Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
Stop!!!!!!!!!
Australian Rugby / RA
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Bullrush
John Hipwell (52)
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
FFS ... can't help yourself can you...
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Guys, FFS
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
Guys, can we rule 10 this please. It was annoying before, now it's becoming downright unpleasant.
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RemainingInTheGame
Allen Oxlade (6)
Real or not?
This article is much more explicit that EJ (Eddie Jones) is going than either SMH or AFR reports posted earlier.
wwos.nine.com.au
(I think this it right thread for this - the "Australian Rugby / Rugby Argument" Thread?)
This article is much more explicit that EJ (Eddie Jones) is going than either SMH or AFR reports posted earlier.
Eddie set to ditch Wallabies for top job in Japan
After demoralising World Cup fail
wwos.nine.com.au
(I think this it right thread for this - the "Australian Rugby / Rugby Argument" Thread?)
Rudderless
Cyril Towers (30)
Brumbies HQ
With the ongoing media discussion about , we thought the time was right to update you on where we stand.
Dear Members,
Thanks again for your ongoing support of our great game throughout ACT and Southern NSW. As a supporter, player, coach or administrator, we are grateful for the contribution that you make each day.
These are difficult times for Rugby fans. Following the Wallabies’ disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign and the ongoing media discussion about “centralisation”, we thought the time was right to update you on where we stand.
There is no question that Rugby in Australia needs to change. From juniors, schoolboy and schoolgirl to international rugby, we need to find a way to be more competitive. As state and territory unions we need to work together more effectively and to work closely with Rugby Australia.
The ACT and Southern NSW rugby union supports a “centralisation” model that includes a national player-contracting model, alignment of key high-performance staff, such as coaching, strength and conditioning, and medical as a part of one national system.
We see those all as necessary steps to align our efforts and achieve consistency and improvement on the field.
But there is a lot of fundamental detail to work through to get it right. We must establish what the most appropriate governance structures and financial modelling is to ensure long-term sustainability and success.
It is also essential that this system reflects the Australian landscape and recognises the strength of the state unions and the expertise they provide in their own environments. This has always been our point of difference.
What we don’t support is Rugby Australia’s takeover of our commercial and corporate functions and intellectual property. The Brumbies belong to the people of the ACT and Southern NSW.
We support Rugby Australia’s commitment to an independent, transparent and thorough review of the Wallabies 2023 season. This investigation is vital to identifying the best way forward for State Unions to align with the National Union.
Encouragingly, Rugby Australia has acknowledged the need for a more reliable and consistent funding model for Super Rugby clubs and State Unions. This funding is crucial to support and strengthen the national program, while boosting the delivery of vital pathways and grassroots initiatives.
We are grateful for the ongoing support of the ACT Government, our major sponsor Safeguard Global and The University of Canberra who has provided significant support in our time of need.
The ACT and Southern NSW region is a thriving rugby community with junior and senior players increasing by 4% to 7,108 in the 2023 season. We have achieved significant growth to female participation and pathways. We have also delivered a range of programs for schools and clubs including ‘Get into Rugby’ in primary schools which attracted 6,000 participants, Modified Rugby Programs, Touch 7s and 7’s tournaments. Our development activity in schools – predominantly in Government schools - delivers quality and inclusive rugby experiences to around 15,000 participants annually, inspiring participation across our region.
The John I Dent Cup is a genuine Premier Rugby competition. A proven launching pad for both players, coaches and administrators. The spirit and values of rugby are alive across the fields of the ACT and Southern NSW each weekend. Our ACT and Southern NSW Griffins are the best regional representative rugby team in the country. Our ACT Brumbies U19’s recently beat the NSW Waratahs U19’s and our Brumbies Women’s, Canberra Kestrels and Women’s Academy programs are going from strength to strength.
These programs are critical to sustaining and unlocking our next generation of players and strengthening an aligned national high-performance system.
Engaging with you, our stakeholders, is essential to our future success. We are delighted that you are a part of our evolving journey.
The Board of ACT & Southern NSW Rugby Union will always make decisions that are in the best interests of our players, staff, community clubs and participants and our devoted members and fans, while also considering what’s best for the game in Australia.
Kind Regards,
Phil Thomson (Chief Executive Officer) & Matt Nobbs (Chairman)
With the ongoing media discussion about , we thought the time was right to update you on where we stand.
Dear Members,
Thanks again for your ongoing support of our great game throughout ACT and Southern NSW. As a supporter, player, coach or administrator, we are grateful for the contribution that you make each day.
These are difficult times for Rugby fans. Following the Wallabies’ disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign and the ongoing media discussion about “centralisation”, we thought the time was right to update you on where we stand.
There is no question that Rugby in Australia needs to change. From juniors, schoolboy and schoolgirl to international rugby, we need to find a way to be more competitive. As state and territory unions we need to work together more effectively and to work closely with Rugby Australia.
The ACT and Southern NSW rugby union supports a “centralisation” model that includes a national player-contracting model, alignment of key high-performance staff, such as coaching, strength and conditioning, and medical as a part of one national system.
We see those all as necessary steps to align our efforts and achieve consistency and improvement on the field.
But there is a lot of fundamental detail to work through to get it right. We must establish what the most appropriate governance structures and financial modelling is to ensure long-term sustainability and success.
