Aussie Pro Rugby

[NTA]

@KiwiMurph "shuffle the deck chairs, Jeeves, we've got icebergs to hit!"

It all sounds great but these guys are only dealing with the top end of things, and completely ignoring where the fanbase (mostly) comes from: grassroots.

I think they do it fairly well in QLD and the smaller Unions, but as part of the realignment, NSW Rugby needs actual reform below the professional level.

Too many competitions. No vision for the future.

[KiwiMurph]

[Dan54]

@KiwiMurph not sure why you replace jokers just going to a camp. Does Jones need a certain number to do skills he wants to do?

[Stargazer]

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/brad-thorn-to-step-down-as-queensland-reds-coach-2023418

[Dan54]

@Stargazer Not really a surprise Thorn hinted very strongly after Brumbies game he was done.

[Stargazer]

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/annual-spring-series-set-for-september-2023417

[Stargazer]

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/nephi-leatigaga-joins-waratahs-on-injury-cover-contract-2023418

[NTA]

@Stargazer cue the long line of Aussies, not even involved in the game, asking why we don't sign a young guy from onshore

[Stargazer]

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/junior-wallabies-april-training-squad-junior-championships-2023418

[Bovidae]

Apart from Austin Anderson, are there any other NZ-born players in that squad? Cullen Gray is also in the Brumbies system but maybe too young to be considered this year.

[Stargazer]

https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/continuity-key-as-coaches-commit-to-rebels-2023420

[Stargazer]

https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/rebels-strike-a-chord-with-vaiolini-2023420

[KiwiMurph]

@Stargazer Great headline haha

[Duluth]

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

[Nepia]

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

Is he automatically eligible for the Wallabies?

[Duluth]

@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

Is he automatically eligible for the Wallabies?

I haven't seen it mentioned. I'm sure they'd be talking that angle up if they could

[Nepia]

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

Is he automatically eligible for the Wallabies?

I haven't seen it mentioned. I'm sure they'd be talking that angle up if they could

So he might not be a loss? Still a chance he could return?

[Tim]

https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/does-size-really-matter-in-the-new-wallabies-back-row/

[Stargazer]

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/rugby-australia-announces-surplus-at-2022-annual-general-meeting-2023426

[NTA]

@Stargazer I'm sure they'll pay themselves a handsome bonus while Rome burns...