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I fully appreciate that past incidences/rorts have done no favors to clubs like Easts, Royals, Daramalan, Norths etc - however continually focusing on past events will get the ACTRU nowhere. Supporting the roll out of development programmes in each clubs locale and making Rugby the default...

By the way. Welcome to Liverpool, Alexandria Dukes and Norths into Div 6 Subbies. Is it just me or is having Shute Shield Clubs fielding Subbies sides bother anyone?

Are you sure about that? How do you reckon a combined Knox, Bobs, St Ives, Lindfield, Roseville and Brothers side would go? Their home grounds cover just 4 suburbs. Where would they go? certainly not out to fill the ranks of the newly (re)formed Liverpool club. If Clubs fall by the wayside where...

You will find there are some subbies clubs paying players collectively in the 6 figure range. And don't kid yourselves that these clubs are in trouble. Whether it's a magnanimous benefactor or brilliant financial management, the money is there. And good luck to them. NSWRU has to pull their...

Don't know Blakehurst's story Knox moved to Koola Park but Council is redeveloping this year so they're back to Barra Brui. Lofberg was being redeveloped for the last 2 seasons and is home to Killara West Pymble. Finding ovals in that part of the world is nigh on impossible. Within Kuringai...

Too right on the Kurtley assessment. Players need to learn how to play rugby before they should be paid. You can have the most talented schoolboy team in the country, put them up against most Premier Colt's sides and they will get a lesson or two. Agent's are a blight on the sport and should...

Don't know the area much but if you're keen and you can muster enough kids then go for it. For all their faults...and there are many, the Community page on the ARU website (http://www.rugby.com.au/tryrugby/Administration.aspx) is not a bad starting point. It will guide you in what you might...

A fixed amateur comp would be great. However, I think if Clubs wish to put money into their players etc. then they should be allowed to. They just have to play in a separate competition. There are some clubs that are quite well off financially and are well run. Much better than many Shute Shield...

The support for Suburban Rugby is fantastic but 10 team comps are too hard. The reason why so many clubs collapse at the end of the year is because they don't have the money to maintain the numbers after injuries. 8 team comps would allow for a shorter season or more breaks and would provide a...

As an ex-Shute Shield and current Subbies player Begg can pull his head in. The Brumbies aren't telling clubs what they can and ca't do, they're telling their employees their conditions of employment. And as the Super rugby season doesn't end until August how much would Manly really see these...

If you want to save money, lose the academies. The biggest waste of money, resources and talent in Australian Rugby...yes, even a greater waste than senior ARU Salaries. Though easy saving to be made there. The money could then be channelled in to the clubs and the standard would immediately...

WCR you've nailed it right there. Campbelltown have been one of the most consistent Kentwell sides for a few years. While not necessarily a "powerhouse" they play solid rugby and are one of the best host clubs you will ever visit. By the way I'not involved with Campbelltown in any way. If...

I have been following G&G for a little under 12 months now. Second only to the overall love of rugby, the tribalism of club rugby is poisonous. On threads where people are discussing how to fix club rugby, and there's many, it seems more about protecting the club's interest and not rugby's...

According to inside "sources", The creation of a seperate Club Sevens competition is underway. What you may find is there's a great deal of inertia for the idea from club's From a Sydney point of view (can't speak for other states) clubs are struggling to field their teams for the regular...