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The Provinces are what actually make up the NZRU in its constitution. In representational matters they are the equivalent of the QRU, NSWRU, etc. Also, the province you are apart of is generally much more important to players than anything else other than an All Blacks jersey.

I thought the Force vs Reds was the worst game of the season so far, but this just took the cake. Absolutely dreadful rugby to watch. Tough and hard, but rubbish.

I think common sense is a bit of an unexpected thing with rugby administrators, so its a nice surprise

Who said the rivalry is dead?

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/78292932/proposed-leftfield-provincial-rugby-trial-laws-set-to-be-scrapped Experimental points scoring and offside laws scrapped before they even begin in NZ. Thank god for that.

How many tries scored?

Points differential is now Rebels -14, Waratahs -16 needing a bonus point win. Points differential seems to be circumstantial now because of that.

**incoming BS story** One of the old blokes (played A grade in the 70's) down at the club bar once told me it came from a match back then, where a player got seriously injured and some of the Brothers players then swore and spat on him while on the ground, which allegedly included a number of...

Premier grade is the only grade where punching and stomping are not automatic red cards. It's up to the officials discretion as to the severity of punishment.

Ihaia West wasn't happy at all...

Norths 35 Bond 26

That was a shocker...

http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/17143/Jim-Carmichael-to-step-down-as-Queensland-Rugby-Union-CEO-at-year%E2%80%99s-end.aspx Carmichael confirms he's stepping down at years end.

Most AIC schools also have waiting lists. Padua turns down 2 applicants for every 1 boy admitted. I think that speaks more for a culture that parents look for within a school than anything else. No matter how their rugby programs end up looking in ten years time, the AIC schools will continue a...

Yeah its in the Chicago Suburbs, its an MLS stadium. Whereas Solidier Field is right next to the CBD. A friend who lives in Chicago said its about a half hour drive from the city centre.

Norths Premier squad are in Ballina, and the Colts squad are in Toowoomba to play DD Colts. Grades have the week off...

This might actually be the best thing I've ever seen...

Its not an actual animal, but the original Hawkeye the Magpie from the 60's is still at McLean Park on gamedays...

I think Adelaide should still be a goal for the NRC in the next 5 years. Even get SA teams in a Premier Comp somewhere. Also, would the idea of having an Indigenous XV in the comp have merit? Just an idea, with the success of the IAIR tours, seems as if there is talent that could be nurtured...

You probably could have 2 teams, would rather Logan and Ipswich get them first. I think it's time however that Grade rugby is changed in the way it works. That is teams should be properly graded, either by promotion/relegation or a nomination process. If a club's 2nd XV isn't good enough to...