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You must have a pretty limited imagination.

In 2012 there was an attempt to launch an extended version of 7s in Canada called Ultra 7s. It used 15 minute quarters. Might be worth a look.

Mines fairly similar. The Mens 7s and Womens 15s would be fairly even if the Wallaroos had more opportunities together.

I understand your point. But is there anything dictating that we can't alter certain elements like playing time to make it fit our needs?

Contested scrums, rucks, lineouts. It's still very much Rugby. The best nations recruit directly from talent pools with Rugby experience and nous. Hell, even the US with Baker and Isles relies on guys with more Rugby backgrounds. And it's something from a women's game perspective that can be...

All formats of the game should be a priority in the Rugby community. And in the case of the women's game having a successful and highly marketable squad can and should be used as the foundation of something that looks to 1) create greater commercial opportunities for the current squad 2)...

I'm not suggesting it directly compete with the World Series. More look to a 6-8 or so week period in September/October. Leading into the series. Would actually be the perfect preparation in my opinion. We could use the current 6 Super W teams. Each hosting a round. A bit controversial as a...

Not overly sure how much a more regional structure would appeal to our domestic audience. I was talking more about a domestic oriented circuit.

Something we've really failed to do is properly commercialise 7s. Considering the success and overall quality of our women a proper national/TT/Pacific circuit prioritising them would have probably been pretty entertaining viewing. The AON 7s is a great development and identification pathway...

She's 100% on the NRLW radar.

Kerevi breaking tackles like the Jaimacians think there's spider on him.

There are measures that could be put in place. Things like quotas to ensure things don't go completely haywire. Cap concessions for local players, academy products etc. I guess not total free movement but within reason. That's also part of the thinking behind expanding the number of teams. More...

You just open the extra four slots to bids. If a club can meet the criteria then they should be given equal consideration to any other bid. Though as above I'd be keen to see one of those 4 being a 2nd PI squad based in Australia. I'm not bothered by the continuation of the NPC if we maintain...

I'm having a similar discussion over on the r/rugbyunion sub (I've got the day off work and am just burning a bit of time until I go out). And I'm not totally against continuing with Super Rugby Pacific. But I want to see some fairly significant changes implemented. Most notably; free movement of...

And is why I support focusing on a domestic competition first.

Just to be clear. I'm referring to Miles Amatosero. Who's 20 and I doubt played in the NRC.

Not the point I was trying to make. More how can a foreign club like Clermont be able to id him as a potential talent while the Tahs in particular can not despite him being right in front of them?

How does a 20 year old end up in a French club side? Particularly one with good size when the likes of the Tahs are in desperate need of bigger bodies like his.

As someone who supports the idea of going it alone in a domestic league I'm very aware of the need for more opportunity and money in the game particularly in talent retention.

Tonga could have gone close to doubling the score if they just slowed down and built pressure instead of trying to constantly push unnecessary plays. Anyway, looking at performances and form I'm fairly confident the repechage will come down to the final game between the USA and Portugal.