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I think some of you guys are just determined to bag out whoever is in the top job. Now, I have no idea at this stage whether McLennan is the right guy or not (hard to see him being worse than Clyne), but what do you expect him to say when asked what his objectives are? At least he's got some...

Yep, KKR talking rugby https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/private-equity-giant-in-talks-with-rugby-australia-20200610-p5519e.html I note McLennan saying test and grassroots off limits, but Super in particular is open to a deal.

I think it comes from two factors. Firstly there is a clear class issue, even of that is more perceived than actual. Secondly, the games are fairly similar (rugby league, after all, had it's origins as a spin-off of rugby union) so we are more or less competing for the same market. Yes, I see...

Terry Curley's observations are exactly the comment I made pages ago. From a business perspective, this is an entertainment business. To be profitable, you need people wanting to watch the game, either at the ground or on TV. That is how you get gate takings, broadcast deals and sponsorships...

I think Maddocks has a fair bit of upside, even if we didn't see much of it earlier this year. The thing is, with Rona, Beale and Folau all gone, we are desperately short of outside backs. You're really only left with Hunt who will shortly be applying for his seniors card, a few journeymen who...

I note that Enever, Neville and Ross Haylett-Petty are all off contract, signing any one of those would be positive.

I would definitely be signing Damian Fitz and Robbie Abel, Tom Robbo, Ned, Pat Tafa, Dempsey, Harris, Short, Donaldson, Maddocks, Ramm & Clarke. Kuridrani would be a great get, don't know whether it's possible. I don't imagine Rodda is able to be signed, but a quality lock has to be one of the...

I think your missing Rebels point FF (Folau Fainga'a). I certainly wouldn't argue with you regarding how badly treated the Force were, how RA failed to deliver for WA, in fact I completely agree with you. The point is, this results from decisions made by the RA Board and senior management. There were 100+other...

I played 7, and, in my own case, could add to those points ie not big or strong enough for the tight five, too slow for the outside backs, not skillful enough for the inside backs. Try to do the skipper's tackling for him so you're in the side for next week.

Well not according to the article Dan, although if you have information repudiating the article that's different. The two essential elements to what the captains are reported to have agreed on is that including SA, Japan and Argentina is unworkable, and that a Trans Tasman comp of some form is...

Penney has said he doesn't want to be a vulture over the Reds misfortune, so I'd suggest they would have to come, he won't chase them.

Got a real feel of 'Yes Minister' about it. People in roles of responsibility out of their depth

Just thinking about the Tahs dismal display for the start of this season, and what looked like a really poor attitude, and I wondered just what effect the loss of so many senior players has had on the team. Watching the youngsters Bell, Harrison, Ramm and Nawaganitawase has been really...

I recall in about U16's at one point we were using girlfriend's names as a lineout call, until one Saturday with a particular call two guys went up ;)

There was certainly calling. Early on their used to be plenty of lifting, too (illegal of course) until they made us all stand a metre apart and you could see the lifting :). When I was in about U13's and earlier the blind side winger used to throw the ball into the lineout!!

The big difference with cricket is all the other forms of the game. Yes, Shield is a massive loser, but you get a whole lot more players with contracts for one day cricket and 20/20, plus domestically there's the Big Bash keeping plenty of players in a living, and the ability to go overseas and...

Hooper will only be 31 next WC, I wouldn't discount him still being first choice 7. While it's entertaining to select all these young backrowers at the moment, inevitably over time some will power ahead, and others will plateau, pretty hard to select at the moment which will be which.

Agree QH, I can't really think of any boards where the current Directors simply appoint new directors (excluding casual vacancies, which usually are, in fact selected by the current board, however they must then face election at the next AGM). Even boards where just any member isn't allowed to...

So the captains are now calling for a review, and they want to be the reviewers??? Like Wiggs, these guys have absolutely no concept of corporate governance. They are basically saying, rugby must be run our way, by us. NFJ and Kearns were great players, but I am rapidly running out of any...

I don't know whether we got value or not, but the constant hiring of consultants in business, sport, government or anything at all really gets under my skin. Just as an example. our local council has (as do all other councils) a team of planners, all with university degrees and on six figure...