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Super Rugby AUS

JackJill

JackJill

Ted Fahey (11)
Joey Fowler has been really impressive for the Tahs. Excellent at 10 and created opporunities numerous times in that final. Real distributive and got the ball outside quick, along with his massive boot. Wouldn't be surprised if he debuts next year, but Tahs are progressing him well.
 
Wilson

Wilson

David Wilson (68)
That's a huge boost for the comp! A single round robin with 3 more teams will double the amount of matches both sides play and it starts to look like a proper 3rd tier capable of helping these guys make the step up to the next level. Familiarity with travel through the Pacific will probably help our super sides long term too, given the challenge of winning away in Fiji.
 
Strewthcobber

Strewthcobber

Phil Kearns (64)
$15.6m over 4 years for Drua to participate in Super Rugby.

$150m over multi-years for 3 teams to participate in SRau. On the surface, that's a lot of money
 
Wilson

Wilson

David Wilson (68)
Strewthcobber said:
$15.6m over 4 years for Drua to participate in Super Rugby.

$150m over multi-years for 3 teams to participate in SRau. On the surface, that's a lot of money
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Must be finding salaries for players (it's specifically designed to combat player drain due to PNG NRL), but the wage bill for each of these teams would only be a few million each (less for Fiji if it's run by the Drua) so there will be lots more. I'm guessing also flights and accom for Australian teams heading to the islands as well as those coming from them, and probably a decent chunk of development funding into the islands as well. It might even include money to get a women's side of the comp going as well.

Either that or significant facility investment, because $16.6m per team, per year is enough money to run a proper super rugby side, at least once you add in other funding opportunities like ticketing and sponsorship.
 
Strewthcobber

Strewthcobber

Phil Kearns (64)
Wilson said:
Must be finding salaries for players (it's specifically designed to combat player drain due to PNG NRL), but the wage bill for each of these teams would only be a few million each (less for Fiji if it's run by the Drua) so there will be lots more. I'm guessing also flights and accom for Australian teams heading to the islands as well as those coming from them, and probably a decent chunk of development funding into the islands as well. It might even include money to get a women's side of the comp going as well.

Either that or significant facility investment, because $16.6m per team, per year is enough money to run a proper super rugby side, at least once you add in other funding opportunities like ticketing and sponsorship.
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I reckon Albo/DFAT decided $150m looked like the right number, and that's what will be given to RA to administer. RA will have to spend the money on things that will align with the funding program, but who knows what that is. 3 x competitive SRau pacific side just wouldn't cost that much

Similar to the Rugby League in the Pacific Program, but at least most of that one is clearly to pay for a competitive NRL side
 
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Adam84

Adam84

Tim Horan (67)
Strewthcobber said:
$15.6m over 4 years for Drua to participate in Super Rugby.

$150m over multi-years for 3 teams to participate in SRau. On the surface, that's a lot of money
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The funding package will be for more than just participation in Super Rugby Aus, that’ll just be one element.

The Pacific funding for rugby has previously funded teams travelling to Aus or Aus teams like Reds travelling to Tonga. Funded Fijian teams participation in 7s tournaments like the Oceania 7s in Australia etc.

I’m sure there will be some staff and facility investment also.
 
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