It is also essential that this system reflects the Australian landscape and recognises the strength of the state unions and the expertise they provide in their own environments. This has always been our point of difference.
What we don’t support is Rugby Australia’s takeover of our commercial and corporate functions and intellectual property. The Brumbies belong to the people of the ACT and Southern NSW.
We support Rugby Australia’s commitment to an independent, transparent and thorough review of the Wallabies 2023 season. This investigation is vital to identifying the best way forward for State Unions to align with the National Union.
Encouragingly, Rugby Australia has acknowledged the need for a more reliable and consistent funding model for Super Rugby clubs and State Unions. This funding is crucial to support and strengthen the national program, while boosting the delivery of vital pathways and grassroots initiatives.
We are grateful for the ongoing support of the ACT Government, our major sponsor Safeguard Global and The University of Canberra who has provided significant support in our time of need.
The ACT and Southern NSW region is a thriving rugby community with junior and senior players increasing by 4% to 7,108 in the 2023 season. We have achieved significant growth to female participation and pathways. We have also delivered a range of programs for schools and clubs including ‘Get into Rugby’ in primary schools which attracted 6,000 participants, Modified Rugby Programs, Touch 7s and 7’s tournaments. Our development activity in schools – predominantly in Government schools - delivers quality and inclusive rugby experiences to around 15,000 participants annually, inspiring participation across our region.
The John I Dent Cup is a genuine Premier Rugby competition. A proven launching pad for both players, coaches and administrators. The spirit and values of rugby are alive across the fields of the ACT and Southern NSW each weekend. Our ACT and Southern NSW Griffins are the best regional representative rugby team in the country. Our ACT Brumbies U19’s recently beat the NSW Waratahs U19’s and our Brumbies Women’s, Canberra Kestrels and Women’s Academy programs are going from strength to strength.
These programs are critical to sustaining and unlocking our next generation of players and strengthening an aligned national high-performance system.
Engaging with you, our stakeholders, is essential to our future success. We are delighted that you are a part of our evolving journey.
The Board of ACT & Southern NSW Rugby Union will always make decisions that are in the best interests of our players, staff, community clubs and participants and our devoted members and fans, while also considering what’s best for the game in Australia.
Kind Regards,
Phil Thomson (Chief Executive Officer) & Matt Nobbs (Chairman)
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dru
Tim Horan (67)
I "ignored" Bullrush, just temporary as it was getting tiresome, all intention of unignoring soon.
Coming back to the forum, the last three pages have 18 responses to Bullrush or comment about the discourse and 11 posts that were thread "relevant". Someone can check my numbers but they will be close. That is (obviously) ignoring the Bullrush actual posts, which I presume I don't see.
I'd humbly suggest there is a time and place for the hammer.
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
Nobbs backpedaling
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
Yeah, that message is totally different to the one put out here:
Brumbies boss slams ‘appalling’ takeover bid from Rugby Australia
A push for centralisation has already hit choppy waters, with the Brumbies rejecting a deal to hand over control to head office.
Well, ok, maybe not completely different, but definitely a softer approach.
stillmissit
Chilla Wilson (44)
I am semi-convinced that Eddie is hanging on hoping for a payout and then going to Japan..
His denials are similar to what he has done in the past at the Reds and Stormers.
His denials are similar to what he has done in the past at the Reds and Stormers.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Really? Seems to be the same message…
Yeah, that message is totally different to the one put out here:
Brumbies boss slams ‘appalling’ takeover bid from Rugby Australia
A push for centralisation has already hit choppy waters, with the Brumbies rejecting a deal to hand over control to head office.www.smh.com.au
Well, ok, maybe not completely different, but definitely a softer approach.
Different audience…
redstragic
Alan Cameron (40)
I see them sorting it out in a dance extravaganza worthy of Bollywood.
Ignoto
Greg Davis (50)
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones to interview for Japan job as reports swirl about early Australian exit
Eddie Jones is reportedly set to leave his role as Wallabies coach just nine months after taking the job, with the ABC confirming he is in the running for a return to Japan.
www.abc.net.au
Grim bloody reading.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Death by 1000 cuts at this point.
The Marketing Pigeon
Herbert Moran (7)
With Eddie calling a press conference on Monday and meeting with Rugby Australia before we can only imagine that he will be announcing his resignation…
Where to for now ?
Dan McKellar would be our best option and bring a bit of calm to the role - surround him with quality assistant coaches that can build a group for 2027 I.e Dan Palmer, Andy Friend
Nucifora hired to run the high performance and implement the centralisation that everyone agrees from an alignment standpoint is needed.
Ben Darwin and Gainline Analytics need to be hired to get an edge in any possible way with - this could tie into the centralisation and how we use players and combinations that benefit the national interest
Eddie in a short period of time had put a line through too many quality players names and has discounted the world class talents we have in our back yard
Where to for now ?
Dan McKellar would be our best option and bring a bit of calm to the role - surround him with quality assistant coaches that can build a group for 2027 I.e Dan Palmer, Andy Friend
Nucifora hired to run the high performance and implement the centralisation that everyone agrees from an alignment standpoint is needed.
Ben Darwin and Gainline Analytics need to be hired to get an edge in any possible way with - this could tie into the centralisation and how we use players and combinations that benefit the national interest
Eddie in a short period of time had put a line through too many quality players names and has discounted the world class talents we have in our back yard
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Wambers beat you to it…