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    Jesus the marketing companies got themselves paid this year.

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      Jesus the marketing companies got themselves paid this year.

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      @mariner4life said in Super Rugby 2020:

      Jesus the marketing companies got themselves paid this year.

      I don't understand why boards don't look at the pony tailed clown after a presentation and ask "you don't expect me to pay for that crap do you?"

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        I don't mind the designs themselves but seriously question whether their use for purpose is understood.
        If you want to create strong fandom and attachment you need to stick to simple colours. The whole reason you have teams called Reds or Blues etc is because that is how fans of other teams described their attachment. Look how gangs will use colours as symbols, or countries in the past with banners and uniforms.

        Chiefs need to stick heavily to their yellow, black and red. Blues need to be one shade of Blue not five.
        Give fans a reason to wear a collared scarf or hat etc and nail those colours to a mast.

        The other stuff is fine for training kit but match kit should be simple

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        • HoorooH Offline
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          My order of 'best' to spew ugly is as follows

          Highlanders
          Crusaders
          Chiefs
          Canes
          Blues.

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            Blues looks like it was designed by a highschool student in the early 00s. Plus the symbolism of broken glass doesn't help.

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            • CrucialC Crucial

              I don't mind the designs themselves but seriously question whether their use for purpose is understood.
              If you want to create strong fandom and attachment you need to stick to simple colours. The whole reason you have teams called Reds or Blues etc is because that is how fans of other teams described their attachment. Look how gangs will use colours as symbols, or countries in the past with banners and uniforms.

              Chiefs need to stick heavily to their yellow, black and red. Blues need to be one shade of Blue not five.
              Give fans a reason to wear a collared scarf or hat etc and nail those colours to a mast.

              The other stuff is fine for training kit but match kit should be simple

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              @Crucial said in Super Rugby 2020:

              I don't mind the designs themselves but seriously question whether their use for purpose is understood.
              If you want to create strong fandom and attachment you need to stick to simple colours. The whole reason you have teams called Reds or Blues etc is because that is how fans of other teams described their attachment. Look how gangs will use colours as symbols, or countries in the past with banners and uniforms.

              Chiefs need to stick heavily to their yellow, black and red. Blues need to be one shade of Blue not five.
              Give fans a reason to wear a collared scarf or hat etc and nail those colours to a mast.

              The other stuff is fine for training kit but match kit should be simple

              Their purpose is to be sold. So they need to be clearly differentiated from year to year and stand out on the rack in a shop that probably has at least a dozen different sport teams and probably more.

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                The Highlanders jersey looks like it originally started out a dark blue but has been through too many hot washes and has faded badly to get to then look it has in the photo above. Interesting to note there is no sponsor name on the front of the Crusaders jersey, it would suit SBW ideally as it saves him the expense of having to tape over any offending advertising on it! Could this be an indicator of a sudden change on mind and a return to his first Super Rugby franchise might be imminent?

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                • HigginsH Higgins

                  The Highlanders jersey looks like it originally started out a dark blue but has been through too many hot washes and has faded badly to get to then look it has in the photo above. Interesting to note there is no sponsor name on the front of the Crusaders jersey, it would suit SBW ideally as it saves him the expense of having to tape over any offending advertising on it! Could this be an indicator of a sudden change on mind and a return to his first Super Rugby franchise might be imminent?

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                  @Higgins said in Super Rugby 2020:

                  The Highlanders jersey looks like it originally started out a dark blue but has been through too many hot washes and has faded badly to get to then look it has in the photo above. Interesting to note there is no sponsor name on the front of the Crusaders jersey, it would suit SBW ideally as it saves him the expense of having to tape over any offending advertising on it! Could this be an indicator of a sudden change on mind and a return to his first Super Rugby franchise might be imminent?

                  I didn't notice that. I do prefer the jerseys without being plastered in adverts.

                  Maybe just winning the comp year after year is enough to forego any sponsorships?

