Recent content by Marmite

Use her more? The whole game plan is about sucking in a few defenders up the middle then slinging it to her. The % of team tries that are scored by her is huge. I enjoyed seeing Michaela Brake chase her down from the opposite touch.

I'm not sure what your aim would be. MacDonald didn't set the world alight as a coach. He took on the Blues after they finally sorted out their top management and training setups so his results were better than his predecessors. From a distant perspective Australia need a coach that will be able...

I notice that the "NZ Legends" team playing in the HK 10s has the remainder (ie not at HK Sevens) of the BF7s contracted players. Both Watherston and Blyde are listed as being BF7s players so I assume that they have both gone onto contract. Good that the 'extras' ( Watherston, Blyde, MacGregor...

Was a good segment (assume you mean the one on The Breakdown. The problem isn't necessarily pay it is games and structure. In Aupiki the season is so short that it is "pay to train" for most squad members. The lack of actual match play is glaringly obvious when you watch games and witness...

I have commented regarding the 15s aspect in the Women's Rugby thread but this is interesting as far as the future of the BF 7s team goes and also how the 24/25 SVNS Series pans out. I am guessing that the Aus Women's team will be in the same position with the move of many players in the WRWC...

Great news and hopefully a sign across the women's international landscape that currently the best athletes need to be playing all forms to improve quality. The WRWC will certainly be better with NZ/Aus/Canada blending in the Sevens players. From a Black Ferns POV the added strength will be in...