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In the 2nd half of this years season the Rebels seemed to find their attacking spark and performed very well in that department. I don't think they'll change much there. But a renewed focus on defence isn't a bad thing. If they can find the balance it could lead to the Rebels winning some of the...

It did improve markedly with Kepu starting and Alexander in the stands. Our best scrummsging front row is the Tahs combination. It's really that simple. But Slipper stood up today which was very pleasing.

Well done.

Arena sporting leagues are tough businesses to invest in. The best known one in the AFL has actually defaulted on a couple of occassions and has seen teams come and go regularly in it 20 something years in existence. Many smaller imitated have both come and gone in quick succession. There are...

I don't think so. The push toward professional rugby tends to be more down the 15s path in the US than the 7s. There are a couple of groups attempting to push Pro 7s but after the better part of 7 years and a lot of propaganda, neither have got anything up past the conceptual phase. On the other...

It will still be a few years yet. The key will be for them to continue the growth being experienced at the High School and youth levels. The game is being taken up more and more often at these levels and its beginning to establish itself as a Varsity level sport more and more. This will push...

It was.

That's s pity. Good club player but was always questionable in his ability to transfer that to the Pro game.

I thought Dolan (8) was very impressive. Close to best on fied. He should be hunting pro opportunities as I think he could make the grade. Another one that I liked the look of was Siddal.

Perception is a powerful thing. Someone recently put up a year by year comparison of Aus/NZ in terms of wins and losses and with the exception of 2012 they were effectively even over the past 5 years. Yey, we're seen as easier opponents. Next season should be interesting as both the Force and...

I think so. I really cannot be sure but I could likely find out.

Dolan's a rising star in terms of forwards in the US. He's a tough and confrontational player so he should go okay if he gets the support from his team mates. L'Estrange is very inconsistent. Performed well in the ARC but he's previous outings have been very mixed. Don't know how often he...

Someone posted that on here on one of the threads.

The key will be the fowards manning up and L'Estrange being able to unleash their backline. Better team than expected to be honest. Would be stronger with Wyles and Scully but not too bad. Chuckanut is actually the prop factory of American Rugby. Player to watch is actually on the bench in Tit...

That's the worry with the PRP. If they do achieve the levels of sponsorship needed and a TV deal (which can lead to the sponsorship) then the best players will move across to play in a competition where the money is. This could be at the detriment of the rest of the country. Though, I'd...

They need the will to do it. But I agree. There is the possibility to do a very similar concept to that of Super Rugby in North America. Canada already have the base set up in the CRC and it shouldn't be too difficult for the US to find 4 city or state based squads. What they need is someone willing to...

According to an article on thisisamericanrugby they intend to provide a webstream but mention it will depend on the level of sponsorship. They evidently have sponsorship lined up but are always opened to even more and there is the possibility of a TV deal for the league. If they achieve a...

Having coached there you would know the level of self interest is comparable to that of our club Rugby scene. They should look to form united City based franchise like squads to help elevate the standard but that will be far more difficult than many would like to think. The Pacific Rugby...

It has a flexible capacity via a fake roof that can reduce it to 21,000 as it often is during MLS games. They could easily look to start and still have room for growth in the future.