Australian Rugby / RA

[KOB1987]

It's NSW specific but there isn't an administrative thread for the states so will just drop this here:

Doorn also commented that due the COVID epidemic NSW Rugby have reduced their cost base over the next twelve months across the business by $7m – this includes savings from staff, players and operating expenses to protect the long-term financial viability of rugby in New South Wales.

These include (but not limited to):
●Centralise community rugby operations - experienced staff retained and will assist multiple zones and areas of the game.
●Reduced support personnel for the NSW Waratahs across sports science and sports medicine.
●Operating with a reduced Super Rugby AU squad, by not replacing players departing prior to competition commencement.
●Hiring freeze of staff and players until 2021 Super Rugby competition is determined.
●Identified staff to remain on JobKeeper until the end of September.
https://nsw.rugby/news/2020/06/29/nswru-organisational-restructure

 

[Bandar]

Seems like a sensible approach - very unlike Australian rugby administration

 

[I like to watch]

^^^^^includes 12 dev officers throughout the state.

its a long way back from here......

 

[drewprint]

Yeah that’s a killer. I would’ve hoped they could of kept at least a skeleton crew of say 5 development officers. Very, very concerning.

 

[Bandar]

Yeah that’s a killer. I would’ve hoped they could of kept at least a skeleton crew of say 5 development officers. Very, very concerning.

Yes - that bit wasn't included in the quote. Would rather drop some of the backroom staff for the professional team than get rid of grass roots development.

 

[KOB1987]

It's all part of that first point. My read on it is that they are just amalgamating roles geographically. I have been to courses and there are only 8-10 people there and they're always at bigger centres. Where they get the big roll ups is when they travel to the towns and attend club training etc so hopefully the ones who are left will be putting in the miles.

 

[Bandar]

From what I read all 12 development officers are gone so there are none left to put in the miles

 

[brokendown]

maybe some could relocate to Perth,I'm sure positions will come available after Twiggy's latest investment into WA rugby

 

[drewprint]

Classy.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

maybe some could relocate to Perth,I'm sure positions will come available after Twiggy's latest investment into WA rugby

That was a great announcement last night. Say what you like about Twiggy, he routinely puts his money where his mouth is.

 

[grievous]

That was a great announcement last night. Say what you like about Twiggy, he routinely puts his money where his mouth is.

How can a game on its knees refuse such a handout?

 

[ForceFan]

How can a game on its knees refuse such a handout?

Rugby Union in WA is far from being "on its knees".
The new season of Club Rugby is shaping up very well......

RugbyWA shows a very good result for 2019

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Rugby Union in WA is far from being "on its knees".
The new season of Club Rugby is shaping up very well..

RugbyWA shows a very good result for 2019

He clearly wasn't referencing just WA.

 

[Derpus]

Rugby Union in WA is far from being "on its knees".
The new season of Club Rugby is shaping up very well..

RugbyWA shows a very good result for 2019

It would be truly ironic if the only professional rugby played in Australia from 2021 (as some predict and even hope for - nutters) is in Western Australia.

 

[KOB1987]

It would be truly ironic if the only professional rugby played in Australia from 2021 (as some predict and even hope for - nutters) is in Western Australia.

There will be at least 2 - WA and rest of Aus. I think the actual worst case is 3 though - Force, Tahs, Reds

 

[Derpus]

There will be at least 2 - WA and rest of Aus. I think the actual worst case is 3 though - Force, Tahs, Reds

What i meant was, if the east coast reverts to semi-professionalism.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

curious what you reckon an Aus version of this would look like:

Someone from the company that owns the NZHurld surveyed "over 100" kiwi Super Rugby players, at least 15 from each franchise, on a variety of topics. Some of the results published so far are predictable but interesting nevertheless:

Do you think NZR got it right with the new All Black coaching team?

No: 46 percent
Yes: 28 percent
Not assistants: 26 percent

Who is the best player in NZ rugby?

Beauden Barrett: 40 percent
Ardie Savea: 20 percent
Brodie Retallick: 12 percent
Eight others: 28 percent

Who is the best player 23 years of age or under in NZ rugby?

