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Kearns is the new Buddha - the biased colour commentator.

Agreed. I'm not saying he's terrible, he has a good kicking game and seems composed, but just that there's nothing to suggest that he's the second coming of Bernard Foley as some posters are positing.

Unfortunately I think that the likes of Horan and Kearns appeal to the rusted-on and conservative rugby supporters who are actually buying Foxtel packages. They definitely need to bring on/ persist with more recent ex-players (e.g. Mitchell and Hoiles) who actually understand the modern game...

Foley's best attribute was his ability to take the ball to the line and threaten through short-passing or running himself. Regardless of how his form was towards the latter half of his career, he was very handy during his peak. I haven't seen anything from Harrison yet to suggest that he has a...

Agreed- proper 'ball players' are a rare breed in Australian rugby. It's probably a result of the highly structured rugby that is favoured at junior levels, and especially at the higher levels, that has led to coaches selecting a certain style of fly half that play deep, distribute early and...

Walton plays a simple, direct and low-frills kind of rugby. He’s been relatively successful throughout the age groups by running some smart lines and using his (relative) size to get over the advantage line on most occasions to generate quick ruck ball. He’s quite skilled and has a good short...

Don’t believe everything you read in the paper mate- they have managed to get a few quotes of a guy known to stir the pot.

Are you trolling on purpose with these examples? If so, well done.

It's likely that the report identified a TT comp with only 2 Australian teams as a potential option. I think it's less likely that this was the 'preferred' option, and will be the initial model proposed by RugbyNZ in discussions with RugbyAU.

The cynic in me thinks this could actually be the most palatable option for the heads at RugbyAus/ RugbyNSW, as it would the easiest option for them to retain existing management and influence, without the scrutiny and expectations of a major owner- provided ownership/ membership is diluted/...

Good point but I can't see any large/ top tier firms (including the like of CVC) making this kind of investment. I can only see this happening through a smaller/ boutique firm being championed by a rugby aficionado...

Does anyone here work in the finance industry or understand how private equity works? The most important thing for any private equity firm when making an investment is operational history/ past performance. These firms then make a punt that they have the ability to optimise the business...

I know a few players who were involved in professional set-ups around Izzy, and they were all in awe of the things that he could do on a rugby field (including things in the gym/ training field that we didn't get the chance to see). One interesting thing that was raised more than once was that...

You do understand the concept of athlete as opposed to footballer right? Who is comparable? It's not Marty Roebuck either.

Folau was the best athlete Australian rugby has ever seen- his upside more than made up for kicking limitations. I agree that Burke was more rounded than KB (Kurtley Beale)- he even managed to transform into a solid 13 when he lost his pace (and shaved his head).

I don't personally know the guy but I doubt he would have left school with the ambition to be a professional rugby player. My point is that he's improved significantly through Colts/ Grade rugby (and worked at it), in contrast to some players who may have been inclined to rest on their laurels...

Newsome is a smart and solid footballer, who actually spent time developing his craft through Colts/ Grade rugby, as opposed to some schoolboy stars who never prioritise improving their game. Unfortunately he lacks the athleticism/ physical attributes to ever really excel in Super rugby.

Consultation is important no doubt. But I think it can be done in parallel to a professional competition (most likely TT), rather than just putting the professional game on pause for a couple of years until we find the 'optimal model'. I don't think rugby union has that luxury of time in the...

You don't think that Super Rugby involved compromises for all parties involved? Generally most parties walk away from a deal having made concessions to reach something mutually acceptable. Let's consider the unlikely event that a domestic comp gets off the ground; not only will there be a huge...

Mate this is what broadcasters are suggesting and pushing- this isn’t just some personal thought bubble I’ve concocted.