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They did run a Cup competition several years ago in the form of the North Sea Cup but the German teams despite being the dominant force weren't overly interested in the concept long term. Which is a pity. Things may have of course changed in the ensuing years but for now I think if they are...

They've emerged from some serious financial issues several years back and have put in place some very impressive structure in terms of player identification and development. They are also in active planning to develop either a domestic or cross-border league of at minimum semi-pro standard with...

A lot of good things going on in the league. Houston just had their breaking ground ceremony. They should have their first phase of their stadium up and running by November.

Rohan Saifaloi from Southern Districts would be worth a look. I've always wondered why he's never had an opportunity at a higher level.

If we give up and go down that route without even trying to establish something that appeals more to our market first then we well and truly deserve to ride off into oblivion where we belong.

I get the international aspect of the game and its appeal but probably the biggest issue with Super Rugby has been just that. All the participating nations view it as a primary development tool for the international game and have failed to develop it as a separate going concern in order to build upon...

Here's your plan B. SA seem to have a bunch of voices calling for the move north. While some seem to think joining the 6N's is possible it's not. So them competing against us on the international stage isn't likely to change any time soon. So the RC should remain at it's current four. But...

I've had similar experiences in both playing and in coaching. Many come from League with this assumption that Rugby is going to be easy by comparison. Only for them to find out (at least in the teams I have been involved in which emphasis working off the ball as much as on it) that the game is a...

Then your average Rugby fan is clearly a masochist. Because from what I've seen our punditry is generally speaking very critical of practically every aspect of the game while in other sporting codes such as RL and AFL for every one critical piece or opinion there appears to be at least one...

Then there is that. You're absolutely correct on that matter. And it starts with our punditry who are largely negative in most everything they contribute. That needs to end. We need to talk the game up and that starts with what people see and read in the media.

Oh, and market the f@#ing thing properly. Not just a few ads on Foxtel but out in the wider community. In regards to digital rights partner with Fox Sports to provide people with easier access to games via something akin to a season pass or tap into the growing demand of social media platforms...

According to the guys I know with hooks in the business side of the event everything has come out big on all metrics. Very successful event. Heaps of media coverage. A leap forward for the game in the US.

Perese is apparently looking to leave the Reds. He's not as big but can tackle, runs hard for his size and is at least as quick as Big T.

Wouldn't mind seeing Wests 12 in a backline that fed him front foot ball. Don't think he missed getting over the advantage line often significantly all game.

And we got over 18k for the Sunwolves.

Outside of one event a year its barely an entity here. We have the Aon 7s that's expanding in both teams and rounds but it's confined to rugby.com.au streaming. Our men's have nothing like that. If they want people to actually care we need to push either the Aon 7s or look at something like a...

We should be focusing on growing the schedule for the NRC before adding any more domestic teams. Ideally to a two round schedule of 10 - 14 games plus top 4 finals. That and perhaps moving it further back in the year to try and give it a bit more open air. If we were to include new teams then...

Los Serpientes are already the best team in the RAN structure. And they do have talent developing with their u19s convincing beating USA South in the RAM SuperWeek U19s over the weekend.

What I'd like to see is all the SANZAAR nations but in lieu of that RA come to terms with USA Rugby to make in bounds tours and series more common between each party. Year on year two can play Canada while the other two play the USA and vice versa. Same with the EU powers on their way to the...

Still more news. The Houston SabreCats will have their groundbreaking ceremony for the new stadium on the 24th. It's expected to take 3 months to complete. Four if the weather doesn't come to the party. It's the first stage of their overall plan and will feature 3500 seats with the ability to...