Jordie Barrett: 33 percent
Will Jordan: 22 percent
Luke Jacobson: 14 percent
Sevu Reece: 14 percent
Six others: 17 percent

Who is the best first five in NZ rugby?

Beauden Barrett: 58 percent
Richie Mo'unga: 32 percent
Aaron Cruden: 9 percent
One other: 1 percent

Who is the best winger in NZ rugby?

George Bridge: 46 percent
Sevu Reece: 21 percent
Rieko Ioane: 13 percent
Ben Lam: 11 percent
Four others: 9 percent

Who is the best midfielder in NZ rugby?

Anton Lienert-Brown: 66 percent
Jack Goodhue: 21 percent
Ngani Laumape: 11 percent
Two others: 3 percent

Who is the best fullback in NZ rugby?

Damian McKenzie: 47 percent
Jordie Barrett: 25 percent
David Havili: 18 percent
Beauden Barrett: 10 percent

Two minutes to go, down 4, need to score a try. Whose hands do you want the ball in?

Damian McKenzie: 30 percent
Beauden Barrett: 24 percent
Richie Mo'unga: 10 percent
17 others: 46 percent

Who will be the next breakout star and make the All Blacks?

Cullen Grace: 17 percent
Hoskins Sotutu: 14 percent
Mark Telea: 12 percent
27 others: 53 percent

Who is the best professional coach you've had?

Tony Brown: 17 percent
Scott Robertson: 16 percent
Dave Rennie: 9 percent
Warren Gatland: 9 percent
Jason Holland: 9 percent
16 others: 40 percent

Who is the most respected player in NZ rugby?

Same Cane: 24 percent
Brodie Retallick: 17 percent
Dane Coles: 11 percent
Ardie Savea: 10 percent
10 others: 38 percent

Who is the biggest grub in the NZ game?

Dane Coles: 44 percent
Brodie Retallick: 15 percent
Jordie Barrett: 10 percent
Seven others: 32 percent

What player 25 years or under do you think will play 100 tests?

Anton Lienert-Brown: 40 percent
Jack Goodhue: 15 percent
Jordie Barrett: 13 percent
Eight others: 32 percent

Who is the best referee in Super Rugby?

Angus Gardner: 47 percent
Ben O'Keefe: 24 percent
Paul Williams: 22 percent
Three others: 8 percent

Who is the worst referee in Super Rugby?

Glen Jackson: 48 percent
Mike Fraser: 29 percent
Rasta Rasivhenge: 9 percent
Four others: 14 percent

What is the best ground to play at in NZ?

Forsyth Barr Stadium (Dunedin): 61 percent
FMG Stadium Waikato (Hamilton): 18 percent
Eden Park (Auckland): 8 percent
Five others: 13 percent

What is the worst ground to play at in NZ?

Central Energy Trust Arena (Palmerston North): 22 percent
Orangetheory Stadium (Christchurch): 20 percent
Sky Stadium (Wellington): 18 percent
Rugby Park (Invercargill): 15 percent
Four others: 25 percent

What player from another franchise would you sign at yours?

Scott Barrett: 28 percent
Beauden Barrett: 14 percent
Brodie Retallick: 10 percent
Ardie Savea: 10 percent
17 others: 38 percent

Who is the toughest player in NZ rugby?

Sam Cane: 44 percent
Brodie Retallick: 18 percent
Ardie Savea: 7 percent
11 others: 30 percent

Who is the hardest player to tackle in NZ rugby?

Ngani Laumape: 37 percent
Sevu Reece: 17 percent
Mark Telea: 9 percent
Ardie Savea: 9 percent
10 others: 28 percent

 

[Braveheart81]

I love the crossover here:

Who is the most respected player in NZ rugby?

Brodie Retallick: 17 percent
Dane Coles: 11 percent

Who is the biggest grub in the NZ game?

Dane Coles: 44 percent
Brodie Retallick: 15 percent

 

[barbarian]

Fascinating that the Kiwis are all big fans of Gus Gardner.

 

[Boof1050]

Gus Gardner the only Australian to make the list!