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Canada also weren't playing their absolute top team. A few of their likely world cup starters were on the bench or rested. Canada aren't bad. Last year they only lost by 2 against Scotland and from memory they were robbed of victory by a poor refereeing decision. But I agree with that...

Canada beat Glasgow Warriors 19-12 overnight. They'll have a very good shot against Italy. Arguably the most likely tier 2 victory over a tier 1 team at the world cup. Along with Samoa vs Scotland. Japan also beat Uruguay 40-0 in their 2nd test. They'll give Scotland and Samoa a run for their...

You can see on the map here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/usa-rugby-eagles-v-qantas-wallabies-chicago-illinois-09-05-2015/event/04004EB4D1052F11 Hard to know just looking at the map but maybe something like 20k. The big two tiered stand over the west sideline has never had anything on sale...

It's had a 16 year life so far and has hosted hundreds of events. It'll still be useable for some time. I just wouldn't spend any more money on trying to extend its use by date. The amount you'd have to spend to actually make it a decent stadium for watching rectangular field sports would be...

Little bit disappointing Pocock's only signed for 1 more year. So long as he remains relatively injury free it'll be enough to get him to the 60 caps.

It's the fastest growing participation sport in the country. And the crowds at elite events (Vegas 7's, test matches etc) have grown considerably over the past few years. They are a potential medal winner at the Olympics in both mens and women's 7's and the 15's team is not that far away from...

Well their sponsorship of the Wallabies has coincided with an enormous rebound in their fortunes. Great to see them sign onto the Sydney 7's as well. Really hoping that's going to be a well promoted big event.

Great idea Groucho! It'd also be great to have a post like that shared by the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears Facebook and Twitter accounts. The Bulls alone have almost 18 million followers on Facebook. Though hopefully the Wallabies are already organising some media opportunities with those...

Pretty sure in the last deal all the rights were pooled other than those for the ITM Cup and Currie Cup. I really doubt they're now all keeping their own negotiated deals. The ARU will benefit from any increase in rights in South Africa and New Zealand.

In the last day or two they've started offering half price tickets on certain promotions. If you look on the ticketmaster map there's big chunks of the stadium where you can buy tickets at discounted prices so long as you have some kind of promotional code. A media blitz in Chicago the week...

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Upgrading ANZ is a waste of time. It needs to be rebuilt into a proper rectangular stadium (with steeper stands) or left to slowly die and eventually replaced with some other development.

Geographic expansion is necessary if SANZAR has any chance of competing with European club rugby and holding onto top players in the long term. Our markets are just too small (and in the case of Australia, too competitive with 2 very strong substitutes). The way they've gone about it and...

I reckon they'll probably come through in the end. They just might not end up with as many Japanese players as they'd like for the first season if this standoff with the company teams continues. But they could always sign a bunch of players cheaply from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. The Fiji...

The Asia-Pacific Dragons were pretty close to being awarded the 18th license. They would seem the most likely Plan B to me.

The (lack of) highlights certainly support that! Hopefully the world cup doesn't have too many dire games like that one. The sooner world rugby adopts the NRC points system (or close to it) the better IMO. I actually thought Uruguay would lose by more. Maybe they'll be able to keep England...

France held on to beat England 25-20 In other games Japan beat Uruguay 30-8, and USA just beat Canada 41-23.

He wouldn't make the Fijian world cup squad. They have a ridiculous amount of excellent wingers playing around the world.

It's working on Chrome for me.

Both streams work fine for me.