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It's now almost 10 years since their inaugural season. They've been my team in Super Rugby since and whilst I certainly am no die hard, it's been difficult on the field. The Franchise failed to hold onto marquee players like James O'Connor, Drew Mitchell, Mat Giteau and David Pocock & have...

The similarities between league and AF are the limited tackles. They are desperate to be compared to AF as AF being confined to the US (mainly) gives more credence to their own competition. League fans like to slag off contested scrums (why they do when they have the ridiculous charade of...

Umm, where did you get the idea that passing has decreased in American Football? It has increased exponentially in the last 25 years. The running back used to be the star on many teams, now they aren't even drafted in the 1st round in many cases. Are you talking about what they might call...

I'm guessing the ARU have some bonus agreements in place with the likes of Qantas if you win. This world cup has been great for the Wallabies on and off the pitch. They've always relied on the international profile to attract the blue chip sponsors like Qantas and this world cup in such a...

Most business journalists don't understand the basics of accounting, finance and management, let alone sports ones.

They're fairly standard these days. This is interesting as well https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantex

It seems to be as much of a societal attitude to sport as it is the JRFU.

Who is the last League coach to move over? The ones still operating at a prominent level in rugby that I can think off the top of my head are Les Kiss, Andy Farrell, Shaun Edwards and Mike Ford. Farrell played rugby and has been there for 10 years. Edwards has been in union for 15 years now...

I gave my reasons why I think it could damage rugby. Losing the Bled is one of the major contributing factors in rugby losing non hardcore interest to other codes. Australian Rugby is the Wallabies. Losing a hybrid game to the Kangaroos would be just another stick to beat them with in the press...

Don't go ott please, that is not what I said. I said it had only the potential to damage rugby. The NZRU would laugh the bolded out of the park btw. I could see the ARU doing it, as they have been chased rugby league tail for a while, but the NZRU not so much. The All Blacks make them money...

Yep. He didn't play first XV rugby in high school for his first few years because he was seen as too small. He was a touch rugby player. He was no where near the radar of the NZRU. He's just a late developer.

The AFL's popularity is not based on the international side. It isn't a relevant comparison. The Wallabies brand is to all intents and purposes, Australian Rugby. If the Kangaroos lost their fans will just go back to watching the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs, that's what they enjoy. The same goes...

I didn't believe you and then looked it up. Mother of God.:rolleyes: Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/was-dave-smiths-greatest-achievement-as-nrl-ceo-the-catalyst-for-his-departure-20151019-gkd8kf.html#ixzz3p4NeOZVo Follow us: @smh on Twitter |...

It brings nothing for RU. Even if the Wallabies and Kangaroos fielded experimental sides, designed specifically for the rules the only winner will be rugby league. Wallabies win - "we fielded an experimental side, it's irrelevant" Kangaroos win - "lol @ the Wallabies, rugby union is a joke"...

I see Dave Smith has effectively been ousted as CEO of the NRL by News Corp and the vested interests within their game. I always thought he was very impressive. He's a rugby union man and rugby would do well to hire him in some capacity imo. Though I suspect he won't be working for a while with...