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Yeah, RUPA is engaging with RA around what modifications they can make to the CBA around salary cap, squad size and contract length/terms to best support the players moving forward. I get the impression pretty much everything is on the table there.

I think they probably will be, just not until the alternate fixture is announced.

Given the wallabies games are all free to air I wouldn't be surprised if there was a decent subset of subscribers who did just that. Whether or not it's enough to move the needle I don't know, but this isn't the old days of foxtel - people absolutely switch their various streaming services on...

Maybe, depends on how they re-gear the season. More rounds may mean more content overall and with a subscription model Stan might be more interested in a longer season than more games per weekend

It doesn't sell there either? :(

I think you'll find that for most of the people who bought tickets it'll be more like saying you bought Taylor Swift tickets and the support was going to be Sabrina Carpenter but now it's Paramore. The main attraction hasn't changed and it won't make a huge difference to most peoples decision to...

Then don't sign them up to do the promo. Burning bridges like this by not showing up won't help them if they're trying to drum up support next year.

I'm guessing with the DOCA officially filed it was time for RA to make a call around giving the license back. Not much room for continued radio silence at that point.

tahs not doing themselves any favours on the promotional front: https://x.com/pTah_XV/status/1795935996548186606

Not sure about the credibility of this source but it doesn't sound good for the Rebels: https://x.com/rugbyaus1/status/1795913901403463728?t=ni3iPpCVNI-Q9EWnwRUvXA&s=19

I think plug in players on a short turn around probably increases the injury risk a little bit, not a lot the tahs could've done there, though they should have been much more proactive about queuing up injury replacements given the early injuries and the fact that they were effectively carrying...

He's been with Black Rams in Japan

Forwards coach Jimmy Duffy is headed to Ulster next year: https://westernforce.rugby/news/duffy-to-depart-for-opportunity-in-native-ireland-2024528

Caboulture makes sense in the Sunshine Coast comp, but Wynnum are the one you'd ideally like to have in Hospital's cup proper, at least geographically. Not sure they've any hope of making the step up at the moment, I think the game would probably need to be in a much healthier place to support...

Yeah, Georgia first up is ideal to give us some chance to build into the tournament and hopefully have Italy and Ireland leave each other a bit worse for wear.

That 25k the tahs had last year for the opener was a significant outlier, it looks like a solid improvement on crowds overall this year. It's hard to directly compare but the best indicator for improvement is probably the fact that more than twice as many crowds have been published for this...

He was solid but unspectacular. I don't think any of the Force players played particularly well though, they were so thoroughly dominated after the first 5 minutes or so. He could still come into the wallabies frame, but if the Force don't make the finals he might be a game or two short of...

Competition draw is out: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/australia-u20s-draw-confirmed-for-world-championships-2024528 AUSTRALIA U20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE *ALL TIMES AEST Australia v Georgia, June 30 at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town (12:30 am) Australia v Italy, July 5 at Athlone...

It's doubtful for most rookies I think. I don't think Riley was ever in the frame for the Wallabies. Meafou maybe, but the French were keen on him and they gave him his first proper shot at the pros. Generally speaking those guys who've done residency have been pretty committed to their new...

It seems likely RA will tighten the number of foreign places available in super sides if the Rebels are done. It puts guys like Tua and Ravai who are off contract in a tricky position, particularly if RA have put a hold on those contracts in anticipation.