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                    Crusaders jersey does look like it has a Hyundai sponsorship on other sites.

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                    • HigginsH Higgins

                      The Highlanders jersey looks like it originally started out a dark blue but has been through too many hot washes and has faded badly to get to then look it has in the photo above. Interesting to note there is no sponsor name on the front of the Crusaders jersey, it would suit SBW ideally as it saves him the expense of having to tape over any offending advertising on it! Could this be an indicator of a sudden change on mind and a return to his first Super Rugby franchise might be imminent?

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                      @Higgins

                      From Crusaders website: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/9609/6565/products/Crusaders_Jersey_04_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1574994924

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                      • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                        Crusaders jersey does look like it has a Hyundai sponsorship on other sites.

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                        @KiwiMurph yes and it's been posted in the Crusaders 2020 thread.

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                          Pre-Season Fixture:
                          Gallagher Chiefs vs. Blues
                          Date: Friday 17 January
                          Time: 3.00pm kick-off, 1.30pm gates open
                          Venue: Waihi Athletic Rugby Club, Waihi
                          Tickets: https://www.chiefs.co.nz/game-tickets

                          https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-to-play-pre-season-match-in-waihi

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                            Preseason
                            Blues v Hurricanes
                            Friday 24 January
                            3pm.
                            $10 for adults and free for kids.
                            Onewa Domain
                            All proceeds go to Takapuna RFC

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                              Gallagher Chiefs hooker Liam Polwart has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with concussion. 24-year-old Polwart, has opted not to play Investec Super Rugby this season to preserve his long-term health by seeking out new opportunities.

                              https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-hooker-liam-polwart-retires-from-rugby

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                              • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                Gallagher Chiefs hooker Liam Polwart has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with concussion. 24-year-old Polwart, has opted not to play Investec Super Rugby this season to preserve his long-term health by seeking out new opportunities.

                                https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-hooker-liam-polwart-retires-from-rugby

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                                @Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2020:

                                Gallagher Chiefs hooker Liam Polwart has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with concussion. 24-year-old Polwart, has opted not to play Investec Super Rugby this season to preserve his long-term health by seeking out new opportunities.

                                https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-hooker-liam-polwart-retires-from-rugby

                                About the same age Sean Polwart stopped playing rugby for the same reasons

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                                • DuluthD Duluth

                                  @Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2020:

                                  Gallagher Chiefs hooker Liam Polwart has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with concussion. 24-year-old Polwart, has opted not to play Investec Super Rugby this season to preserve his long-term health by seeking out new opportunities.

                                  https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-hooker-liam-polwart-retires-from-rugby

                                  About the same age Sean Polwart stopped playing rugby for the same reasons

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                                  Bovidae
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                                  @Duluth I'm sure a conversation with big brother played a part in his decision.

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                                    I won't post it every week. You can subscribe on YouTube if you want to follow the start of the Penny era.

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                                      This is not only for Super Rugby, but as it is the first competition to start in 2020, I'm posting it here:

                                      New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a 30-strong National Referee Squad for the 2020 season

                                      2020 National Referee Squad

                                      *Denotes Super Rugby Assistant Referee

                                      Glen Jackson (Bay of Plenty) - Professional Referee
                                      Mike Fraser (Wellington) - Professional Referee
                                      Ben O’Keeffe (Wellington) - Professional Referee
                                      Paul Williams (Taranaki) - Professional Referee
                                      Brendon Pickerill (North Harbour) - Professional Referee
                                      James Doleman (Otago) * - Professional Referee & HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee

