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Michael Lynagh (62)
And the problem is all the passengers can see this but the driver of the bus is the one who can't hence just continues to accelerate towards the cliff!
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Where to for Super Rugby?
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Just listened to the Alan Jones rant and his view you should only put rugby people who understand the game on the ARU board.
I disagree - we need a mix as we also need others from outside sporting codes (successful ones) who can challenge the status quo as what Jones misunderstands is to be successful in this country rugby needs to change.
So yep I would get the lady who is ex Canterbury NRL side CEO on the board, and heck I would even put Papworth on the board as at least he gives a shit about rugby and would offer a contrarian view and view from club land (just need to make sure ARU Board mix right so he can be kept under control as Papworth needs to broaden his rugby perspective beyond the SS).
And for me I would rather an outsider of Oz rugby (read ex NRL sports administrator or English RFU sports administrator) as Head of ARU as this organisation needs some fresh thinking and a professional and successful sports administrator at its helm - not a Shore Old Boy in the inner rugby circles or ex player like Kearns running our game without any solid sports administration experience.
I disagree - we need a mix as we also need others from outside sporting codes (successful ones) who can challenge the status quo as what Jones misunderstands is to be successful in this country rugby needs to change.
So yep I would get the lady who is ex Canterbury NRL side CEO on the board, and heck I would even put Papworth on the board as at least he gives a shit about rugby and would offer a contrarian view and view from club land (just need to make sure ARU Board mix right so he can be kept under control as Papworth needs to broaden his rugby perspective beyond the SS).
And for me I would rather an outsider of Oz rugby (read ex NRL sports administrator or English RFU sports administrator) as Head of ARU as this organisation needs some fresh thinking and a professional and successful sports administrator at its helm - not a Shore Old Boy in the inner rugby circles or ex player like Kearns running our game without any solid sports administration experience.
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Twiggy just announcing at the rally today, If the Force aren't reinstated he will fund his own comp in Perth..
Starting to feel a lot like the Super League war..
Starting to feel a lot like the Super League war..
Strewthcobber
Andrew Slack (58)
Obvs details to come, but is that not a preferable outcome this point?
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I don't know about that............
How is his standalone Perth comp going to run? Is it going to compete against Perth club rugby?
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Alfred Walker (16)
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its clearly too early to tell, the positive takeaway for rugby fans in WA is that there may be opportunities going forward even if the ARU aren't willing to support them
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Why?
In actuality it could finally force (accidental pun but convenient none the less) serious consideration about an overhaul of the national body and setup and move us towards a true national DOMESTIC (as in only Aussie teams - sad i have to clarify the word domestic) competition.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Its a funny thing when you consider that the ARU have pushed most of the NRC licences to be held privately and not by Super Rugby clubs where possible.
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Vay Wilson (31)
he did say an international comp
jimmydubs
Dave Cowper (27)
If International. Then that is I understand technically 'get a big black dog up the mofos at the aru', Ka fn boom!!!
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Who said it's to rival World Rugby?
Plenty of countries not involved in SANZAAR.. Fiji, Samoa, Tonga.. and even some cashed up ones who wanted a rugby team like Singapore and Hong Kong..
I think it's all a bit early to speculate about it being an empty promise.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
My skepticism is in response to comments such as this.........
I don't know how they could stick it to the ARU if they can't get access to the best players here.
It reminds me of when some in club rugby land floated the idea of going rogue against the NRC............ it's not viable if you can't sign the best players.
So yes, he could fund his own hypothetical mini competition that involves Western Australia, with a rag tag group of Asian/Pacific Island nations, buuuuuuuuut...........
I don't know how they could stick it to the ARU if they can't get access to the best players here.
It reminds me of when some in club rugby land floated the idea of going rogue against the NRC............ it's not viable if you can't sign the best players.
So yes, he could fund his own hypothetical mini competition that involves Western Australia, with a rag tag group of Asian/Pacific Island nations, buuuuuuuuut...........
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There's quite a few teams, comps and players in Australia jumping at the chance to play at a higher level, I don't think it would be hard at all. Just look at the QPR and Shute Shield, there's the players and the fans there..
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
As long as it looks after our interests i could live with it.
It would be interesting to see how stable SANZAAR actually would be if challenged.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Another in the Vikings Group in Canberra.
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Peter Burge (5)
I think an alternative competition that eventually draws talent away from ARU is a positive step. If young Wallaby eligible players are already going overseas and turning their back on the ARU/Wallabies, why couldn't they be enticed to stay and play in Australia if the price is right.
Comparing this to Superleague is a bit spurious. Superleague was created to provide content for pay tv. I think what we are all hoping for here is a comp that will be shown on free to air tv and will include teams we will follow. It may not be clubs, it could be a national comp built around universities which quite often are the strongest clubs, at least in terms of playing numbers, in cities around the country. Clubs would still exist but as feeders to the professional league in much the same way NRL teams have feeder teams.
The system that exists is not working so we need to look for an alternative. Ideally with a centralised governing body that is not ruled by two powerful states and the nepotism we have seen in rugby for decades.
Comparing this to Superleague is a bit spurious. Superleague was created to provide content for pay tv. I think what we are all hoping for here is a comp that will be shown on free to air tv and will include teams we will follow. It may not be clubs, it could be a national comp built around universities which quite often are the strongest clubs, at least in terms of playing numbers, in cities around the country. Clubs would still exist but as feeders to the professional league in much the same way NRL teams have feeder teams.
The system that exists is not working so we need to look for an alternative. Ideally with a centralised governing body that is not ruled by two powerful states and the nepotism we have seen in rugby for decades.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
You would be able to make another 5 sides in NZ, and they would still beat everyone
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