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KPM you are right on the shortness of the season. One of the big reasons Australian rugby has been dismal is the short SR season and then in June – nothing for 7 or months. Its ridiculous and stifles player development, fans interest, and the growth of the game.
If only we had kept the ARC/NRC going … the biggest (and there are many) failure by rugby administrators in this country over the last two decades.
COMMENT: It's a disgrace rugby is heading to Qatar - but that's not because of sportswashing
From my observation as an Australian the NZRU have done a fine job over the years of maintaining the All Blacks brand “lustre” – globally. Sure there are over reach’s and mis steps, but by and large it’s been a huge success. Of course maintaining that exalted and valuable position is the challenge.
COMMENT: It's a disgrace rugby is heading to Qatar - but that's not because of sportswashing
Fine article. Agree. In Australia we are seeing the end game* of the disaster that has been the Melbourne Rebels. Never sustainable, and an entrenched culture of complacency, wasted scarce resourcesand under performance. The results tell the story.
*the current situation is horrible for many fine rugby people and a terrible shame and likely waste. However it can’t change the fundamental truth that the Rebs have never been sustainable as a Super Rugby franchise. Rugby in Victoria is NOT the Melbourne Rebels.
COMMENT: It's a disgrace rugby is heading to Qatar - but that's not because of sportswashing
Good effort by both teams but both well beaten by the Kiwi’s.
Reality shows the women are being continually bested by NZ – lost I think the last 4 times and fairly convincingly the last two. They are making a few too many mistakes – dropsies, pushed passes – with their up tempo game and Nasser aside, lack players prepared to run the hard yards and (legitimately) put on big hits. Been that way since their rash of cards and suspensions for high tackles/head contact – they were slow to adjust and haven’t been the same since.
On the upside Ashby showed she was up to leading until that injury in the final (hope its not serious), newcomer Ruby Nicholas looks very good and the Levi sisters still in good form.
What happened to Lily Dick and Sariah Paki? They weren’t obviously injured or pinged for high shots …
Aussie women's team lose Singapore Sevens final to NZ, sweat on star's fitness ahead of Olympics
6th actually … lets see how they finish. They have a history of finishing poorly and the reality is they are generally in the bottom quartile at seasons end.
The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
Rebels have been on the cusp of being competitive for 15 years. If there were better crowds, established coaches and infrastructure then there would be a case. There’s not. I know there are hundreds of passionate supporters and a lot of people have done good work in Melbourne and i truly feel for them and the horrible situation they are in. But so have plenty of grass roots clubs and people of equivalent size all over the country – eg. Newcastle, Darling Downs – and they don’t ask or warrant a SR team, which as we have seen , takes serious millions to maintain.
The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
Very balanced, knowledgeable and compassionate situation of the wretched situation the Rebels current staff and players are in. The conclusion of years of poor management, self-interested decision making and flawed allocation of scarce resources.
In better news, pleased to see Darcy Swain staying in Australian rugby after those young Tahs players (Wilson and Scottish inside centre younger brother) left for OS. These are all quality players and it is a real shame and long term detriment Australian rugby can’t keep them. Speaking of second rows, anyone know how Trevor Hosea has gone on Japan this year? A tremendous talent lost to Australian rugby just when he was set to deliver …
The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
Mate the Crusaders once bought their own referee to an away FINAL (Suncorp 2011). He proceeded to let Brad Thorn get away with tripping Saint Quade and McCaw with his usual (illegal) breakdown shenanigans, plus called back a perfectly legitimate Reds intercept try.
Both those calls today were correct by the way.
Reds snap 25-year drought in Christchurch to beat Crusaders as Wilson, Ryan star
Beat them at Suncorp in 2011 in regular season
Reds snap 25-year drought in Christchurch to beat Crusaders as Wilson, Ryan star
Prick of a day for Australian rugby yesterday:
– Both SR teams well beaten by kiwi opponents
– Promising young players heading overseas, denuding us of depth
– Melbourne Rebels financial mess ongoing, looking like no winners
Lets hope for better today.
Just saw the 7’s teams both won both their games so thats good.
Blues turn it on late to smash Rebels as gun young lock finally stands
Same as Kailea, excellent young prop and prospect who needs to be retained in Australian rugby. Is there an Australia A program after Sr this year? He and Kailea need to be part of it if so, long with Schoupp, van Nek and Nonggorr.
The five Aussie young guns who should be celebrated - and the one who is ready for the Wallabies
Strongest agree on Kailea. A genuine prospect. MUST be retained in Australian rugby up to 2027, particular given (unfortunately) Angus Bell’s frailities.
The other 4 are certainly excellent prospects. Lynagh is like his Dad (dderrr) in that as he gains more confidence he’s beginning to run himself and take the line on a bit more this year. He was close to a couple of clean breaks last weekend. His game management very strong and kicking high quality of course.
The five Aussie young guns who should be celebrated - and the one who is ready for the Wallabies
Lol Hunter has his best game all year and this appears. What a time for Australian rugby supporters.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
That may well be the best for Carter and Aus rugby since he’s been capped. Probs good for his game, he’s still young.
