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"Reds' Crowds Set to Overtake Broncos" If ultimately confirmed, this is simply fantastic for rugby in Queensland, and just as much for rugby in Australia. Shows what's possible in the code wars, who'd have ever thought it possible only 2 years ago...

Oddly enough, and with high irony from what you have said on this thread, Scarfie it was probably your famous/infamous video re HRH and the ABs' highly debatable tactics at the breakdown that I sincerely believe may have played an indirect role in the Reds' famous victory v Cru this year. The...

As I've said below, IMO this could be a major mistake and all too typical of the NSWRU's 'slow incrementalism' and relatively timid approach to breaking through to a major new era of change and enhanced performance for the Tahs. And with the late 2011 crowd figures where they are, how many more...

Thanks Jets. Interesting on the business and 'brand' front, and good to hear of one D Herbert again, in a slightly different context than of old (and btw, the word is that he's done and doing a super job as Reds' Chief Commercial Officer).

I think we'd have seen faster sales for July 2 if the Tahs had won, partly as Tahs' fans would likely have come up in good numbers. Reds' fans have already seen one game v Blues, quite recently, and my hunch would be that quite a few fans will surmise that the Reds will win on Saturday, watch...

Understood WJ. But I think you'd agree that, even with all the forwards' talent in the world, if the Tahs don't get the right, very good (and stable) players in at 9 and 10, they'll likely never win the S15 championship that on paper they surely deserve to. Whether by local or global import...

IMO, Barb you and WJ are on the right track in building recommendations for a serious Tahs' 'revival' in 2012 and beyond. As you both imply, the 'elephant in the room' for the NSWRU/Tahs as at end of S15 2011 is most critically the very serious decline in crowd numbers (which continued, vs...

These fine ads are excellent for the mad passionates and for those that have a passing grasp of rugby and RWCs (the over 40s?), but, given their intent is to really pull in motivation and interest from a very wide Australian audience that may know little of rugby in Australia, the missing piece...

Certainly most Reds' fans will be much less comfortable with RR in than not. He's a wonderful player.

For a Reds' fan to enter this den is to tempt fates worse than death (which could perhaps be compulsory attendance at a Tahs' 'how to to kick under pressure' coaching clinic run by BB and KB (Kurtley Beale)), but what better than to be able to quote the erstwhile Tom Carter on the matter of the crucial...

Looks like Beau's coming back well, and soon: http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rugby-union/queensland-reds-beau-robinson-confirms-comeback-from-injury-in-club-rugby/story-e6frepm6-1226081954590

The key variable in this game for me is that of whether, with all the 'new' Tahs players and new player combinations, the Tahs' highly impressive all-of-80 wall of impenetrable defence and the related aggressive counter defence will be sustainable in Auckland. If it's there consistently, this...

Yes! Are you going Tangawizi? If so, please send us a report if you can. Or grab Austin and take him too; last year his observations of what was (or rather what was not) happening in Wallaby training sessions were invaluable gems.

Ant F notes Link's cut-off policy for who'll be considered next week for the SF: See, for more: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/returning-qld-reds-look-to-impress-coach-20110622-1gf26.html

It'll be good to have you there TOCC!!

"Ten turning points: How the Reds went from woe to go" Nice piece by Phil Lutton, brings back memories!: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rugby-union/reds/ten-turning-points-how-the-reds-went-from-woe-to-go-20110621-1gdax.html

Thanks Kiap, very interesting. Geez, the crowd declines from 2004/5 in Sydney and Canberra to 2011's tracking levels are huge. And that comparison doesn't factor in Australia's population growth in these cities since these earlier years, this would be at least 12% over the period I would think...

Suncorp Stadium turf to be completely relaid pre July 2: http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/articles/article-display/queensland-maroons-secret-weapon-revealed,21903

Are you by chance politely referring to the progress slowly but surely made during 2011 in a certain x-factor player's defensive capabilities?

Yes, but if we imagined ranking achievement points for the final S15 6 (what really counts in the end, to get into this group and where you rank there) were awarded 6-5-4-3-2-1 in descending order: Australia final ranking achievement points: 8 SA: 6 NZ: 7 I say it again...