Southern Inland Rugby 2023

[Maulalltheway]

The timing of the last 2 posts is quite Uncanny
Southern Inland Rugby Union (SIRU) only last week put out its 2023 Strategic Plan with it's main themes based on JOIN, ENJOY, LEARN, PLAY & STAY- maybe you guys should go back to SIRU with your ideas which are welcomed at the end of the Document- see link below

2023 Strategic Plan

The SIRU Board and Club Representatives on the Strategic Plan Sub-Committee have been working behind the scenes to develop the 2023 SIRU Strategic Plan. The Plan outlines the current SIRU programs,...

www.southerninlandru.com

The same old , same old Headings, Ideas & Solutions appear in the Plan which had its origins back in approx 2000 when the SIRU Zone was created by the merger of Riverina & South West Rugby

The numbers have definitely gone backwards since that merger with a number of South West Clubs returning to their original Competition.

SIRU has for years waxed lyrical about its growing Juniors Base but we still don't have an Under 17s Competition and the number of Under 15s teams is reasonably small.

I'm also trying to understand how Junior Clubs such as Young, Grenfell, Temora & Coota play in our Juniors Comp but their Senior Teams are in a separate Competition to SIRU - very Odd- so the SIRU Development Officers do all the work teaching the Juniors from those 4 Clubs about the skills of Rugby and then they go and play in another Competition when they are over 17 which is administered by NSW Rugby ??- Shouldn't some ultimatums be issued to either some Junior Clubs or Senior Clubs ??

Who's fault is it ? - I've Got No idea but things are getting more grim in the Senior's Competition( Less Players and Less Clubs) and as far as publicity regarding the Senior's Competition it is utterly embarrassing compared to the coverage that Aussie Rules, Rugby League, Soccer and even Basketball get in the local news.

Rugby has become a Tier 2 sport in Australia in recent years and with the Big $$$$ being spent at the top end of the Code (Wallabies & Super Rugby) and nothing being invested in Grass Roots Rugby it's no wonder Rugby is dying on the vine in a number of Country & Regional areas.

It would be interesting to know the input of Brumbies Rugby into the Strategic Plan and future Planning of SIRU both Financially and Resource wise because we are definitely losing ground to a number of the other Codes.

My bet is that things will be more grim in 5 years time despite the emergence of the latest Strategic Plan

Contact Sport is under threat in many ways - and former traditional Rugby Families are moving in different directions these days

reach out and help out mate. Im sure your assistance and opinions would be well received helping fix the errors of SIRU when all those clubs left.

Link is on the last page of the doc

 

[putitthroughthehands]

reach out and help out mate. Im sure your assistance and opinions would be well received helping fix the errors of SIRU when all those clubs left.

Link is on the last page of the doc

So upsetting to see that over the years that Young, Temora and Coota for instance have had to go back to the South West comp. Even the Junee rugby club was something that should've been kept alive. Prime example of what can happen.

 

[Maulalltheway]

I wonder how many Clubs have Strategic Plans - I hope Leeton & CSU didn't because if they did they have been disasters
WAC 2004-07 - Veterinary Course commences at Ag College
City 2018 - 20 - $$$$

If you honestly think that is the only reason for those sides turning it around this conversation is pointless.

lucky you have an opportunity to affect change here.

we all have the chance to right now put our money where our mouth is. I wonder how many take it

 

[Maulalltheway]

Good luck to all teams in finals.

my tips for schitts and giggle

1st grade
Tahs
WAC

2nd grade
City
Tumut

Ladies
Tahs
WAC

3rds
Hay
WAC

fingers crossed for good weather and great games across the board

 

[Bubba 2.0]

It was a big day of rugby that’s for sure . Very happy with our result even though the blood pressure rates in the coaching box was astronomically high !
I felt the tahs v city game was of Grand final standard . A ripping , pulsating game where no one was ever comfortable with the game tucked away . I can imagine the tahs v Aggies game in tumut will be a rip snorter as well . I will take the drive up for that !

 

[yourmatesam]

It was a big day of rugby that’s for sure . Very happy with our result even though the blood pressure rates in the coaching box was astronomically high !
I felt the tahs v city game was of Grand final standard . A ripping , pulsating game where no one was ever comfortable with the game tucked away . I can imagine the tahs v Aggies game in tumut will be a rip snorter as well . I will take the drive up for that !

Hear hear. 28 all halftime was a good marker for the game.

City seemed to be the more dangerous side in my view and Boxxy was never gonna miss twice, Tahs missed tackles early cost them in the long run but they seemed to be the more controlled team.