Wallabies' young gun mulling NRL switch as Rebels' future continues to cloud picture
Reds will go on losing these close games until they gain more composure and smarts in the last 10 minutes – loses at the bell to Canes, Brumbies, Blues, set against the Chiefs win. Just my view, but they are really missing James O’Çonnor in these situations. Both the Reds scrum and lineout bled several penalties/turnovers on Saturday.
I would love to know if, as one of the commentators mentioned, the Blues had alerted referee Dolman to the Reds early feed to the scrum in that strange penalty. I would also love to see clear video evidence that the ball was dropped i.e. clear evidence of separation, in Suli’s non-try.
As to the Rebels situation, its a quagmire. But for years there was unsustainable expenditure and profligacy in that organisation as other people’s money was spent and the bill deferred. I can’t really see how the proposed new structure will change that. Threats to sue and bankrupt another entity (in this case RA) are telling.
The Wrap: Rebels young gun rockets out of Wallabies contention, and why Samipeni Finau's 'brutal' hit on Edmed was fair game
I like Dylan but he’s no out and out speedster. Unlike Ryan.
'Run-on debut like no other': Junior Wallabies flyer announces himself to the world after stunning hat-trick
Disagree. Got a bit of added speed. His last try was electrifying stuff, watch him turn and leave current starting All Black winger Mark Telea floundering.
'Run-on debut like no other': Junior Wallabies flyer announces himself to the world after stunning hat-trick
Stunning hat trick of tries.
But one of many Reds who let themselves down with their capitulation in the last 10 minutes. The Blues breakout try at 31-20 should never have happened.
'Run-on debut like no other': Junior Wallabies flyer announces himself to the world after stunning hat-trick
Fair enough though the main coping mechanism/consolation for Tahs supporters is pushing their Tahs players for automatic inclusion in the Wallabies, despite the side losing and being outplayed. Last night it was Swinton and in the first half, Marky-Mark.
'Purely coincidental': Chiefs coach defends bruiser after ANOTHER late shot leaves Tah flattened - but was it legal?
He also only launches these shots when the player turns to the side and the flyhalf has eyes elsewhere. You don’t see him launching these massive shots when the player runs directly at him and is aware of him. In other words he knows when he can launch his cheap shot on a vulnerable player who, let us not forget, in every case, has passed the ball.
For now he’s perfected the tactic and in the eyes of the referees hasn’t got it wrong, apart from being penalised for Lynagh’s hit. Clearly its a high risk/high reward play. For now its working. Edmed was rattled and for the rest of the match stood noticeably deeper.
IMO he should have been penalised every time and at least carded on Lynaghs. But the far more knowledgeable and professional adjudicators see it differently. Until they don’t.
'Purely coincidental': Chiefs coach defends bruiser after ANOTHER late shot leaves Tah flattened - but was it legal?
Disagree. I whinged with the best of them about the late, illegal hit on Lynagh Piru and the Reds won that night.
'Purely coincidental': Chiefs coach defends bruiser after ANOTHER late shot leaves Tah flattened - but was it legal?
No ALF and no explanation for the 4th tournament in a row is a bit of a worry. Just my opinion, but I don’t think they can win the Paris gold without her fit and firing. Huge test for the remaining players – the Levi’s and Bella Nasser will need to have a presence in the middle and at the breakdown.
NZ now clearly ahead of them and going well to defend their Tokyo gold.
Olympics calling? Son of a gun called up for Singapore Sevens, Walsh loses gun experienced duo in test of depth
Who won your Saffa schoolboys match btw Harry?
Five surprises, five disappointments and five things to figure out as Super Rugby 2024 reaches the end game
Interesting on the kicking stats. Lies, damn lies and statistics … Tane defined by his misses against the Highlanders and (yes a field kick I know) the Drua. Unfortunately.
Everyone, including me, not YET writing off the Saders …
Five surprises, five disappointments and five things to figure out as Super Rugby 2024 reaches the end game
Thanks for the article Hugh, agree with your points. Clearly the men need Longbottom and Paterson in particular back. Assume one of Darby Lancaster or Corey Toole will be available for the Olympics and there is a case for Madrid as well – IMO Corey is ready for the Wallabies and should be picked for them, assuming they will take priority over the Olympics for that player?
As you say some promising young players coming through for the women … I like the look of Ruby Nicholas, who is fast and elusive and seems a good footballer. She also looks a good restarts and conversions kicker, more consistent than Dom du Toit, Tegan Levi and Tia Hinds who all far too regularly fail to make the 10 on kickoff and give the Oppo a free kick to strike back.
They are missing ALF and Terita to run the hard lines and realistically we need both of those back fit and firing if we are to beat the Kiwi’s, who are clearly superior and as Muzzo is always keen to remind us, also have several players still to (potentially) return.
Agree, great all round display by Maddy Ashby, was gutted for her injury.
The Singapore Sevens threw up some weird and surprising results - that was except for the dominance of the Kiwis, of course