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In the first instance I'd prefer a domestic comp of 10-12 teams. If that ever had a chance it was during the planning in the period before and during COVID. It's not happening. Next preference is two tier comp via the State Unions with a nominated (preferably two teams each) Second tier...

Very interesting. I can't see Super Rugby being successful without some form of leveller in available quality. It kind of means bringing in Kiwis to the Aus franchises. If NZRU were more forward thinking they would accept the possibility - but protect the nationality of their players expat in...

It's largely what happened in NRC.

It seems that a choice of buy-in is required. On one hand you have a chance of getting the SRU honchos on board, on the other you get the franchises but pretty much guarantee to lose Sydney. Again. I don't like it, but I'm guessing that a compromise may err on the Sydney/club side of that...

Eastman it is you who has made the statement. I'll take your response as not having interest to explain and leave it there.

Would you like to explain what you mean by that?

I’ll add a guess to all the others. It’s not hard to imagine Quade’s “zen” almost, but not quite, entirely hitting the wrong notes for EJ (Eddie Jones). it’s also not hard to imagine EJ (Eddie Jones) pining for a young, arrogant, demanding Quade who is pissed off if he misses the XV.

If you watch volleyballers train for jumping it's pretty impressive. Built up with weights over long time periods. Emphasis in on explosive power and dynamics. You can't simply drop in for a day and compete. The way I see it: Skelton was lifting in some of the French club jumping options. And...

Rule 6.

GET THE MALLETS READY.

The face on big Will says "WTAF" better than I can.

Thanks cycle, I'll take that on board.

10 mins earlier I think.

The one team I like to see beaten is the All Blacks. Strangely though, as long as we are not playing them and as it isn't the RC, I'd hope to see them pushing through, as long as it is on a different pathway to the final than the Wallabies. If they are destined to meet us before the final, then...

Can only agree with you. I didn't have kids, but I really loved rugby as a child and think there is something in a full body contact sport developing robustness and resilience. I'll still state that Norman Swan is no troglodyte, generally what I have seen and heard from him is controlled...

Norman Swan is a pretty reasonable health commentator in general. If he is using the term "concussion codes" it is not a good sign.

hey, Phil. Have to say my knee jerk reaction to this was disagreement. But checking over the last few pages you are right. Seems to be a case of argumentative agreement. our depth is an issue and we had to dig deep at THP. Non gore has taken the opportunity with everything he has and we should...

3. Petaia 2. Valetini 1. Hooper

Quade!

Quade!