                                      Dan Waenga (Hawke’s Bay) *
                                      James Munro (Canterbury) *
                                      Angus Mabey (Auckland) *
                                      Rebecca Mahoney (Wairarapa Bush) *
                                      Brittany Andrew (Manawatu)
                                      Nick Briant (Bay of Plenty)
                                      Richard Kelly (Taranaki) - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee
                                      Cam Stone (Taranaki)
                                      Tipene Cottrell (Hawke’s Bay)
                                      Maggie Cogger-Orr (Auckland)
                                      Lauren Jenner (Counties Manukau) - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee
                                      Stu Curran (Manawatu)
                                      Jono Bredin (Otago)
                                      Marcus Playle (Auckland)
                                      Chris Paul (South Canterbury)
                                      Richard Gordon (Wellington)
                                      Hugh Reed (Hawke’s Bay)
                                      Mike Winter (Waikato)
                                      Nick Hogan (Wellington)
                                      George Haswell (Canterbury)
                                      Dan Moore (Canterbury)
                                      Larissa Collingwood (Waikato)
                                      Emily Hsieh (Wellington) - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee
                                      Tiana Ngawati (Bay of Plenty) – Sevens Referee specialist

                                      Super Rugby Television Match Officials
                                      Aaron Patterson (Waikato)
                                      Glenn Newman (North Harbour)
                                      Shane McDermott (Bay of Plenty)
                                      Chris Hart (Otago)

                                      National Coaches
                                      Chris Pollock
                                      Kane McBride
                                      Colin Hawke
                                      Brent Murray
                                      Rob Parkes
                                      Chris Morgan
                                      Paul Honiss

                                      National Selectors
                                      Paul Honiss
                                      Matt Peters
                                      Nicky Inwood
                                      Errol Brain

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                                      • StargazerS Stargazer

                                        This is not only for Super Rugby, but as it is the first competition to start in 2020, I'm posting it here:

                                        New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a 30-strong National Referee Squad for the 2020 season

                                        2020 National Referee Squad

                                        *Denotes Super Rugby Assistant Referee

                                        Glen Jackson (Bay of Plenty) - Professional Referee
                                        Mike Fraser (Wellington) - Professional Referee
                                        Ben O’Keeffe (Wellington) - Professional Referee
                                        Paul Williams (Taranaki) - Professional Referee
                                        Brendon Pickerill (North Harbour) - Professional Referee
                                        James Doleman (Otago) * - Professional Referee & HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee

                                        Dan Waenga (Hawke’s Bay) *
                                        James Munro (Canterbury) *
                                        Angus Mabey (Auckland) *
                                        Rebecca Mahoney (Wairarapa Bush) *
                                        Brittany Andrew (Manawatu)
                                        Nick Briant (Bay of Plenty)
                                        Richard Kelly (Taranaki) - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee
                                        Cam Stone (Taranaki)
                                        Tipene Cottrell (Hawke’s Bay)
                                        Maggie Cogger-Orr (Auckland)
                                        Lauren Jenner (Counties Manukau) - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee
                                        Stu Curran (Manawatu)
                                        Jono Bredin (Otago)
                                        Marcus Playle (Auckland)
                                        Chris Paul (South Canterbury)
                                        Richard Gordon (Wellington)
                                        Hugh Reed (Hawke’s Bay)
                                        Mike Winter (Waikato)
                                        Nick Hogan (Wellington)
                                        George Haswell (Canterbury)
                                        Dan Moore (Canterbury)
                                        Larissa Collingwood (Waikato)
                                        Emily Hsieh (Wellington) - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series referee
                                        Tiana Ngawati (Bay of Plenty) – Sevens Referee specialist

                                        Super Rugby Television Match Officials
                                        Aaron Patterson (Waikato)
                                        Glenn Newman (North Harbour)
                                        Shane McDermott (Bay of Plenty)
                                        Chris Hart (Otago)

                                        National Coaches
                                        Chris Pollock
                                        Kane McBride
                                        Colin Hawke
                                        Brent Murray
                                        Rob Parkes
                                        Chris Morgan
                                        Paul Honiss

                                        National Selectors
                                        Paul Honiss
                                        Matt Peters
                                        Nicky Inwood
                                        Errol Brain

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                                        @Stargazer No Skeen?

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                                        • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                          @Stargazer No Skeen?

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                                          @KiwiMurph Retired, hasn't he?

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