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Dave Beat, Fun may be the reason why kids go and have a look. The reason why the kids stay is the backpack, a junior football, a water bottle, and a few stickers and posters. Something for nothing - free gifts, the kids are happy therefore the parents are happy. However we all know that...

Thanks Wamberal. As a concerned Waratahs Fan I'm not sure what high school Izzy went to but my guess is that the two games of Waratah Shield (1 per year) he may of played over five years ago may not be a suitable preparation to play Super Rugby. If the Waratahs diligently focused on their...

In the West it just comes down to the plain old curse of money. The NRL, AFL and now the FFA are doing a great job of appealing to and feeding the lowest common human character trait which is Greed. How can they ARU compete in the West by just offering a chance of hope against the reality of...

Israel Folau will always look the goods against a weaker team. Unfortunately for the Waratahs I believe Israel will be a liability to the team against stronger opposition. I am yet to be convinced of Izzy's understanding of the game in the following areas, 1) The tackle - what happens once...

I stand corrected, thank you mjw.

MACCA, Your right, I don't expect Israel to play any Shute Shield Games. I was just interested to see what Shute Shield Club he joins up with.

I would prefer a Champions League type of format. Each Country would conduct there own national provincial championships with the top two or three placed teams qualifying for the Champions League. The Pacific Island Nations would enter under there own identity in the Champions League, however...

Its early days at the moment but my current bet would be the Brumbies to finish in the top two with the Reds being the other, however I am interested to see how Richard Grant will go leading the Reds Machine. The Waratahs should finish mid table but could push for a second place finish if the...

Has anyone heard what Shute Shield Club is Israel Folau playing for.

The issue for me is that Michael Cheika is dealing with a player roster that was in most cases in place before he was appointed. My crystal ball prediction is that there maybe a player culling process midway through this season once Cheika has determined who is up for it and who is not. I don't...

Dave Beat, The Game needs a complete overhaul from the bottom up.

Grass Roots Rugby will always struggle until the ARU provide a clear player development pathway/s for ALL Junior players who wish to pursue Rugby as a possible career option.

Unfortunately I am not expecting much from the Tahs in 2013, however I do expect the Tahs to be in the Super Rugby final series come 2014.

My view is that Mr Michael Chekia is working out what positional coverage he has within his squad other than his current Wallaby players. I would also like to think that giving uncontracted players an opportunity is one way of sending a message that their are no favourites and everyone has a shot.

Are we heading towards the American NFL model. Will the varsity competition grow into a feeder system for a National Conference style Professional Club Competition (3rd Tier) Does this also mean that a player draft is on the horizon.

As mentioned above there is life for a local League club player if he misses out on Harold Matthews selection (U/16's) he has SG Ball then Toyota Cup to give a go as part of his pathway. What does a Junior Village Club Rugby Player have after U/16's..........nothing! the stronger players will go...

The single most important change to Junior Rugby must be the further development of the player pathway. Starting from Village Club - Junior Reps - Colts - Premiership Grade - 3 Tier - Super Rugby - Wallabies. However this means Premiership Clubs getting more involved in the Junior...

Maybe NSW Country should take over the Emu's and join the Shute Shield

Why is former Melbourne Rebels Forwards coach Mark Blakewell coaching Easts in Sydney.