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A rugby game isn't a matter of life or death. It's much more important than that.
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Most subbies clubs don’t have 5 grades. Some only have 1. So there’ll be plenty of places to play.
There just won’t be a few mega clubs will the majority of clubs struggle
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Is Paul a rugby person?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
There’s definitely a need.
5 teams is not enough for a comp and we can’t fund more than 5 (or even 5).
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Certainly carries a perspective of fans, stakeholders and employees that is completely lacking in a board with old white men.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Yes always a good move to get the government offside…
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
But isn’t Russ talking about qualified people?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
And for all this chat, I guarantee they have people they are wanting to get on the board, even if they won’t say that.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Pulver wasn’t a board member. He was recruited as a CEO.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
You said you’ve been guided by some already. Who are they?
You’re really expecting people to trust you and there’s a bunch of amazing people hidden in the woodwork that nobody knows about.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
But working these positions is not nearly comparable to a professional organisation.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Would a break work? The test window in June seemed to diminish interest in Super Rugby when it returned as it was.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Are you not aware of subbies rugby? There’s about 7,500 players across 55 clubs in Sydney alone…
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Who are these “highly qualified experts”?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Firstly, that’s not even true. It’s not close to that number.
Secondly, so what? Isn’t this about the broader rugby community?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Playing through the window would be fine if it was June. But it’s July now.
Realistically you want 6 or 7 weeks after the test window to allow for last few rounds and 3 weeks of finals with best players.
Currently there is 3 weeks between the July test window and the Rugby Championship.
Even if you moved the Rugby Championship back 3 weeks, that leaves only 6 weeks where your best players are potentially playing 3 tests, 6 Super Rugby games and finals, then another 6 tests over 7 or 8 weeks.
There is about 5 weeks between Rugby Championship then the EOYT which could be condensed. But you also want to have a break to give players a break after the travel demands of the Rugby Championship and before the EOYT.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
It’s not just comp structure. It’s linked to the global changes moving the June test window to July. So the competition needs to finish a fortnight before the end of July.
Previously you had the test window break in June, then resume competition and then still had a good break until the Rugby Championship.
Test window can’t go back to June because you get the issue of poor NH touring squads due to club competitions up north.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Almost immediately? He played Rugby for 5 seasons before his stint with the Roosters.
Hansen's done Joey Manu no favours comparing him to SBW. He'll be more like RTS - and Foz is the reason why
Yeah the reality is the SBW was just behind one of the greatest 12s ever.
RTS issue was that he had to convert from back 3 to 12/13. Wasn’t quick enough as a modern wing and didn’t have the kicking for 15. The NRL had started to pass him by in regards to style of play also.
Hansen's done Joey Manu no favours comparing him to SBW. He'll be more like RTS - and Foz is the reason why
Williams absolutely quietly went about his business as a player. You rarely heard him talk, let alone him say how great he was.
You are just making things up to denigrate him in comparison.
Hansen's done Joey Manu no favours comparing him to SBW. He'll be more like RTS - and Foz is the reason why
League forwards absolutely could be good union forwards.
It’s just an inefficient transfer as they would need to get up to speed around ruck and set piece over time.
Hansen's done Joey Manu no favours comparing him to SBW. He'll be more like RTS - and Foz is the reason why
What are “knowledgeable rugby people”?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
What is “rugby knowledge”?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
So players will stop playing rugby if they can’t play 5th grade for Randwick?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Who are these “highly qualified experts”?
Will the readers consider them as highly qualified as you do?
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Other than showing himself a capable test rugby player well before he was even 24…
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