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Did he say that it would involve those Clubs, or did he say "The institutions are there, they're great brands. Sydney University, Randwick, Easts, Brothers, GPS etc, etc." before adding that's it's been neglected by people including the ARU? I know you wish for governance by wishlist, but if...

Does it matter if they are actually working towards it?

From what lopeti told me last year it's 5 caps and you get upgraded to a base full time contract.

The SANZAR/IRB deals are what makes money, I'm not sure there is a third tier model that could (especially in the short term) these "sexy" deals you talk of are needed for the other, things aren't exclusive. Log onto some kiwi websites to see the talk of the AIG deal being used to financially...

JON giving a lot of interviews on his way out, this one about adding a 3rd tier. (might need a new thread) I don't know why they don't announce these things to the public, the silence really creates the hysteria of people attacking the ARU for not addressing things. From the Tele- "People say...

I did this year, unfortunately have a kiwi uncle and whoever finishes higher gets bought a jersy. But no, I but myself a wallabies jersey every 4 to avoid the sponsorship crangs was referring to. Thanks for pointing out my lack of explanation.

With the problem of our forwards not being dominate enough to provide our backs any opportunity, are you saying the reds game plan transfers to the wallabies or what other areas do you think Link can change to change the face of Aus rugby? I think he would come with an instant PR boost but...

If he was coming back for the lions tour he would have to be in the squad for next year. It isn't happening.

I still don't rate McKibbon, he isn't bad, but his dicision making slows him down and the team to much, he just hasn't shown an ability to read the game well for mine. I still have question marks about hart, he hasn't cemented but hasn't let down. I really hope Lucas can develop into...

I love how much smoke he blows up Nassers arse, in one article, how great SBW is and how great his boxing is, followed by a tidbit about Quade being right followed by a while segment about Quade being brave and great. I wonder if he gets payed for it.

Would be good if Nucifora followed, his record indicates he shouldn't be advising. I'm not sure about hawker answering those questions was him jumping over oneil though. I thought it was more hawker allowing JoN to not have to address questions that really no longer related to him while...

It's why I only buy a jersey every 4 years, world cup cleanskin.

Adidas sponsorship isn't exclusively all blacks, they are also jersey and minor sponsor of all 5 superugby teams, sevens, Maori, women's, if there paying 20 millionish all up then probably only 10 million or less for the All Blacks themselves. In terms AIG is probably paying much more for the...

It comes back to the board. I think the underlying faith that somehow JoN had total amnesty in decision making is a bit of a myth. He may well have wanted it in 2008 but let's face it, NSW & QLd have the ability to vote anyone down at the moment. Any review of power would erode that, leaving any...

It's interesting to think about the Reds system in that context then think abut applying it to the wallabies. I actually think if Link was to take the job he would have to reinvent this style again. At state level where guys know there going to be there for a few years and you have less...

I don't think there is a right or wrong approach. You have to ask, with the quality of players in NZ do people think Deans wouldn't have achieved there? The correct method to coaching would surely be the one that gets the most out of the players available to you. Unfortunately if you take...

Strategy isn't wrong at all, tv is the secondary thought to gate. As the games were out to tender and booked on 5-10 year contracts it means the local council/state government and probably stadium itself garunteed money to the ARU. The prices set aren't exclusive to the ARU, there are many...

Source: The Daily Telegraph He remained optimistic about rugby but a dated governance structure was the main "barrier to success". The findings of a review into Australian rugby's governance - conducted by former Sports Minister Mark Arbib and former Major General Peter Cosgrove - is set to be...

I like to watch - Why do you think programs have had to go? Overheads greater than revenue perhaps? Cos after the world cup we went on a sending spree during a time that the games popularity also went down considerably. The cuts are to ensure we have a sport that isn't dependent on RWC (which...

No, this thread was a time waster then when I gave the opinion he hadn't missed any time due to his new job people redefined what the thread was and it turned into an innapropriate character assassination. If you didn't expect my reply you shouldn't have mentioned me. Then again, your trolling...