CAS Rugby 2024

[AroundTheAnkles]

Sigh. I know, I know, it's a losing battle. But I was at Lyon to watch the Wallabies play their worst game ever against Wales, and I left believing more strongly than ever that the structure of our game needs work. Take a look at schoolboy rugby in, say, Auckland and you'll see that the school 1st XVs are split into three divisions, with scope to move between them. So the best play the best, there's room for aspiration to higher divisions, and the schools that want to play more or less socially can do that and have fun and love the game. New Zealand does OK at Rugby, and takes pride in its traditions, but it doesn't tell it schools only to play against the same people it played against 130 years ago. Because that would be dumb.

The divisions are not the problem. It is the number of games played each year. When you were in Lyon you might have checked out some U16 or U19 rugby. Regardless of division, the boys in France are playing 30 plus games per year. I wouldn’t change the traditional associations at all. However, perhaps extend the season to allow the top 2 or 3 schools in each association nationally plus 1 or 2 Barbarians teams to capture good players at weak schools playoff for an All Australians championship. In reality, changing school rugby is deck chairs and titanic stuff, if the pro game is broke and the value of tv rights can’t be increased. There is probably one or more world class Australian XV worth of players offshore appearing for other countries and clubs and unavailable to Super rugby or the Wallabies.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Safe to say Waverley is just superior. Throughout all ages and levels of footy they are always top 2. And the depth of these teams is shown.

Agree, Waverley is the only CAS school that could fit into the GPS in terms of depth and consistency.

 

[Snort]

Agree, Waverley is the only CAS school that could fit into the GPS in terms of depth and consistency.

Not really sure what this means. Do Grammar and High "fit in"? Also, Shore last won the 1st XV competition outright in 1969 (although they have shared a couple of premierships since then), and they have been weak for a number of years - do they "fit in"? How about Newington, who have strong 1sts and A teams and pretty much nothing else? If this is your idea of an effective competition, I despair.

 

[moa999]

Looks like Knox is listing the home game v Cranbrook on 15 June as their Centenary game. Think that's Rd. 3.
Not sure how many other home games they have in 2024.

(Also cricket against Trinity on 10 Feb)

 

[Props are People too]

Looks like Knox is listing the home game v Cranbrook on 15 June as their Centenary game. Think that's Rd. 3.
Not sure how many other home games they have in 2024.

(Also cricket against Trinity on 10 Feb)

Other highlights will be Joeys trial on 4 May at home for Gala day, Waves at home on 3 August to potentially decide the comp and 10 August Barker away last game.

 

[Nevergiveup]

Your a good and fair man, thank you, what I said applies to all schools and boys/girls, life is so much after school.
Bring on 2024, I believe Knox will be a major Rugby force to win the title, give us some insight please?

No idea on Knox form until a few trial games have been completed but 6 boys played in yesterday’s NSW u17 7’s against QLD so they will be a fit & mobile team in 2024

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

No idea on Knox form until a few trial games have been completed but 6 boys played in yesterday’s NSW u17 7’s against QLD so they will be a fit & mobile team in 2024

Where can we find that team list?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The divisions are not the problem. It is the number of games played each year. When you were in Lyon you might have checked out some U16 or U19 rugby. Regardless of division, the boys in France are playing 30 plus games per year. I wouldn’t change the traditional associations at all. However, perhaps extend the season to allow the top 2 or 3 schools in each association nationally plus 1 or 2 Barbarians teams to capture good players at weak schools playoff for an All Australians championship. In reality, changing school rugby is deck chairs and titanic stuff, if the pro game is broke and the value of tv rights can’t be increased. There is probably one or more world class Australian XV worth of players offshore appearing for other countries and clubs and unavailable to Super rugby or the Wallabies.

Bang on. No surprise that even NZ has fallen back in recent years in the U20s. Can watch how France basically dismissed NZ last year in the JWC. NZ only got some tries only off broken play.

The kids have 100+ games played on the opposition at this level. NZ catch up in the pros due to competition for jobs later and the fact they don't just leap frog the pack because you played NZ Schools. Everyone goes and plays Club and earn your way up.

 

[Nevergiveup]

Where can we find that team list?

