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I've been living in Mendoza, Argentina for the past 8 years and have been coaching rugby here for the last 4. Very pleased to see SANZAR open up to Argentina. Favourite player of the past 10 years would be Agustin Pichot for work both on and off the field.
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At the end of the Rugby World Cup, the governing body will no doubt do a revision of how successful the tournament was. In…
In what was a terrible year for Australian rugby, the lowest point of 2017 was the Western Force being cut. I'm from Sydney, have…
I was probably only one of maybe a few hundred spectators that took an interest in the Jaguares versus Kings game last weekend. Having…
When I last lived in Sydney, my typical Saturday involved coaching an under-13 team in the morning, playing about noon, then refereeing a game…
Well, now that the curtains have been brought down on the 2015 Rugby World Cup and many of the fair-weather fans have left us,…
Every time Wales, Australia or England play, the post-match commentary talks about whether or not they will get out of the 'pool of death'…
There has been much talk and jostling about the status of the club championships in Europe. The way I read it, France and England…
While most Roarers' eyes are on the massive Bledisloe game this weekend, spare a thought for the other match being played. Most southern hemisphere…
I noticed that the last Chiefs game was played at Mt Maunganui. They also play home games in Rotorua, with Hamilton being their principle…
While many people may have been surprised with the failure of South Africa to beat Argentina in Mendoza, I certainly wasn't. Of course history…
Hi Geoff,
Good wrap as usual but I can’t agree with the DHP yellow card. Equating this action with other YC offences is setting a bad precedent. I saw nothing to believe it was intentional or late and when moments happen so fast in games like this there needs to be a consideration for being committed, which I believe DHP was. I’m a big fan YC as a sanction against foul play but refs need to also have a be careful not to overuse them.
The Wrap: Ash Dixon stands tallest in a ‘wow moment’ weekend
Apart from the last sentence, I didn’t really see the relevance to the rugby section on the road either.
On the game they play in heaven
I assume you’re a doctor IF? McMahon will be a big loss if it is career threatening.
Brumbies with one hand on the Scott Fava Cup
Wow Jeff, for someone who hates rugby you sure dedicate a lot of effort writing negative comments on here.
WATCH: Aussie young-gun selected to represent US college team
I bet you are fascinated Nick, I can’t imagine any sports administration let alone rugby administration in the world quite like the ARU.
The horse that bolted: How Australian rugby fluffed 'project players'
Carlos, interesting insights. I understand that many Argies would find leaving difficult but this is why so many have gravitated to Italy and to a lesser extent France because the Latin “culture” and language are easier to adapt to. Of course most have Italian passports also!
I think Is now a lot easier for young Argies to travel abroad because the pathways have been set by many you have mentioned above.
The challenge for Argentina is to try and somehow convince the talent to stay so prospects like Isa aren’t lost.
The horse that bolted: How Australian rugby fluffed 'project players'
I’m hoping they’ll back flip by going back to SANZAAR and saying we’re not going to cut a team.
ARU madness! Pocock earns three times more than McMahon for not playing
Sorry, NRC. I hope it isn’t too late either but I if something similar was set up in 2003, or the the other comp that was only given a year to work was persisted with Oz rugby would be in a much better place.
Another avenue could have been the ARU giving charge to the clubs of Brisbane and Sydney to form a competition that had a 15 year plan to extend around the nation, much like RL has done. The reality though is the ARU has done almost nothing to cater for the future except hope that the Super rugby would be the silver bullet solution. A we are seeing now, that ain’t the case.
The Wrap: The owner, the divorce and the laughing goosestep
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I think that is exactly what Geoff is saying in point 1.
The Wrap: The owner, the divorce and the laughing goosestep
Yep, regardless if it is a good or bad deal it isn’t Spiro’s business. A typical spiteful Spiro rant that also includes some very pertinent points.
I think his lone wolf theory is a little far fetched also. There have been plenty in the media and across the rugby community condemning the Pulver ruled ARU.
ARU madness! Pocock earns three times more than McMahon for not playing
My thoughts too Harry. As a ref I would have pulled the quick tap back but I e seen worse let go.
Blues blow finals hopes in Stormers loss
No, RG is coaching Georgia!?! That will set them back years.
