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And yet that didn't happen when the same players were going against the Chiefs in super rugby. If Dagg and Jordie are fit DMac is starting at 10 in the ITM cup this weekend. But he gets his chance. Hope he goes well and if he keeps the errors down I think he will be fine.

Fox sports shows CC. I watch the odd game or two.

The outcome of the arbitration was always going to get a reaction from public figures because of its real (or perceived) impact on a section of the community. So it's unsurprising to see expressions of concern, outrage, shock etc etc from public persons that have seemingly not said much or been...

It's hard to answer that question without seeing the nature of the claims being made by the applicant/appellant (some reports say it's an appeal but I'm not certain it is). The Force will need to establish in this first instance a prima facie case that there was a breach of law or tort. There...

Ulrich, some have said that it started to go pear shape when it went from 12 to 14 teams.......

It's funny the different reporting of what has transpired today with regards to the legal proceedings. I am yet to see the court documents or the order, but by the sounds of it there has been a court date set for next week and some form of order (most likely by consent) to not proceed with any...

As I understand it they are not appealing a decision by a Tribunal or Court so leave would not be required. To gain any injunctive relief to restrain the ARU from acting on the outcome of what was essentially private arbitration, they would need to win the arguable question to be tried and...

It's unlikely that it will take long for a judgment once the case gets started. As I understand from the reports, the likely action in the Supreme Court of NSW will be a breach of contract. The law is pretty settled there. There may be some initial skirmishes about discovery of information...

I apologise in advance for my cynicism and perhaps it's because I spend time around politicians and carpet baggers, but that resignation letter is a well crafted PR document for Stooke and his own face saving exercise. I don't know the man but I've seen a thousand "letters" like this that go...

Work this out. A Force player signed with another franchise prior to this decision from the ARU coming, so the world didn't stop for that player. I'd suggest it hasn't stopped for a number of others. So there are going to be some tough decisions to make for players and franchises. The quality...

Eh? Not sure what you're on about there.

Wasn't there an article yesterday about one of the Force fatties signing with the Rebels?

It's rare that I agree with Gnostic :) but was nodding through that post. I'm a rugby tragic. Since super rugby started way back when I've rarely missed any games. But over the past 2-3 seasons have watched less of the Aussie derbies. It's been tough to see things go down this spiral. But there...

How hilarious comparing an NRL TV rights deal to rugby.

I said that in jest ILTW because as a kid I grew up on a staple of provincial rugby before Super 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 267 - and long AB tours. I fully appreciate the world has moved on but it's therapeutic to reminisce once in a while. There's no magic bullet for OZ or NZ for that matter...

The problem I think is that the match of three halves was recognised for sanctions so in that recognition it can be counted towards a ban period. So the right decision when all things are considered. I'm not a fan of it though but penalties aren't easy to administer given the multi-tiered nature...

Back to the glory days of ABs playing NPC week in week out. Ranfurly Shield games bigger than Ben Hur. Then when the domestic season is over we are going on proper tours without Super rugby burnout. Sounds good to me.

Carter is the best I've seen in terms of reading the play, the textbook technique and desire to get the tackle. Honiball probably the the hardest hitting 10 I've seen but did get beat a bit as he led in the shoulder. Wilko pound for pound the most fearless. Foley doesn't shirk, but his...

Kronfeld made a living tackling anything that came near Mehrtens channel. Became a world class player as a result.......

Crotty, Todd and Whitelock superb. Lions excellent comeback. Started running hard and straight in that second half. Tough physical game.