Not sure why it’s so hard to find??? I found it on the nswrugby instagram page:

New South Wales Rugby Union on Instagram: "Congratulations to all selected in the NSWRU Youth 7's team Catch them at Riverwood this Sunday as they clash against Queensland in the Battle of the Border Sunday 4th February ⏰ From 10:30 AM Riverwo

732 likes, 4 comments - nswrugby on January 29, 2024: "Congratulations to all selected in the NSWRU Youth 7's team Catch them at Riverwood this Sunday as they clash against Queensland in the Battle of the Border Sunday 4th February ⏰ From 10:30 AM Riverwood Park, NSW".

www.instagram.com

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Not sure why it’s so hard to find??? I found it on the nswrugby instagram page:

New South Wales Rugby Union on Instagram: "Congratulations to all selected in the NSWRU Youth 7's team Catch them at Riverwood this Sunday as they clash against Queensland in the Battle of the Border Sunday 4th February ⏰ From 10:30 AM Riverwo

732 likes, 4 comments - nswrugby on January 29, 2024: "Congratulations to all selected in the NSWRU Youth 7's team Catch them at Riverwood this Sunday as they clash against Queensland in the Battle of the Border Sunday 4th February ⏰ From 10:30 AM Riverwood Park, NSW".

www.instagram.com

Thanks! A dozen google searches and I came up with donuts

 

[Nevergiveup]

Thanks! A dozen google searches and I came up with donuts

Also don’t understand why the NSW U18’s squad isn’t listed anywhere??? They are playing 2 games on the 26th Feb &March 2nd and can only find a mention of the squad in the daily telegraph!

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Also don’t understand why the NSW U18’s squad isn’t listed anywhere??? They are playing 2 games on the 26th Feb &March 2nd and can only find a mention of the squad in the daily telegraph!

Are there many school boys in that squad?

 

[Nevergiveup]

Screenshot of the team attached.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Screenshot of the team attached.

I hope they aren't too attached to this squad. There a lot of other boys that should get a look in, some have developed, others missed a season through injury etc. I would hope for the sake of rugby development that the squad spots are all up for grabs once the schoolboy and club season gets underway.

In someways the idea of playing a rep fixture before any other games have been played in the season highlights the development issues in Australian rugby. They go very narrow, very early, stick blindly to favourites (embedded biases) and thereby limit competition and standards.

 

[Nevergiveup]

I hope they aren't too attached to this squad. There a lot of other boys that should get a look in, some have developed, others missed a season through injury etc. I would hope for the sake of rugby development that the squad spots are all up for grabs once the schoolboy and club season gets underway.

In someways the idea of playing a rep fixture before any other games have been played in the season highlights the development issues in Australian rugby. They go very narrow, very early, stick blindly to favourites (embedded biases) and thereby limit competition and standards.

agree AA. I don’t believe they have ever played a XV’s Rep game this early before and there are/will be a heap of new talent playing in all associations that deserve a look in this year.

 

[Masked Crusader]

agree AA. I don’t believe they have ever played a XV’s Rep game this early before and there are/will be a heap of new talent playing in all associations that deserve a look in this year.

I heard from a certain schools sports master that they are pretty pissed about this. If you look at the list there are a number of probable 1st 8 rowers that aren’t able to row as they were for forced to make a choice.

 

[The Lock]

I hope they aren't too attached to this squad. There a lot of other boys that should get a look in, some have developed, others missed a season through injury etc. I would hope for the sake of rugby development that the squad spots are all up for grabs once the schoolboy and club season gets underway.

In someways the idea of playing a rep fixture before any other games have been played in the season highlights the development issues in Australian rugby. They go very narrow, very early, stick blindly to favourites (embedded biases) and thereby limit competition and standards.

Agreed, There has been no selection trials. A lot of talent has been missed by the Waratahs this time. Why the younger boys are being brought up is ridiculous. They will get there chance next year it is after all U18s not 17s. develop the U18 Talent . then repeat next year. No wonder so many boys go to leauge or overseas. The Franchises are not developing there own stock.

 

[Footy248]

Good that they have rugby to console them about their HSC performance.

Fair enough

 

[Footy1]

Barker Fixtures

 

[moa999]

Only one game v GPS schools for Barker.
Max would be three as GPS 2-round comp starts 18-May.

And once again with only two games before the winter school holidays, going to make it hard for the CAS selectors.