The Wallabies will reach the 2019 Rugby World Cup final
It is of course too far from the comp to predict much but if we are going to get the crystal balls out here is my 2 cents.
Slowly but surely we are seeing the “minnows” of the sport closing the gap. I think it will close dramatically this time around and although we might not see an upset of the scale of Japan beating SA, I think the days of triple figure thrashings are over. I believe World Rugby has done a solid job of growing the game, especially in Europe, and besides NZ who are far ahead of the pack, every game will be a genuine contest.
The Wallabies will reach the 2019 Rugby World Cup final
Hola NB, did you see the Wallabies are playing in Mendoza again this year? 7th of October, I hope you can make your way over here. In fact, I would have thought the Roar would shout you a ticket across from BA and to the game…how about it Brett??
Super Rugby Round 12: Where’s the upset?
I think WB is saying NO to Cooper Cronk, not you.
Cooper to Super - why not Cronk to the Waratahs?
Well KMH, it isn’t only reason we’re angry. I’m fuming that the great game of rugby in Oz is represented by a bunch of completely incompetent fools.
The reason for the rugby rage
Matt, I don’t pretend to know about the SA process but if you don’t think the ARU have handled this fiasco terribly then you are blind. The reason everyone thinks the ARU are hopeless is pretty plain to see.
The reason for the rugby rage
Wow, has this been organized by the ARU? It would have to be the first positive step from them in a very long time.
Women's sevens university tournament draw announced
Creating these events around footy and the horses, I take it you like a punt Ian?
They call me The Fixer, and I'm here to fix rugby in Australia
Did you read the article Matt? There are many more supporters now since the inception of the Force and it is growing. Did the AFL have this attitude when they put a team in Western Sydney.
An open letter to Cameron Clyne
I agree wholeheartedly Rob. If the Force is cut I hope the next thing to happen is the ARU go broke and the board is forced to resign and rugby can start completely fresh. I’d like to see a revolution similar to that of what happened to soccer in Australia 15 years ago.
An open letter to Cameron Clyne
Yep, I’ve not seen Justin post before but he obviously knows what he’s talking about. Like I said it would be great to have an article from him. He is probably more of a football fan on the roar and strayed across.
Strengthening the NRC for rugby's future
Wow Justin, you really blew me out of the water there. Yes, I’ll admit to the lazy comment about “Frank’s money” but my main point was that the reforms introduced to soccer were wholesale as you pointed out. We definitely agree that the ARU needs a bomb under them and rugby in Australia has to find there own “Frank”.
Perhaps you could consider doing an article along the lines of you post above? There have been so many quick fixes, opinions and quasi solutions suggested in the past few weeks but I believe what happened to soccer in Australia is exactly what is needed for rugby. You obviously have a much more in depth knowledge than I.
Strengthening the NRC for rugby's future
I’m very much of the same opinion KMH, the best way forward after this current mess is sorted is to have a genuinely competitive NRC. The Shute Shield clubs had their chance to expand into a serious professional tier but have ultimately failed to the point where I don’t think they’d can still do it. A gradual move into Canberra, Central Coast and Newcastle and then eventually interstate was the way to go but it seemed at the time the too much self interest amongst Sydney based clubs never allowed this to eventuate.
Australian rugby needs to look at how soccer transformed itself from an eternal basket case (at senior level) into the well organized comp it is now. I believe there were 2 key ingredients to their success. One, a really passionate fan with loads of dollars in Frank Lowy and two, a shrewd operator who didn’t have any attachments to the game in John O’Neill. The passionate fan bank rolling the comp means he is willing to risk some cash for the game he loves but also wants to see it succeed while the CEO has no affiliation to any previous agendas and is only interested in setting up the most successful comp possible.
I am gutted that we are going to lose a team and for what it is worth I really hope it isn’t Perth. I also think the ARU would actually have been better off to cut 2 teams and put a huge amount of effort into the the NRC to maintain serious interest in the areas where the teams were cut.
Strengthening the NRC for rugby's future
He wasn’t turning to chase the ball, he was tracking TJP to tackle him. It was a very clever kick and it was done at the last minute which is why at normal speed it doesn’t look that bad. DHP stepped across as the kick was made and in that split second he realized he couldn’t make the tackle so he braced himself for the impact as anyone would.
The Wrap: Ash Dixon stands tallest in a ‘wow moment’ weekend