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Olympics pools released https://www.world.rugby/news/938141/rugby-sevens-pools-unveiled-for-olympic-games-paris-2024

The Women's A and B teams had good hit outs at Ballymore today, against Japan and Fiji. No further injuries as far as I could see.

It will be interesting to see how the boys go in Fiji this Sunday morning, particularly any of the new boys getting a run such as Burey and Nawaqanitawase before the Olympic squad is announced. Not sure if Toole is also going to get a run as he was not announced in the initial squad...

Not without a significant period of time to learn the new skills required. He would need to completely change tackle technique, learn how to pilfer and contest ruck ball/clean out and would have to adjust to the totally different defensive structures. No leaguie is going to do that between now...

The game was won in the first half when the Chiefs played with excellent pace and power in a dominating defence effort - which facilitated their attack (which was also very well executed). The second half was won by the Reds score wise but was a much more even tussle in game play. The referee...

A bit disingenuous as it was actually only Folau and Koroibete (but they won it a number of times), and Koroibete grew up playing Union at secondary school in Fiji.

But he has only played schoolboy Rugby. Playing Union against men is entirely different. I think he will struggle coming back to Rugby (like many code hoppers before him) and will probably need some years in Super or even Club before he would make the Wallabies. The overhype of League players...

I saw a media article that indicated Fakaosilea and Smale were expecting to be back for the Olympics

Are the fences around a school considered its borders?

Any players in Wallaby contention will have limited QPR opportunities with the Wallaby season (matches almost weekly) commencing from 6 July and presumably some non availability before that (and during when there is a fortnight break for example) for training/camps etc.

Interesting weekend coming up to finish the round with the top four teams in mtach ups with other teams in the top four.

Opportunity for Reds marketing from this game. Cult followings of characters such as Junkyard Dog appeals to many of the more basic supporters of contact sports.

Unfortunately, it appears their 4th grade has just folded

Look on the bright side. At least you are consistent with 1 from 4 again

Aussie women went very well given five of their top players didn't go to Singapore (Caslick, Smale, Fakaosilea. Hayes and Terita). The hidden benefit of that is that some of the new girls got some excellent experience going all the way to a Cup final. Ashby's injury looked bad enough to...

An absolute BS decison by the TMO. That was clearly momentum that carried Roache over the line. It would have actually been impossible to stop his momentum before the line.

Unlikely to be the like the 'palace over at Wests' as it won't be primarily commercial rental space if it is still within the University precinct. The Wests rebuild did little for players, referees and medical, and still only has two changerooms.

Our girls folded under good pressure from the Kiwis. Both the US and NZ Womens teams have opted for deep kick offs with heavy pressure then on the opponent's try line as they attempt to get out. The strategy has worked well for both countries. It will be an interesting match up in the Gold...

Yes. She and Sharni Smale made the Dream Team for LA

Strange mens tournament with three of the four teams playing for medals coming from the bottom half of the table