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Looking forward to it.

They say in their statement that they expect every 4th year in the cycle to be a loss due to the RWC.

For the majority of the casual supporters Rugby is only a handful of Tests a year now anyway. Other sports saturate the market as is. For Rugby fans we'll still have SRP (Super Rugby Pacific). This will only actually have a chance of happening if they secure a large number of the top talent which I don't see happening.

I never said I think it would work long term. Just that I'd watch. If they manage to sign up a large number of the elite playing talent and were selective on where they play the rounds it may draw crowds. But it would need a lot of name recognition and promotion. They did mention that they'll...

It would essentially be Super/Magic round x14. I can kind of see the thinking. Making each round a big event in each location. And to be honest I'd watch it. But I also watch MLR and the REC etc. It could work but it will take a lot of money to do that. And I'm not sure the pay off is enough...

It's also the only acceptable solution if they are looking to end the Trophy. We should be looking at ways to expand the game at the junior levels not reducing them. Giving several of the emerging nations more exposure at those levels is the best way to help close the gaps leading into senior...

They could combine both for 20 teams.

Yeah, I was dismissive of that tweet as well. But it has been expanded upon by the preferred mouthpiece of Sudamerica Rugby. He usually has better information. May end up just being the Trophy but even that is a move in the wrong direction.

That was my reaction as well.

There's rumours that WR (World Rugby) will be cancelling the U20s comps next year and will review them going forward.

For anyone interested Korea is currently playing Zimbabwe in Seoul. Score is 10-20 to the visitors. Prior is playing at 10 for the Sables.

Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die from Netflix Korea has dropped a teaser trailer. Apparently from the producers of Physical 100.

San Diego

The league is about building a entertainment product meaning they look to source the best talent available that's willing to either take up the opportunity or experience of playing in the States. Each club has 10 foreign players slots in the game day squad. Some have more in their overall squad...

I think it's a solid move by the Brumbies and something I'd like to see other Australian franchises look to emulate with younger promising players. Somewhere like the JRL1 or MLR would be solid development opportunities for younger prospects.

Has it been mentioned that both Brad Wilkin and Jed Holloway will be playing in MLR next season for the San Diego Legion? Will grow the Australian presence to at least 5 players next season alongside Hugh Roach, Darcy Breen and Jimmy Hokafonu from Eastwood.

I agree that it needs to be aligned as closely as possible to the Super Rugby franchises particularly at the U19s. I would also like to see that level go to home and away. But at the 16s level I think you can add at least another two teams still within the current pathways. NSW/Qld 1 & 2.

NSW 31 - QLD 29 FT.

There's a link on the RA thread. They've been offered around $480k a season I think. Will not pay for the Telegraph so that's not clear.

And the articles suggests that there the opportunity for Japanese involvement in the future which given the regular cross over that's been occurring between our clubs and Japanese clubs for some time now it would be an interesting option to give our guys more varied games going forward in...