KOB1987
John Eales (66)
who is the shock resignation?Another day, andother Codesport article on Eddile leaving (behind paywall).
Australian Rugby / RA
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Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
University Cup was merged into a number of other competitions after all of them shrank to the point they didn't have enough for their own competition. TAFE Polecats share our ground, and they got royally screwed around this year because some of the teams came from a Sunday comp and wouldn't play Saturdays.
Below the top couple of levels, rugby league in Sydney is a mess.
whitefalcon
Ron Walden (29)
Team manager Chris Webb
noscrumnolife
Bill Watson (15)
Does the article have any new sources on Eddie quitting or is it a rehash of previous reports?
shanky
Darby Loudon (17)
every time i hear the name Les Kiss I have nightmarish flashbacks of Pat McCabe running bolt upright over and over again into the well publicised Irish choke-tackle defence.This sounds like a step in the right direction..
Kiss to headline latest Youth Rugby Coaching Forum
www.rugby.com.au
<shiver>
it seems the only person who hadn’t read the papers that week, was Robbie Deans
whitefalcon
Ron Walden (29)
"The departures of a range of Wallabies staff, including the highly-respected team manager Chris Webb, signal that the end is nigh for Jones."
"Jones has denied any contact with the Japan Rugby Football Union, although sources say he is in the frame for the role and could have a second interview next month."
"It’s understood he has clauses in his contract that allow him an exit should Rugby Australia fail to secure private investment funding and a centralised model."
That's basically all you need from it
(Mods please delete if i have quoted too much)
KentwellCup>ShuteShield
Ted Thorn (20)
Welp I cannot see us turning this around before the 2027 rugby world cup. lions tour is probably going to be an embarrassment. this golden decade is looking like iron.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
I thought I was the only one who had visions every time I heard Les Kiss. Not nightmarish though
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
All I can say is that I'm glad Les is back in Australia coaching and not in charge of some other lot. Perhaps he can step up to be Wallaby defence coach?
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Yeah, just because he played for the Kangaroos doesn't mean he's a Defensive genius whilst he was good defender personally. Goal kicking Winger...
Since he was HC of London Irish in the Premiership his sides conceded
2019/20: 28ppg - Ladder finish 10th
2020/21: 24ppg - Ladder finish 9th
2021/22: 27ppg - Ladder finish 8th
2022/23: 24ppg - Ladder finish 5th
Reds got an experienced set of hands when it didn't seem like a heap of coaches were on the market.
Having said this I would have him over Brett Hodgson.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Are you sure you don't want a narrow defence that leaves the winger open so you can see more tries against us?
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
The Great Dissenter
Frank Nicholson (4)
AFR: Hamish McLennan can’t stop, won’t stop partying in Paris
"On Wednesday night, McLennan co-hosted a luxurious party for rugby elites alongside ambassador Bird at Australia’s Paris embassy. The invitation, written in French, called the party a celebration of Rugby Australia’s “Golden Decade: La décennie dorée de sport Australien”. We’re told the title wasn’t referring to the past 10 dreadful years for the Wallabies, rather, the next decade, which will feature a British Lions tour and World Cup in Australia."
"Who is even paying for all this? We know the answer. During his failed stint running Channel Ten for Lachlan Murdoch, McLennan picked up the broadcast rights to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on the cheap. Media circles still talk about McLennan’s corporate hospitality in the Russian snow. But McLennan pushing ahead with holding opulent parties in Paris, long after the Wallabies embarrassment and with the game’s long-term finances still in limbo, shows the man has lost all judgement."
"McLennan can’t stop, won’t stop partying. Corporate Australia has its own Hank the Tank."
"On Wednesday night, McLennan co-hosted a luxurious party for rugby elites alongside ambassador Bird at Australia’s Paris embassy. The invitation, written in French, called the party a celebration of Rugby Australia’s “Golden Decade: La décennie dorée de sport Australien”. We’re told the title wasn’t referring to the past 10 dreadful years for the Wallabies, rather, the next decade, which will feature a British Lions tour and World Cup in Australia."
"Who is even paying for all this? We know the answer. During his failed stint running Channel Ten for Lachlan Murdoch, McLennan picked up the broadcast rights to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on the cheap. Media circles still talk about McLennan’s corporate hospitality in the Russian snow. But McLennan pushing ahead with holding opulent parties in Paris, long after the Wallabies embarrassment and with the game’s long-term finances still in limbo, shows the man has lost all judgement."
"McLennan can’t stop, won’t stop partying. Corporate Australia has its own Hank the Tank."
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Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
I don’t get this thinking and it’s an easy shot at someone while they are down.
Anyone with any minimal knowledge of a chairman role will understand it’s all about networking and generating relationships. The journalist knows better but it’s an easy headline and those that complain about this are bereft of any business knowledge. Hamish is a flog in many ways and might not be the right person for the role but of course anyone in his position is going to be in Paris the week of the World Cup final, or course they are going to use the embassy to host networking opportunities for people that might be looking to invest far more into the game than the drinks and food they will eat on the night. I’d be worried if they weren’t doing this
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Not surprising.
Bad optics to the general rugby fan? Sure.
But I hope he had all the main money people in Rugby at the event. Reality is all of these people and organisations are going to be in Australia over the next 5 years. We need our events to be a success and this means having the ‘big wigs’ buy in.
Bad optics to the general rugby fan? Sure.
But I hope he had all the main money people in Rugby at the event. Reality is all of these people and organisations are going to be in Australia over the next 5 years. We need our events to be a success and this means having the ‘big wigs’ buy in.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
At least quote the next part of the article, which actually concedes that his meetings, networking events, parties - whatever you want to call them - are paying dividends in some respects. As they did for the Sochi games in his former role. Business is business, and this is business.