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I go along with RN and believe that Aus really needs a NRC type comp again to fill gap between clubs and Super. I always believes ARC etc were good ideas but missed the mark, well in Qld anyway, because it was hard to identify with teams. Qld had city and country teams, but I always felt they...

I just having a look at B&I Lions programme, I see they start the tour on Sunday against Gatueng Lions, they then play Bulls etc, I am assuming all without their Springboks, but got me thinking how strong these and other 'club' teams are around the world. It's not meant to be a cock waving...

OK, had to start one for DP and zer0.

Ok we past halfway point of season and wondering about opinions of the experimental rules being played in Super. Personally I not really a fan of them in general. In NZ the Refs challenge I dislike as I think we already got it covered with TMO anyway The golden point extra time with draw is...

Well they will be starting to plan this shortly, so thought we better get a thread so SANZAAR can come in and get our conclusions about it before they make and decisions!;)

Meri Kirihimete to all on G & G , may you all have a good one, and those of diffirent faiths etc may you also have great day. Hope all take time out of day to be grateful of what we have etc, and that although year may have had many challenges, it is drawing to a close and 2021 will hopefully be...

Have been hearing a bit lately on player eligibility for international play with Beaumont bringing it up as part of his re election for WR (World Rugby) etc. Does anyone have any workable suggestions? I know it not straight forward and would be wondering what everyone's thoughts are. Should it be where you...

This is being reported, seems at odds with what Beaumont said, but would be so bloody great if it could be done! I would even be happy with RC being played early in season to align things!! We can only hope I think...

I was interested to hear Gus Pichot talking about his crack at becoming chairman of World Rugby on Breakdown this week. I have never really made up my mind about Gus, he comes up with at times ,I have thought, with some over the top ideas, but he certainly sounds like he has some interesting...

Ok, I suggesting this is not about what you think will happen, but what you would LIKE to see happen.

I have been noting the angst of Foster getting the All Blacks coaching job, and by some Rennie getting the Wallaby gig (for different reasons), so I thought now would be a good time for people to say what they look for in an international coach. Or why they disagree with anyone getting job. I...

As I about to disappear overseas for a while on Saturday, thought I might take to opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Xmas and New Year. I hope you all get what you want to enjoy the season, and many thanks for all enjoyable discussions etc we have all had about the best our great game over the...

Thought I may start a thread if it doesn't upset anyone , as the curtainraiser for the first 2 Bledisloes are Black Ferns vs Wallaroos, and think they may deserve their own thread. Personally as grumpy old man I have finally accepted Women's rugby is a very valid part of our great sport! And...

Sad way to end the career of a very very good player, and by all accounts a top bloke. Broken jaw against Samoa has forced him to announce his retirement, I personally like to see these really good players (or all)go out on their own terms

I know we look at how to make the game more popular here in Aus, and hear time and again that AFL and League etc are more popular. I personally think one of AFL's reasons are the way the game is marketed towrds the kids, have seen a lot of Ads etc on tv, and NZRU do the same thing in NZ to keep...

Can someone explain how this can be called accidental stomping?? If it is I will repeat what I have said a lot of times in here, Bismarck needs to be careful of all these accidental things he does, or he will not be remebered as a great hooker,but other things.

After discussion we have has in here at different times on whether Robbie Fruean would ever make the All Blacks, news came out today confirming why he would never do it. He is to have an operation to replace his heart valve. It's already been replaced once (in 2009), and I sure I read Doctors...

Apparently if Nelson Mandella dies, SA will have 10 days of mourning, and maybe no sport to be played, I wonder how this will affect the S15, as potentially Blues could miss out on the chance of some points, and semi spot, could blow Bulls chances of being in top 2 for home final etc if they get...

Just reading that NZRU are investing $16.5 mill in community rugby over next 3 years, to be used to get and develop young players, refs etc. The question I have is this enough? Seriously I not sure how much ARU or SARU put into the lower echelons of game. This does not include the $8 mill a year...

(All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is to take six months off rugby. He will lead the All Blacks on this year's end-of-year tour to Europe, but will then trigger a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby Union contract. The 31-year-old will sit out the three tests against France in June, and...