Shrinking Super Rugby isn't the solution to Australian rugby's problems, expanding the game below it is
Rugby in Australia is broken right now. I think we can all agree on that. Be that as it may, the way forward is…
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And they needed a billionaire to sponsor them.
People who think that shrinking their way to success is a thing, really confuse me.
The Wrap: Code Orange as looming Rebels decision places rugby pathways at risk
That’s a silly idea.
You’ve got all of the carrying costs of the side, but none of the revenue upside.
The Wrap: Code Orange as looming Rebels decision places rugby pathways at risk
It’s only good news if the Wallaroos are profitable.
If not, it’s a poor decision from RA.
I’m hoping it’s a good decision, but long way from convinced.
'This is the opportunity': Rugby Australia announces historic funding investment in women's game
Yes – but they love AFL
'It's pretty real': Rebels coach reveals trauma as Waugh makes surprising 'no correlation' claim after job losses
100%
This is management 101 – but it looks like it’s being mashed by someone who stuck their head in too many rucks
'It's pretty real': Rebels coach reveals trauma as Waugh makes surprising 'no correlation' claim after job losses
That’s my thoughts. And the last thing that they can afford right now is to downsize the comp.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
yes, but a new entity with new owners doing the same thing is not a Phoenix.
It’s literally just RA handing the licence to a new entity, and off we go.
Honestly, if I was at RA – that’s what I’d be doing. Sacrifice the current entity, issue a new licence (possibly to RA itself as they’re so pro centralisation) and run the team from HQ.
Keep Rugby in Melbourne, meet the TV deal requirements, and write of $20M of debt – all while being completely legal. Sucks to be a Rebels director, but that’s what you sign up for when you put your name on the company minutes.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
They’ll get nothing back. Particularly as directors with tax debt, they’re screwed.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
When RA issues 1.7M in grant funding and turns it into a loan, that’s shitty governance from RA.
That’s nearly 9M over 5 seasons which wouldn’t solve the problem but it would bloody help!
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because the Rebels go under, that Aus can only have 4 teams, or that RA can’t issue a licence to a new Melbourne Phoenix (let’s call them)
They’d start with a clean slate, and inherit the groundwork of the Rebels, but I doubt RA would do it without a Vic Gov sponsorship for at least 5 years locked in.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
Loans to companies that the directors own, to try and keep the club afloat is my understanding.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
They 100% do.
Director Penalty Notices have been issued for the unpaid debts.
Directors are screwed, and frankly, this is a terrible case of governance from both RA and the Rebels.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
JOC is done.
Love him, but he’s no longer doing much more than providing bench and squad cover. He certainly shouldn’t be stifling the development of up and coming 10s / 12s
'Bit of a bully moment': The Lomu-esque try that confirmed Reds star is back to make Wallabies push
You think that.
But Lynagh on at 10 contributed well under 10% of the team total points in just under a half of football.
Please explain how scoring fewer points is better, because it never has been in the world I live in.
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
Yeah. Only time I’ve seen him play he been mid 130s, and the batsmen weren’t rushed.
Neser selection doesn’t matter much now to Test team but it slows down fast bowler development for the future
Yeah. Someone’s just plumping for Lynagh. Didn’t watch the game by the look of the comments here.
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
Mate,
The Reds scored what, 29 points with HMP on?
They played as flat and fast with him at 10 as I’ve seen in a decade
For mine, he starts at 10 next week.
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
I don’t know Bobby, he showed how hard he could get hit coming around the corner.
Got smashed once, and we didn’t see him again.
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
Shut down the Tahs.
They just take money from other states that can actually play rugby.
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
Well they seem to annoy the hell out of you, so for a lot of people on this forum, that’s worth the money to keep them.
Brumbies shut down talk of following Rebels into voluntary administration
You’re right Eddie- Hard decisions do need to be made.
Like suing you to return the money that you took from RA under false pretenses – e.g. that you were a rugby coach..
Tool
'Want to show rugby isn't dead in Melbourne': Rebels skipper's fighting words as Eddie calls for 'hard decisions'
Sydneysiders tho….
Rugby Australia is back where they hoped they would never return - and their next move could make or break the game
What exactly was he trying to cover up? I mean hide. I mean clean..
'Freak accident using a powerful detergent' sends Rassie Erasmus to hospital with chemical burns
Not in Qld mate. It’s regularly 26 /27 degrees at 7 pm here.
Rebels told they will play Super Rugby in 2024 but future on shaky ground as voluntary administration looms
Scorebook says not.
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