Australian Rugby / RA
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Kenny Powers
Ron Walden (29)
When you have that attitude you are placing yourself as an individual above that of being part of a larger group be that your team or school. In my view these personal qualities and attitude are more important than athletic talent.
Just to clarify I am not saying this is the case with the boy discussed earlier in this thread. I just find it very hard for any boy at a GPS school to have significant commitments outside of school across the the other side Sydney and the school to say it consistently applies its standards to all students.
Anyway when it comes to sports and pathway's Wayne Goldsmith gave a good interview
https://www.radiosport.co.nz/on-air...520527921&mc_cid=01dbf0ec57&mc_eid=f673cf9b26
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George Smith (75)
Damn straight!
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housands of junior rugby participants will be flooding through the gates this Vodafone Super Rugby season with all Australian teams granting them free access to their home games.
This will be the first season all four Australian Super Rugby teams have offered the incentive which gives our youngest fans the opportunity to watch our biggest stars from the sidelines.
Each team’s offer varies with their own perks for members. The Melbourne Rebels are offering all registered junior players aged 18 and under free access to all home games at AAMI Park whilst seniors will be granted a free pass to two home games.
Melbourne Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson said: ‘’The Rebels have been an incredible vehicle for participation growth in Victoria with a 106% increase since their inception.
‘’It is only through nurturing the grassroots and supporting the next generation that we will ensure the long-term success of our Club,’’ said Stephenson.
The Queensland Reds look forward to welcoming thousands of registered Queensland junior club players aged 17 and under into Suncorp Stadium when accompanied by a paying parent.
Queensland Rugby Union CEO David Hanham said: “This initiative recognises the contribution of kids who play and their parents who are on the sideline at every junior training session.
''It’s important that we inspire our youngest fans through allowing them to get behind their Reds’ heroes at our Super Rugby home games,” said Hanham.
The Brumbies will once again accommodate for registered players aged 18 and under as well as offering senior registered players four free flexible home game passes.
Brumbies CEO Phil Thomson said: “This initiative is a fantastic way to introduce young players to the club and to Super Rugby. Many aspire to reach the elite level and our players are their role models.
“We are a proud community at the Brumbies, and we are delighted to help facilitate Super Rugby access to our junior membership,” said Thomson.
The NSW Waratahs will once again provide all junior players aged 16 and under with a season-free pass which has proven to be a huge success in recent years.
NSW Waratahs CEO Andrew Hore said: "Providing New South Wales junior rugby participants the opportunity to see their NSW Waratahs up close and in action has been a key priority for us and that is why for more than five years we have offered junior registered players free entry to Waratahs home games.
"We look forward to welcoming them all back this year as we take our home games across the State including to Brookvale, Newcastle, SCG and Parramatta,’’ said Hore.
The Super Rugby season kicks off tonight when the Brumbies take on the Melbourne Rebels on home turf at GIO Stadium. Tomorrow night, the NSW Waratahs will open their season against the Hurricanes at Brookvale Oval in Sydney.
Every Vodafone Super Rugby match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports Australia and streamed live on Kayo Sports while Network Ten will broadcast a full replay of one Australian Vodafone Super Rugby match each Sunday morning at 8am AEDT on ONE.
From a RA press release this morning
This will be the first season all four Australian Super Rugby teams have offered the incentive which gives our youngest fans the opportunity to watch our biggest stars from the sidelines.
Each team’s offer varies with their own perks for members. The Melbourne Rebels are offering all registered junior players aged 18 and under free access to all home games at AAMI Park whilst seniors will be granted a free pass to two home games.
Melbourne Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson said: ‘’The Rebels have been an incredible vehicle for participation growth in Victoria with a 106% increase since their inception.
‘’It is only through nurturing the grassroots and supporting the next generation that we will ensure the long-term success of our Club,’’ said Stephenson.
The Queensland Reds look forward to welcoming thousands of registered Queensland junior club players aged 17 and under into Suncorp Stadium when accompanied by a paying parent.
Queensland Rugby Union CEO David Hanham said: “This initiative recognises the contribution of kids who play and their parents who are on the sideline at every junior training session.
''It’s important that we inspire our youngest fans through allowing them to get behind their Reds’ heroes at our Super Rugby home games,” said Hanham.
The Brumbies will once again accommodate for registered players aged 18 and under as well as offering senior registered players four free flexible home game passes.
Brumbies CEO Phil Thomson said: “This initiative is a fantastic way to introduce young players to the club and to Super Rugby. Many aspire to reach the elite level and our players are their role models.
“We are a proud community at the Brumbies, and we are delighted to help facilitate Super Rugby access to our junior membership,” said Thomson.
The NSW Waratahs will once again provide all junior players aged 16 and under with a season-free pass which has proven to be a huge success in recent years.
