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Haven't seen this on the forum. A move toward centralisation may be on the cards. https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/rugby-australia-news-2021-new-centralised-model-biggest-change-since-rugby-went-professional-wallabies-results/news-story/e39f964de7c5abae519ddf9376a520b8

Scotland would like a word.

Last I heard he was with the Canada 7s program.

They still have their HP set up in place. The biggest issue for them is the lack of depth below. Though they are implementing structures in order to address that. It will be interesting to see where they go. They no longer have the advantage of having a HP set up while the likes of Chile don't...

Has he any Rugby experience?

There's actually been a little bit of chatter about just that occurring as soon as 2027. And I think we certainly could. There are actually several nations just on the bubble. Looking at Europe while Georgia is still the standard outside of the 6Ns the likes of Spain, Portugal etc. have closed...

Chile has beaten Argentina XV 25-24. The first time they've ever beaten an Argentine opponent at this level. Which puts them n good stead leading into the RWC qualifier playoff with Canada after they fell to the Eagles. Chile has really come along in the last two years since they have...

What I also like about it is that it still provides pathways for players from outside of those clubs while also creating a derby situation in each of the bases. Would be interesting to see say the Vikings vs Kookaburras derby in Canberra.

It's certainly a hybrid at the very least. Mixing club and 'rep' model. Which may be the best model going forward in which to get as many groups on board.

I like this idea and have suggested similar in the past. Though part of me would prefer it to be a single round robin as opposed to pools much in the same vein as the Shute Shield ran their seasons last year.

Either one of those options would be fine. Perhaps a blend of the two.

I tend to think what we should be doing is looking to better commercialise the 7s format. At present it barely rates as a high performance program nor one that has been hugely fruitful in terms of development for the professional arm. And frankly, that's reflected in the results and notably the...

The games in NZ played in the late afternoon have never rated gangbusters in the past. Though would have liked to think they would have rated a little better than it has. If not for the time slot conflicting with things such as the news then I suspect it would have been on 9 proper and would...

So someone connected to the new Rugby Europe Super Cup team the Tel Aviv Heat is trying to find out how to best contact him on whether he might be interested in a stint with the Israeli squad. Anyone know the man personally or the best way beyond social media? If so, send me a message and I'll...

I'm assuming he's trying to hint at the increasing toward streaming content from FTA providers. But we already knew this and 9 has mentioned 9Now figures relating to Rugby on a number of occasions.

How'd they get to the 2.2m from the 700k ish that were released the day after. I mean awesome numbers. Just wondering.

Portugal have beaten Russia 49-27 in Russia continuing their impressive run in the REC since returning to the division. Leading into this years competition I would have had Spain as the front runners for Europe 2 but after they essentially shot themselves in the foot against both Romania and...

And best of all not only was the game entertaining but we also got the result which will help the ratings as we head into the RC.

The JRFU have leaked the new name of the Japanese pro league. The Japanese Rugby League One. They've also released the breakdown of the divisions and the teams. I'll post a link from the Rich Freeman tweet a little later.