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Word is that it is not looking great for the u18s Colts comp. my understanding is that there are only 4 clubs working towards having an u18s team. Most clubs are understandably focussing attention on 1sts 2nds & 3rds & of course grade and this will ramp up in early Feb. that's when clubs will...

Just make sure a representative from every Sydney Junior club attends the SJRU AGM tomorrow night at Ryde. Discussion on the levy & insurance fee follows so good chance to voice your clubs concerns Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just curious if any one involved in colts as an insider or parent is aware of their clubs current colts training numbers and the likelihood of your club fielding an u18s colts team. The other options for 16 & 17 year olds are pretty slim & if there is not a viable non-school competition for this...

This will put financial stress on a lot of clubs while requiring substantial increase in rego fees in such a competitive environment for attracting players to rugby. The ARU seem to be the big winners so look out for increases in player wages & entertainment costs. The bit about grants is total...

My sons shorts ripped after one session so says a lot about quality Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are you saying that Easts are paying several players from Penrith to change clubs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep starting with 40 (or less if there isn't 40 players) & culling to 25 in New Year. This gives coaches more time to assess but will also develop up to 40 players per zone. It doesn't matter if they are the best 40 players or not. If these players & their families are keen to make the time &...

My understanding is that an u18s comp will go ahead as an optional comp for those clubs that can field a team. Also if any Shute Shield clubs cannot field a team then a local village club team may be invited to represent that club or district. I have heard there are around 9 Shute Shield clubs...

As I mentioned for the number of players from 2 zones & 2 age groups, there were hardly any selectors at Daceyville last Sunday. From what i saw, I'm Not sure how they can effectively pick any squads. 15 a side games will make it easier so long as all players are given a fair opportunity and...

Too much time wasted on skills with little notice taken by selectors which seemed low in number. They need to take note of how CHS Trials were done. Each player got a jersey to wear for the day, this made it heaps easier for selectors of which they need more. Participation Numbers seemed...

Tyrone Taukamo. From Randwick & on scholarship at Newington. Has been a dominant centre for a number of years & yes very fast & strong. can switch off if things aren't going his teams way but many players guilty of that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Seems to be a lot of negativity towards SJRU 16s but should be noted although they lost their 3 games it was by a combined total of only 7 points & i think losing by 3 to NSW was a fair effort compared to the Rams loss. Not sure if the teams changed much from Game 1 to Game 3 but seem to be some...

The latest I have heard is that 18s is going ahead but not to replace 3rd grade colts despite the wishes of one high power club. Only time will tell. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any thoughts on the impact that the U18s Colts comp will have on the Sunday Opens (18s) Comp? There were 10 Opens teams this year. Numbers have gradually declined in the last 5 years or so including consolidation of 17s & 18s comps a few years ago & I believe this comp could possibly fold next...

I'm pretty sure they're referring to $10 trial rego fee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A real lack of info on all this and Don't bother emailing any questions in - answers are rare to come by Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I like the sound of that HJ but the main problem is lack of funds. The NRC seem to have the same issue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Put yourself in the position of a coach or manager that has 13 or 14 players at the start of the season. You get the club to enter the team and do everything you can to recruit more players. You keep positive and tell your players "we will have a team" cause if you show signs there's not then...

I have no problem with Saturday rugby but it has to be collaborative not just a handful of clubs. That is a big challenge. A meeting was held last year of senior district clubs which covered the prospect of u17s being a younger colts like side but it was only supported by a small handful of...

This would rule out private school players. So what, many would say. Well it could be enough to rip the guts out if most village club teams resulting in massive folding of teams. I'm not against trying new ways but we just need to be careful with any major changes. Sent from my iPhone using...