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Yet another talkfest by Rugby Australia. These 4 can provide commentary but not influence the game in Australia. Super Rugby will be dead after 2020 as the broadcast $$s are drying up and the administrators have failed to create a Plan B. The discussion should be strongly focused on: What is...

Even a broken/stopped clock shows the correct time twice per day.

It depends upon the target audience/fan base/longer term objectives. Lower the sights, aim for success, focus on timezone, reduce the amount/cost of travel, don't try and fix everybody's problems, slow and steady growth from the grass roots, seek more corporate sponsorship, competition managed...

Some background on rugby developments in New Zealand The Rugby Wrap, S 1 Ep 12 with Mike Rogers, CEO Bay of Plenty June 03, 2020 Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss Is NZ's Bay of Plenty one of the world's most innovative rugby clubs? CEO Mike Rogers talks about their long term...

CAPTAIN PREPARED TO FACE OLD RIVALS June 1, 2020 Captain Ian Prior says the team is looking forward to proving themselves against former teammates and old rivals as they prepare to be part of Rugby Australia’s 2020 Super Rugby competition. In his third year as Captain, Prior, says the 2017...

Not bitter and angry at the game - love the game of rugby union - but certainly grieve for past great times and sad about the mess the current administration has made of it in recent times. I've heard the $50-$60k comment before - it actually represents the range of the average wage in...

You forgot: , lazy and ineffective...

That was certainly was Forrest's original intention but wiser heads prevailed as it would have had a detrimental impact on developing local talent in the countries involved. Forrest and his team are working on a longer-term vision for the growth of Global Rapid Rugby in close collaboration...

It's worthwhile providing all of Wayne Smith's article from today as it's certainly on the money (or potential lack of same). Western Force holding the strongest cards in Australian rugby Wayne Smith - The Australian - 30 May 2020 It’s hard to ignore the reality that the franchise holding...

The last numbers I heard was that there were 140 employees at Moore Park. Minderoo has 12 people to organise/manage Global Rapid Rugby (with involvement across 6 countries). There is an additional 15 people to organise/run the RugbyRoos and other community programs. 27 employees total.

From today's West Aus tralian.

WF Coach, Tim Sampson, Press Call after the announcement of WF joining the Aussie Super Rugby teams in the proposed July - Sep 2020 in-country competition.

The Rugby Wrap, S 1 Ep 11 with Scott Johnson - 28 May 2020 Mitch Hardy and Mick Colliss catch up with Rugby Australia's Director of Rugby, Scott Johnson, who shares his ideas, while Henry Taefu (Samoan International/Western Force player) enjoys Tea Time with Tess.

An interesting contribution on the future of rugby in Australia from Mark Evans, CEO of GRR on SportsFM.

Anybody who thinks that Andrew Forrest is anything like Clive Palmer is making a very big mistake......... He already has developed options for the Western Force when RA showed ZERO interest in doing anything other than having Perth as a feeder for the East Coast teams. It will be...

The Rugby Wrap, S 1 Ep 10 with Geoff Stooke 20 May 2020 We catch up with 900 game veteran and former ARU Director, Geoff Stooke, while ex All Black and current Western Force second rower, Jeremy Thrush, enjoys Tea Time with Tess.

How can anybody negotiate a broadcast deal for 2021 and beyond when there is no competition plan beyond 2020??

Well done Tevin Ferris and Andrew Ready - love your work! Doorstop Dinners during the CV-19 Lockdown.

Western Force ready to make a lasting impression Brittany Mitchell - ESPN - 7 May 2020 With Super Rugby suspended and unlikely to return in 2020, RA, alongside its three SANZAAR partners, is looking for ways to kick-start rugby action in their respective regions. Despite a SANZAAR release on...

Really enjoyed the chat from the grass roots. Hope we get some more of this type of coverage of our great game away from the big smoke. The Rugby Wrap, Season 1 Episode 8 with Matt Tink and Stew Jenkins May 06, 2020 We shoot the breeze with former Western Force scrum coach and current...