Where to for Super Rugby?

[Baldric]

If this is the case its a sad day for rugby in Aus.

 

[No4918]

^^^^ Digby likes to play on Premiership winning teams by the look of things...

Test would really be if the Crusaders had a tough season

When was the last time that happened to the Saders? Perhaps the culture he spoke of has prevented it?

 

[James Pettifer]

I'm so sorry guys

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No other words.

 

[Slim 293]

 

[brokendown]

its only the end of the beginning

 

[dru]

 

[Brumby Runner]

This looks really weird. It seems from those reports that the ARU has taken the decision to axe the Force without waiting for the outcome of the Arbitration. Am I missing something? Or should we assume the Arbitrator's decieion is known to the ARU?

 

[No4918]

Fuck.

After the last season this is extremely harsh. The ARU only ever had one outcome in mind and would likely have won a similar case against the Rebels. And after their meek season and Cox's sale this week I have less time for that side than ever. But still I would have liked to see both teams safe.

And a win for the bone heads at the ARU that have rolled from cock up to fuck up with abandon. Get used to Clyne and BP, I fear this keeps them safe for some time. So rugby is the real loser.

"Factors outside the ARU's control". How can they take no responsibility for this mess?

 

[Slim 293]

This looks really weird. It seems from those reports that the ARU has taken the decision to axe the Force without waiting for the outcome of the Arbitration. Am I missing something? Or should we assume the Arbitrator's decieion is known to the ARU?

ARU won the arbitration..........

 

[cyclopath]

This looks really weird. It seems from those reports that the ARU has taken the decision to axe the Force without waiting for the outcome of the Arbitration. Am I missing something? Or should we assume the Arbitrator's decieion is known to the ARU?

I think they resolved that it was what they wanted to do, and the press releases are prepared accordingly. Probably had another for a different outcome. I reckon.

 

[dru]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-11/western-force-super-rugby-arbitration-ruling/8789736

 

[Dismal Pillock]

that is a real goddamn motherfucker.

bummer for the players but even more of a bummer for the fans, especially the ones at twf.com.au/. booming great Force fan forum:

jealous as hell of that site, Auckland Blues have nothing like that, no online groundswell of support or community even comparable. Today, shot in the face and hiffed out with the burnables.

 

[Shaker]

http://nedlandsrugby.com.au/2017/08/11/now-smoking-gun-twiggy/

This could end up costing the ARU alot more.

 

[Brumby Runner]

So sorry to see my second favourite team axed. Can only hope rugby continues to gain pace in the West in some fashion or other.

Time to get behind the Spirit in the NRC I think.

 

[Brumbieman]

Terrible decision, I feel so gutted for you Force fans

 

[bedandbreakfast]

This looks really weird. It seems from those reports that the ARU has taken the decision to axe the Force without waiting for the outcome of the Arbitration. Am I missing something? Or should we assume the Arbitrator's decieion is known to the ARU?

ARU have been trying to get rid of us ever since they let us in.

 

[Slim 293]

“This is a sad day for Rugby, especially for Western Force fans. We accept that there will be anger and resentment over this decision and we sympathise with those fans. We sincerely hope that they are not lost to the game forever.

Fat chance Clyne............

 

[BLR]

Rugby will be dead in WA if this is it. Guaranteed. But, we are used to fighting with tooth and nail to get what we want from those over east so I would suspect there is more to be done.

Also, how the hell did they win this arbitration when SANZAAR clearly said in their own press releases this was a change to the existing broadcast agreement. Of course we probably won't find out the reasoning for the decision, as with all things ARU.

 

[Scooter]

Sad day for Australian Rugby. No matter the short-term financial benefits for the ARU, cutting a team, a state and a development pathway off at the knees can only be bad long-term for the ARU. Very short sighted. Especially when the jungle drums are suggesting if the two South African teams are successful in Pro14 that the others may follow.

I hope the Force and Rugby WA find more factors outside the ARU's control and more impediments for the ARU. #strongerasfive

 

[Delphy]

I kid you not... this from the official ARU statement as reported by Rugby.com.au

"Clyne said the ARU hoped the game would not be abandoned in Australia"

Such great confidence in the future of the game.