Having no NRC is better how?

[JRugby2]

It wouldn't. From facilities to coaching it wouldn't get it done.

The concept is loveable, sure. We can look at the tiers of English Soccer and enjoy the lower leagues and the concept but it's a different sport and environment.

Half our Premier Clubs play on fields that have Cricket on them for a start. They lack the infrastructure to provide a professional environment for current pros, Juniors for both male and female players. RA don't have the money to upgrade and then what? Local councils putting in for Rugby Union... good luck when the AFL walk in and say we'll take care of it for you.

I'm a parrot on this but Super Rugby A to me makes the most sense. Use the facilities & Brands we have and bring in the best of Club land, coaches included. If it works you can look at expanding into an extra side in NSW/QLD. If you want to increase the ability of our players it has to be a strong standard. Yes matches played are important but not if its a low standard.

I'd start it after Super Rugby finals so you have the players not selected for the Wallabies shift out which allows a few spots for the best Club players/academy players to move in. You also have a place for Wallabies returning from injury to play during the RC or European tour.

Haven't thought about the exact dates but can it become part of the U16s, U19s Super Season....

I think we're singing from the same song sheet here.

 

[Crashy]

Maybe a fully funded Australia A can fill the development gap here?

 

[Wilson]

Maybe a fully funded Australia A can fill the development gap here?

Australia A helps super players bridge the gap to test rugby, it doesn't do much of anything for club players making the jump to super - the main developmental role of the NRC or equivalent

 

[wamberal99]

Australia A helps super players bridge the gap to test rugby, it doesn't do much of anything for club players making the jump to super - the main developmental role of the NRC or equivalent

For the record, an Eastwood side with no Super Rugby players beat Easts, who have a few. And the game was at Easts home ground.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

For the record, an Eastwood side with no Super Rugby players beat Easts, who have a few. And the game was at Easts home ground.

Just showing why I’m not fussed about the Tahs moving on from guys like Tuipulotu and Wilson. They’ve had a go.

Good win for Eastwood. I’m sure they thoroughly enjoyed it with the exodus of players and coach to Easts.

 

[wamberal99]

Just showing why I’m not fussed about the Tahs moving on from guys like Tuipulotu and Wilson. They’ve had a go.

Good win for Eastwood. I’m sure they thoroughly enjoyed it with the exodus of players and coach to Easts.

Eastwood fielded a team of players most of whom I did not recognise! Mind you, I do not go to the games any more, we live in the Far North.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Eastwood fielded a team of players most of whom I did not recognise! Mind you, I do not go to the games any more, we live in the Far North.

They don’t have many at the moment. Reece Tapine has played for the Force and Bacon with Aus 7s. Other than that it’s a lot of Clubmen.

Will Goddard the Prop is one for the future. Monster for the NSW U18s last year. Playing 1st grade is a good achievement. He’s got to be 120kg and built like a tank not just heavy.