NSW Waratahs CEO Andrew Hore said: "Providing New South Wales junior rugby participants the opportunity to see their NSW Waratahs up close and in action has been a key priority for us and that is why for more than five years we have offered junior registered players free entry to Waratahs home games.
"We look forward to welcoming them all back this year as we take our home games across the State including to Brookvale, Newcastle, SCG and Parramatta,’’ said Hore.
The Super Rugby season kicks off tonight when the Brumbies take on the Melbourne Rebels on home turf at GIO Stadium. Tomorrow night, the NSW Waratahs will open their season against the Hurricanes at Brookvale Oval in Sydney.
Every Vodafone Super Rugby match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports Australia and streamed live on Kayo Sports while Network Ten will broadcast a full replay of one Australian Vodafone Super Rugby match each Sunday morning at 8am AEDT on ONE.
From a RA press release this morning
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Phil Kearns (64)
Michael O'Connor set to be named as the national selector:
https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/...p/news-story/5572d3f672e08f09c6d8f8aba64a48ab
https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/...p/news-story/5572d3f672e08f09c6d8f8aba64a48ab
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
Much prefer this than the when the Australian said Tim Horan was an option. Horan lost me years ago when he said Sam Wykes should be called up to the Wallabies. Still have huge respect for the bloke just not as a selector.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
GeeRob in Fairfax(Nine) doesnt even mention O'Connor, says John Connelly, Michael Foley and Andrew Slack are the front runners. Diffrent leaks to the 4th estate. So a schism in the RA board, surely not
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
They're missing a trick here. Last thing they need is another 50+ year old who hasn't been in the weeds of pro rugby for years.
They should look at a respected recently retired player who has played with and against the players up for discussion.
Would need to be someone willing to stand up to Cheika so I don't actually know who it is, but someone like Stephen Moore, Rob Horne, etc.
They should look at a respected recently retired player who has played with and against the players up for discussion.
Would need to be someone willing to stand up to Cheika so I don't actually know who it is, but someone like Stephen Moore, Rob Horne, etc.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
Wouldn't a recent Wallaby player be likely to have biases towards their mates that are still playing? Consciously or otherwise?
Throwing a curve ball: Aussie by birth and Rugby upbringing. Plenty of international experience. Still playing pro within the last 5 years. Coached over here at NRC level. No loyalty to the existing wallabies structure.
Throwing a curve ball: Aussie by birth and Rugby upbringing. Plenty of international experience. Still playing pro within the last 5 years. Coached over here at NRC level. No loyalty to the existing wallabies structure.
LearningCurve
Bill Watson (15)
I think that regardless of their playing/coaching background they need to have the analytical ability. Take Grant Fox as an example - clearly out of the playing ranks for a long time so no ties to players, has been involved in assisting coaches (used to help with the backs at the Blues when Henry was coach) but not seeking a coaching gig but the key thing is that he is seen by Henry and subsequently Hansen as someone who can analyse player abilities and have a strong opinion and not be caught up in team politics. I don't know who the Australian equivalent would be.
who?
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I can't really see these two standing up to Cheik. Both of them played extensively under him. Don't hate the idea though.
O'Connor's a good option in my view. He's been involved at a high level as a coach and now has time to watch plenty of rugby.
I'd be worried if they went with someone who had just retired, the Drew Mitchell effect could become an issue, not wanting to say anything bad about his mates.
I'd be worried if they went with someone who had just retired, the Drew Mitchell effect could become an issue, not wanting to say anything bad about his mates.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
independent selector is such a cop out, are the selectors going to attend all the training sessions and get the same face time as the coach, how do they expect to get a grasp of how a player is training and how they are picking up the moves and building combinations?
It might work in Cricket, but cricket a team sport with individuals working in isolation. Rugby union in a team sport with individuals working in cohesion with each other. What other rugby league or union teams use a selector model?
It might work in Cricket, but cricket a team sport with individuals working in isolation. Rugby union in a team sport with individuals working in cohesion with each other. What other rugby league or union teams use a selector model?
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
All Blacks
Having said that, this appointment will really only be bending the coach's ear and bouncing ideas off it. Some people will find a benefit with that sort of thing. Others know better.
In the end, the buck stops with
It will be more applicable at squad level than matchday 23 level I'd say. It will be about providing input based on watching all the games.
That said I'd be surprised if there wasn't an element of attending some training sessions when we get into the test season.
That said I'd be surprised if there wasn't an element of attending some training sessions when we get into the test season.
One of Hansen's great strengths is that he is a great selector, made easier by the depth of talent. Cheika's selections make no sense half the time so maybe someone asking him why he changes his locks every week and is there any chance we can see someone else at 10 will help.