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True. It wasn't everyone, mostly just the two biggest Rugby Unions in the country that wronged them. Lucky we actually don't need them.

Usually I would agree but I think he has been on a downward trajectory for awhile. It his reputation not performance that's keeping him playing. Aside from his kicking he really is offering less each season.

I don't think you need to find a back. You could play a prop or a hooker in the back line and we wouldn't notice the difference and it could be the solution to the long cut out passing issue! :p

Personally I am happy with the reputation as it holds the focus on one element which can be a distraction. But I must admit I have mixed feeling about mauls. IMHO they have a place but need a lot of cleaning up and simplification of the rules rather than what they have deteriorated in to - a...

Not at all. The RA Rebels have always had the lowest ratings. These metrics were heavily covered when the Force was cut. I also wonder if here is a social media aspect to this as well. In the past the we put up with the NSFW groupies on Social media and they put people off the game with the...

In all seriousness I do get what you saying in part. I also think its safe to say the majority of the community wont be offended as they don't know nor care about the actual game. It just the "this" represents a continuation of a failing concept and views that after years and years still have...

Um, so you are saying its ok if we keep with the cutting elements out theme, and keep the exclusive and elitist perception going? Promoting a good inclusive game that's relevant to the rugby community yes, but exclusive to just NSW and QLD? If they continue it at least call it what it is; a...

IIRC, the NRC V2.0 was pretty much cost neutral to RA the way it was set up and the participating teams purchased licences off RA to operate. So it was essentially on the cusp of bringing in private investment to the game. Ironically, the NRC cost RA less than bailing out the Shute from its TV...

From the Rebel v Force thread: Is that you Dave? ;)

I cant like your comment enough Scooter! It really showing how undervalued the NRC was, and is still is. Its more evidence that the club competitions, although providing a valuable step, are just not good enough to produce enough of the players we need. The Shute Shield obsession and related...

mental tougness....to let the Tahs score twice in the dying minutes.....unable to chase the BP against a really poor side......in short format season where BPs could be the diffence......

Why is it not sensible? I will reframe it off your comment then. How did the Rebels score 33 unanswered points, a record high, playing at home, miss the BP and score only one more try against what appears to be the worst performance by the Tahs team this year?

Still blown away how the Rebels kicked away every chance they had to get that bonus point. IMHO, pretty dumb stuff. Some habits are hard to break I suppose. I am also still surprised they only managed to cross the line one more time than a really terrible Tahs outfit. The Reds and Brumbies...

In some respects I was glad when that game ended. In a game that is statically very close to 50/50, the Rebels finally squeaked out a win against a very poorly preforming Force. My takeaway were the Melbourne Koroibete (he is the team right?) was fantastic; not sold on WFT the other 14...

...and bitchslapped at least one of the touchies for not paying attention. Would love to see how he dealt with that voice in his head. TMO check...chec.....

Typical bloody ref. You try and play the game and they want to get all technical and in to the details!:p :oops: I confess I was being lazy and couldn't be bother explaining about the crappy throws in the mix.

I think for the Rebels next week they need to try and move away from the kicking game; both from hand and tee. They need to be brave and take some chances to get the "ball in hand" working. They should match up well with the Force up front, so its a perfect chance to let their backs get in to a...

It interesting to look at the stats and then ponder the problem. Typically To'omua kicks a lot (the pro's and con's are a separate argument). It appears the Brumbies simply countered his boot with theirs which essentially nullified his territory game (kicks from hand were 50/50). Set piece...

Is this in fact potentially one of self manufactured issues that is reality a negative aspect for the game? Penalise and remove the issue instead of "managing" wilful non-compliance through repeated ongoing negation while still enabling it to impacting the game and opposition. Players now...

I also like keep it simple. It forms, has to go straight ahead, no deviations, shapeshifting or splitting. The hooker or player off the back to dive over is fine. Personally I like the idea if it stops, you use the ball immediately you lose it. I also like the idea of treating the players...