the Tahs threw everything at the Drua.
We have to get over this willingness to give up games hoping that you win another one in the future.
'I see poor leadership': Have Darren Coleman's NSW Rugby bosses set him up to fail?
Woodart, suggest checking out where Leinster are located and who their coaches and players are 😂 😂
Hint, it’s not Leicester.
Coaches – Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber
Players – Cian Healy, Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheahan
'Such an emotional guy': Why RA should let their biggest star leave for the sake of the Wallabies
Can someone please explain to me what “passion for rugby” is.
I have seen a few comments on here that Max (or Marky Mark) is greedy and has no passion for rugby.
These are professional sportspeople.
If a player is offered $900k a season with NRL and $530k with RA, by accepting theNRL offer does this really mean he has no passion for rugby or does it just mean the NRL offer is too good to refuse?
Keep in mind these are young kids that are one serious injury away from looking for not being worth anything.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
Greg Holmes was never world class.
'Such an emotional guy': Why RA should let their biggest star leave for the sake of the Wallabies
Of course worldwide it is a tiny percentage, but worldwide not many people could play for the Wallabies.
To throw your toys out of the cot because the NRL is chasing him seems odd. A player like Max will do very well in whichever code he chooses, which is exactly why RA should be trying to keep him. If it came down to Max or Jordy or Jock, I’d be taking Max everyday of the week.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
I disagree that there is a tiny percentage of players that find NRL attractive. I think there are only a tiny percentage that could do well, and the irony there is those are the players RA should be trying to keep.
I don’t see Marky Mark being a NRL legend, but have no doubt Jorgo could become one if he made the move.
Personally, if he stays in rugby I think Max will be either no 10 or 12 come the 2027 RWC.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
Would much prefer to pay Jorgo $600k than Suli $300k.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
He is 19 and still growing.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
In case you hadn’t noticed NRL is bigger in Australia than rugby is. Wanting to test yourself against some of Australia’s best athletes (while getting paid very well ) doesn’t mean he has no passion for rugby or that he is greedy.
He is a professional athlete, and a bloody good one at that.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
How do you get alerts for comments that include Will Skelton?
Please, please tell us what he did to you. It must be a fascinating story.
'Such an emotional guy': Why RA should let their biggest star leave for the sake of the Wallabies
Will Skelton, BPA, LSL, Lolesio (noting it was only a short term move), Scott Sio, Nic White.
'Such an emotional guy': Why RA should let their biggest star leave for the sake of the Wallabies
Childish to say he has milked the system. He has had significant injuries over the last 18 months, ones that you can’t just bounce back from.
Data shows that most people coming back from achilles injuries take 1-2 years to get back to their best.
'Such an emotional guy': Why RA should let their biggest star leave for the sake of the Wallabies
HK, what a delusional comment.
Max is still a teenager, with just 1 year of SRP under his belt. In that time, he was one of the Tahs best outside backs. Jorgo has said his focus is on playing for the Wallabies v’s the Lions and in the 2027 RWC, but apparently the Roosters are chasing hard with a $1m a year offer. Very hard decision for a 19 year old. He grew up playing both union and league, as do most talented kids. I hope he stays, but if he goes it isn’t because he doesn’t care about rugby. He is a professional sportsman.
Marky Mark aparently left for less money, so maybe there is more to it than just chasing $$. Proving yourself in the NRL is a bloody big challenge. I wish him luck, but also hope he comes back to union.
Also worth noting that Poido played in the Amatuer era. Even if he went to league, the money wasn’t anything like it is now. If he was around now, do you seriously think he would stay with the Tahs on $500k rather than go to the NRL or Japan and earn $1m a year?
'Such an emotional guy': Why RA should let their biggest star leave for the sake of the Wallabies
Yep, go and get coached by the best and train alongside the best. Can only make him a better player.
'Such an emotional guy': Why RA should let their biggest star leave for the sake of the Wallabies
Ardie yes, but the others prove his point. Very talented, but not the same hard edged desire as Sam or Brodie.
Razor's pursuit of 'hard bastard' Sam Whitelock reveals the ugly truth about the modern All Blacks
Jealous much?
'We’d like to see Taniela stay': RA 'absolutely' want Thor for Lions, have 'contingency plans' for Rebels crisis