Global Rapid Rugby

[swingpass]

In the video it is actually stated that they want to remove players from the defensive line and this could be one way they envisage doing that. I guess we'll have to wait and see in that regard. The removal of the mark in the 22 could be problematic. What I really don't want to see is aimless kicking. I'm not opposed to the use of the kick as a tactical weapon which might work out in regards to the 40/22 rule but removing the mark screams kick and hope which I hate.

They should just play on wider fields.

they should consider one less player - 14 a side. team choice - 7 or 8 forwards, 6 or 7 backs, the latter in particular would open up the field, named before the kick off, so one team might have a numerical advantage in the forwards/backs or both might be evenly matched.

 

[Derpus]

Why does every new idiot think that the rules are the issue and making the game more like unlimited tackle RL is of benefit?

Nothing wrong with a little experimentation.

Seems to me WR (World Rugby) have recognized an opportunity to fiddle with the rules in a low risk way.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

they should consider one less player - 14 a side. team choice - 7 or 8 forwards, 6 or 7 backs, the latter in particular would open up the field, named before the kick off, so one team might have a numerical advantage in the forwards/backs or both might be evenly matched.

No as that could actually be dangerous in regards to the scrum.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Why does every new idiot think that the rules are the issue and making the game more like unlimited tackle RL is of benefit?

Sport evolves. Rugby certainly has been through its lifespan. Most often glacially but still it has evolved.

GRR might offer an opportunity for some trial and error on concepts that are designed to make the game more viewer friendly particularly to new and emerging markets. The key will be to maintain the essence of the game. Things like the continued contest for possession around all structures within it.

 

[southsider]

I'd go as far as to suggest they are for all essentially purposes officially confirmed. Dan Carter, Sean McMahon and Duane Van Meulen all received specific mention as well.

I hope RA were smart enough to put a footnote in any sign off saying marquee players that are of national interest Eg McMahon - must go to the force so they are wallabies eligible

 

[Derpus]

I hope RA were smart enough to put a footnote in any sign off saying marquee players that are of national interest Eg McMahon - must go to the force so they are wallabies eligible

That sounds like restraint of trade to me.

 

[southsider]

That sounds like restraint of trade to me.

I was under the impression marquee players were centrally funded and then sent to whatever team needs them?

Am I wrong?

 

[Strewthcobber]

I hope RA were smart enough to put a footnote in any sign off saying marquee players that are of national interest Eg McMahon - must go to the force so they are wallabies eligible

Run out of Hong Kong now, so RA have very little say in how things are run. They pretty much just get to sanction games played in Australia and that's it.

They'd have no say at all as to where Aus qualified players could play

 

[Derpus]

I was under the impression marquee players were centrally funded and then sent to whatever team needs them?

Am I wrong?

Perhaps, but i doubt it. Think Dan Carter is signing a contract without knowing where he will end up? I think not.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Run out of Hong Kong now, so RA have very little say in how things are run. They pretty much just get to sanction games played in Australia and that's it.

They'd have no say at all as to where Aus qualified players could play

With a RWC coming up surely a player like McMahon would at the very least be hinted and wanting to be Wobs eligible. So unless RA opens up eligibility to players in GRR he'd likely be looking to end up at the Force.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Perhaps, but i doubt it. Think Dan Carter is signing a contract without knowing where he will end up? I think not.

I'm willing to bet good money if the Kobe Steelers aren't the Japanese in GRR that he'll end in either HK or Singapore.

 

[chibimatty]

I wonder if the Hong Kong team being called "South China" has something to with Jack Ma's South China Morning Post newspaper?

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

I wonder if the Hong Kong team being called "South China" has something to with Jack Ma's South China Morning Post newspaper?

Reading the HKRFU statement over on TWF it doesn't appear that he has any involvement.

 

[wamberal]

Could be an attempt to get some interest from "mainland" China.

 

[ForceFan]

I wonder if the Hong Kong team being called "South China" has something to with Jack Ma's South China Morning Post newspaper?

The goss is that HK will be playing some of their games in mainland China.

 

[ForceFan]

Why does every new idiot think that the rules are the issue and making the game more like unlimited tackle RL is of benefit?

These aren't Andrew Forrest's rule changes.
Andrew would be the first to admit that he's not qualified to contribute to the discussion.

The rule changes have come from people such as Matt Hodgson, Michael Lynagh et al.

Rest assured - if a rule doesn't achieve the desired outcome then it will be changed/dropped.

 

[dru]

These aren't Andrew Forrest's rule changes.
Andrew would be the firsdt to admit that he's not qualified to contribute to the discussion.

The rule changes have come from people such as Matt Hodgson, Michael Lynagh et al.

rest assured - if the rule doesn't achieve the desired outcome then it will be changed/dropped.

Let's hope so FF (Folau Fainga'a). I'm not comfortable with some of it.

Rugby is rugby.

I'm not interested in supporting some kind of odd new age rugby league.

 

[southsider]

Let's hope so FF (Folau Fainga'a). I'm not comfortable with some of it.

Rugby is rugby.

I'm not interested in supporting some kind of odd new age rugby league.

It does have more than a passing resemblence to a bastardised hybrid of league and union. Buuuut who knows give it a crack and if it fails it fails

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

It does have more than a passing resemblence to a bastardised hybrid of league and union. Buuuut who knows give it a crack and if it fails it fails

I'm hoping for it to become more of a catalyst for something better down the road in regards to Super Rugby and Australian Rugby in general.

 

[wamberal]

I have said before that at the end of the day, the best possible thing that could happen for us is for a "bastardised hybrid" to emerge.


Imagine a game that embraced the best players and the best rules, of the NRL and traditional rugby. That would be a domestic competition that could lead to something big.