The next two weeks will be cracking games!!

 

[Maulalltheway]

Cracking games of rugby on the weekend. Well done to all the winners.

Tough loss to swallow for Tahs, but that's the way it falls sometimes. would have been exactly the same for city if Boxy had missed. Not a lot splits these teams in my opinion.

Should be 4 great games this weekend coming. How about the form Tumut 2nds have found late in the season under big Will Reynolds' leadership. great to see fellas like Jon Carmody and Dan Dowson still trotting around in 2nd grade!!!

New facilities on display for all up in the hills this weekend. Congrats Tumut, you guys have really nailed the build on the new sheds/canteen/pavilion!!!

 

[Bubba 2.0]

Agree with all your comments Re; Finals last Saturday and future match ups
The Change Room facilities at Tumut leave the poor old Conolly Rugby Complex Dressing Sheds looking very out dated !

Honestly Connolly is verging on shambolic when compared to other grounds around the zone. Still the best playing surface by a country mile but the facilities are at best described as antiquated and unsuitable for modern standards.

 

[Maulalltheway]

Honestly Connolly is verging on shambolic when compared to other grounds around the zone. Still the best playing surface by a country mile but the facilities are at best described as antiquated and unsuitable for modern standards.

great viewing, great field, antiquated canteen, sheds, and toilets...

 

[Bubba 2.0]

You’d think that the alleged premier rugby venue for the Riverina would have received some grants or at least council support for upgrades ….

 

[putitthroughthehands]

Honestly Connolly is verging on shambolic when compared to other grounds around the zone. Still the best playing surface by a country mile but the facilities are at best described as antiquated and unsuitable for modern standards.

Especially in comparison to the league facilities such as McDonald Park and the Equex Centre

 

[Bubba 2.0]

Tahs are down on a few troops this week but what they've got to cover them is still handy. It will be hard for Tahs after that loss last week because they threw everything but the kitchen sink at us. Aggies will be confident but i just think Tahs have the big game experience to get over the line. Tahs but not by much.

I'll back Tumut in twos , City in 3's and I think The Griffith girls will be back with a vengeance !

 

[Maulalltheway]

Congrats to all the grand finalists.
early weather forecast looks promising so should be a belter of a day!
Good luck all

 

[Bubba 2.0]

Well done to all clubs that have made it to the Grand Final . It does look likem fairly decent weather and we can only hope that the play is as exciting as it was in the qualifying final. Not too exciting ! I dont think my heart could cope with that again !

Tahs were pretty comprehensive in the win against aggies , i dont think they really gave them a sniff of a chance. I was impressed with the defence in first half , they really shut down Aggies attack. Aggies will be dissapointed but that said they will be pleased with their 23 efforts. Knocked over City and Tahs during the year , semi finalists and one game off a GF.

With 3 grades making it again you'll have forgive me if i dont make any tips or GF predictions this week ! Looking forward to a big week !

 

[yourmatesam]

How good is Grand Final week!!! The sun is shining, there's the buzz of anticipation in the air, teams and clubs chomping at the bit to bring home some silverware. It's a great time of year!!

Bring on Saturday!!!

 

[Maulalltheway]

How good is Grand Final week!!! The sun is shining, there's the buzz of anticipation in the air, teams and clubs chomping at the bit to bring home some silverware. It's a great time of year!!

Bring on Saturday!!!

I assume you'll have a cracking preview ready to go mate?

 

[centralwestrep]

Tips for mine:
1's: Tahs
2's: City (Heart says Bulls)
Womens: Griffith
3's: Cutters

 

[paul bristow]

If Dan is a bit unsure of a decision he can always get a bit of advice from Rhianna in the Women’s GF tomorrow.

 

[Maulalltheway]

Congrats to all the winners today.
Wagga city, another club champ is an amazing achievement.
Lachie day, pure class in the face of constant crowd heckling and abuse. Shows the true character and class of the man!

Thought Boxxy had a peach of a game in a beaten side!

 

[paul bristow]

Nice to see the humility you talk about Linerunner extends to supporters such as yourself. You do say specifically Tahs were extremely well coached. By pointing to City’s massive size advantage, their one out style of play and their lack of a Plan B you are obviously implying Wagga City were poorly coached. I only watched the game on Bar TV Linerunner but I didn’t see any City players ‘giving it’ to Lachie Day. I’m sure the crowd did but hey they pay their money. Lachie’s an adult. I’m sure he’s worked out he gets extra attention from the crowd because he’s a great player. City have won the last couple of grand finals Linerunner and I haven’t seen any posts like this from Bubba and his mates.