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Worst half so far in Rebels history. Some of the big losses in the past have been with depleted teams, no excuse for this one

Rugby Pass does a decent job of providing content. Not many people know by Sky NZ own a large share in the company then on top of that the NZRU owns a share of Sky NZ. So the NZRU are already ahead of the game with services to potentially build off

Fox has dumped Eurosport therefore 99% of cycling is no longer visible minus Tour de France which is on SBS. Pretty sure Dakar Rally was also offered by Eurosport.

Yep all SA and NZ content is part of the package. If they got all content from 6 Nations, 7s etc. it’d be amazing. I have always believed having all games on FTA that involve Aus teams would eventually drive interest in the other games because people are exposed to it. Therefore would buy...

If Optus pick up Rugby content, to go with the EPL and Champions League, they would just need to add a few more sports to have a legit streaming service to hit the market, or as they will see it a service to attract new customers to their telco offerings. It might not be the worst thing to happen.

Are they players of quality or is it just a bunch of guys all around the same level that gives an illusion that there is depth in the locking position? It’s still our weakest position in Australia. I dare say our 3rd, 4th, 5th choice locks are producing less headaches for opposition coaches than...

Leota plays best in a role that focuses on impact than industry. Wessels has him playing a traditional SA openside role, where as I think he’d be better deployed in a looser role. Cottrell is a solid player but offers absolutely no point of difference for the team. Ainsley is another that is...

Cough cough...... Ewen would be worth a shout. Bring him back home.

I thought most the backs were okay, most players would look ordinary with the platform supplied by the forwards. The forward pack has too many grafters and not enough players that can dent the line or provide something different. Uelese when he’s back will hopefully take some of the burden off...

The girls are still a chance at any tournament, they just need to realise the game has moved on and requires some more power. Every tournament they are getting bullied in the different contact areas. Some of the difference in body shapes compared to the kiwi, American and Canadian girls is...

This 100% is a partial reason why it happened. There is massive bad blood between the two unions.

Cottrell not playing well

Jones is right up there with the best defensive line out players in the comp, also a massive work rate across all facets, not just someone that hits rucks. Problem he has is that he’s got hands like feet.

Lucas to 15 and Hegarty to 10 and the Reds win that game. I’d know who I’d rather be kicking to in the back field and it surely isn’t Lucas. Hegarty as well in the 10 channel would help in defense. Lucas is a good tackler but his size means you almost always win the contact, which is all you are...

Currently it’s a 1 off for the game against the Sunwolves only. The two teams have an existing relationship Who knows beyond this 1 game, it might develop into something.

I’m thinking the next few weeks are the most important in Ainsley’s career. Some poor performances and he easily could see himself well and truly on the outer. It’s a solid team, although I never realise what Cottrell has that others don’t.

Semi Pro footy like Brothers vs GPS in Cairns is exactly the sort of thing that would excite the locals and build engagement with the community. On a non-sarcastic note meaningful games in the bush would be great, however as mentioned it would leave too few games for the base support to watch.

One thing we need to remember is that it’s not fox sports that’s losing money, it’s Foxtel. Fox Sports is by in large a successful part of the business. They outsource parts of the business that generates lots of money in areas that people don’t realize. Including filming, etc, they are often...

This from the latest article in the Australian. Something to be proud of and show that things are slowly working/changing. “Wellington-born Uelese came to Melbourne with his family as an 11-year-old and is one of eight Victorian players in the Rebels’ squad of 40. Indeed, that is more homegrown...

The girls are only 2nd to NZ interns of skills, however they are very mid range when it comes to physicality.