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That's rich considering how much of a stink they've kicked up around funding in the past considering in terms of actually growing the game they have never shown any interest in even trying.

That's pretty galling considering from experience any development role in most of those clubs were largely just a title. Wirh 'development' being scouring junior clubs for players.

I saw it on the SMH site a couple of days ago.

For reference. Spain were leading 30-7 at half time. Real difference was the quality of the bench. Bit still a very good outing by the young Spanish players. With Georgia looking at playing in the U20s RC. Spain might be a decent option in terms of a 6th.

Argentina got away with the win against Spain. 33-30.

The Bok U20s also had 4 additional games leading into this. They have been together as a squad longer and have got more reps in.

Not that its relevant to us as I don't expect us to be in the relegation race. But reports are saying that there will be no relegation this year ahead of going to 16 teams next year. So good news for Spain.

I think it makes some interesting points around the marketing of the game. Which has traditionally been a real issue. Game day experience and making games events as well. For it to launch and then continue it will require a stupendous amount of money behind it. They would need to look to...

They have said that they'll run it in two windows to allow players to play both.

I made the point over on Reddit after the Red Bull agreeing to buy Newcastle story broke that Red Bull has a history of diversifying their holdings in sports they invest in. They currently either own or hold large stakes in 5 Soccer clubs and hold a minority stake in Leeds United. So it's not...

There was an article posted on another forum where they claim that they have secured the funding to launch. In early articles the said they had interest from NFL owners, corporates and group behind behind the IPL and LIV Golf. What's interedting is the Rugby Premier League launched overnight...

Would you be having these conversations at Marlins games? One of the many issues with going to a model of clubs first is they just don't have as much appeal as many enthusiasts believe. Yes, the Battle of the Beaches draws in bumper crowds but those may be two games a season are very much the...

Do you think you may be subject to a degree of sampling bias in your assessment Dave?

It's not just a Rugby issue but its definitely more prevalent across the game than other sports. The game does a really poor job of marketing itself at every level but particularly when it comes domestic leagues.

The Rugby Premier League kicked off last night in Mumbai. Only seen highlights so far as it started around midnight AEST. Boradcast looked good. Games seemed competitive. Not a bad start from what I can tell. First game ended in a 21 all draw. 2nd was 24-5 and the 3rd 24-12.