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They might change the planning but I'd be shocked if they withdrew. Those who the olympics are most on the nose with aren't voting LNP anytime soon, they're much more likely to vote Green as a protest, at least in the seats the LNP would be hoping to pick up with that sort of move.

Look I'm definitely not going to argue they have any political nous whatsoever, just that there is a case to be made for what they're looking for (even if they aren't great at making it). I 100% agree there's a terrible set of football supporters throwing a tantrum about the whole thing and...

It's not such a big deal for a smaller stadium, and with the comp played in summer there are different needs there. Additionally the rise of Women's sport is going to see the existing stock of stadiums in SEQ pushed to their limit, particularly with the increased concert load they have been...

Not sure about Kearns, but Horan and Poidevin both had a couple of seasons of NRC under their belt which would've definitely helped justify a contract above and beyond a club player. Horan even had a super contract with the Sunwolves

They're in need of wingers so it doesn't surprise that they're interested. Must be a few injuries to overcome if it's only train and trial though.

MLR is probably about Zander's level to be honest, he would struggle in Europe, even in the 2nd tier. A good season or two there and he'll likely be in a better place to push his wares.

I don't have too much of an issue with the Perry Park upgrade as long as they're being honest about what it's for - for example the space is never going to be large enough to serve olympic hockey and it won't make a jot of difference to an Australian men's football world cup bid. There's...

Pretty happy to see the resting policy scrapped for Australian sides this year: https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/01/17/controversial-rugby-australia-resting-policy-to-be-shelved-after-wallabies-disaster/

50 minute deep-dive interview with Zane Hilton here: Great to hear more from the broader coaching team. Particularly impressed by the way Zane talks about including the players in the process and empowering them to make decisions and drive the strategy. Sounds like a real student of the game...

My understanding is 2 games against everyone in the home conference was what RA was pushing for when they laid out super rugby pacific but the kiwis didn't want it and were leaning towards just a single round robin, so this is the compromise they landed on - playing 3 teams twice (not...

No word on Tuttle? Louwrens to start does make sense though, they'll likely want to give Gordon as much familiarity in the halves as possible with the changes through the rest of the backline.

Some positive news for the Rebels' financials this time, KFC partnership has been extended for another 2 years: https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/melbourne-rebels-continue-their-finger-lickin-good-partnership-with-kfc-2024112

Lots of media out of the Reds this week. Les Kiss on 4BC: https://www.4bc.com.au/podcast/progressive-aggressive-type-of-rugby-les-kiss-on-queensland-reds-2024-game-plan/ Zane Hilton interview: Jordan Petaia: and Peni Ravai over at rugby.com.au...

With talk of Swinton leaving at the end of the season I wouldn't be surprised to see him squeezed out by all the other 6ish backrowers in the squad. Might get a crack early but if he gets on the wrong side of the red he's going to look like more trouble than he's worth pretty quickly.

Fijian Drua Women's team have made some coaching appointments: Not surprised to see Mosese get the job, he's been building a really good CV and thought he would be a target for the Drua from the get go.

Force have signed Tom Franklin at lock:

Would they take it regional? I'm pretty sure they've played that tahs trial in Albury-Woodonga in the past, leaning into the twin towns on the border aspect.

Me too. Feels more likely with both Hamish and Eddie gone, current admin don't have to wear as much of the embarrassment and it'll help sell any positive turn around they can get going from here on out.

I wonder if that Wallabies footage from last year will ever see the light of day.

The retro/heritage round is more or less a thing now, though it's not exactly a round because every team wants to do a home game for it. I know some of the kiwi teams have announced retro jerseys for this season already and most of the Australian sides have been doing it for a couple of years...