Global Rapid Rugby
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Kpc
Herbert Moran (7)
In Russia, the discussion on the participation of Enisei-STM and Krasny Yar in Rapid Rugby flames up. Some fans do not believe in this. But the EPCR has officially announced that there will no longer be qualifications for the Challenge Cup. So the path for Krasnoyarsk clubs in Europe is closed. Remains the Asia-Pacific direction. They incidentally have more advantages than the Challenge Cup in terms of distance, climate, time zone and more matches.
Informative interview with Mark Evans, new CEO of Global Rapid Rugby.
(Listen from 41:42)
Announcement next week.
(Perhaps the day of the Western Force Awards night - Friday, 15 Nov?????)
(Listen from 41:42)
Announcement next week.
(Perhaps the day of the Western Force Awards night - Friday, 15 Nov?????)
Kpc
Herbert Moran (7)
Many Russians have very strong skepticism. For many, Rapid is a different universe. Therefore, I made a map for them and painted the pros and cons of the Russian Premier League and Rapid Rugby for Krasnoyarsk clubs. Rapid turned out to be much more interesting, and the costs are comparable to the costs in the Russian league.
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Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Kpc using a Mercator map is a little bit misleading. The distances across the Globe nearer the Poles is exaggerated, and I also note you have not shown any travel to Perth.
But, be that as it may, I like your passion and hope for your sake as well as for rugby generally in the Krasnoyarsk region that something does come from your efforts.
But, be that as it may, I like your passion and hope for your sake as well as for rugby generally in the Krasnoyarsk region that something does come from your efforts.
Announcement re 2020 season with fixture.
Team Asia details still to come.
(Must be some interesting talks happening....would be good to be a fly on the wall.)
Team Asia details still to come.
(Must be some interesting talks happening....would be good to be a fly on the wall.)
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Is Manuma an evolution of the Kagifa team from early this year or a entirely different venture altogether?
Kpc
Herbert Moran (7)
I took a regular Google map. I indicated only the directions of the regular season. For Rapid, a possible Northern Conference. Perth will then be in the South. The transfer of the Enisei and the Krasny Yar with Western Force is possible only in the playoffs. Also, I did not show the distance in the Challenge Cup to France, Italy and the British Islands. These are bonus games. The total distance in Rapid for Krasnoyarsk residents will even decrease. Hong Kong, Shanghai are even closer than many Russian cities.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
The original tweet mentioned partnering with China. Which suggests that they'll be feeding the soon to be announced Asian based team. Regarding Singapore. Apparently the relationship between the Union and the management of the AP Dragons soured to the point they pulled the plug. Hopefully they pop up again soon and renter the league.
Kpc
Herbert Moran (7)
I analyzed the calendar. I conclude that participation in the Rapid for Krasnoyarsk clubs will be much cheaper than in the European Challenge Cup. There are double guest matches. Also, guests will be able to fly to Krasnoyarsk for two games in a row. If there is a Northern Conference, then flying to Oceania and Australia will need to be a maximum of 1-2 times a season in the playoffs. Very good logistics and a professional calendar taking into account the interests of all teams.
Aurelius
Ted Thorn (20)
Wow.
Twiggy said he'd do it, and I dare say there would have been some skepticism that he would follow through, but follow through he has. Bravo.
Hopefully the broadcast details will follow soon, along with some marquee signings.
Aurelius
Ted Thorn (20)
A potential variant of the Northern Conference of the GRR in the 2021 season. In English.
I agree, they look like a natural fit for a future northern conference, but based on your map the southern conference is looking a little light!
I'd suggest maybe 2024 or 2025 is a little more realistic. Let GRR get bedded in for a couple of years, attract enough teams to fill a southern conference then go the two-conference route. There's no doubt that, say, a Western Force/Krasny Yar championship match would be a terrific spectacle.
Kpc
Herbert Moran (7)
In principle, this is an approximate option. But if there is a Japanese team or\and Korean team, it is logical to add them to the North. And Malaysia and Singapore add to the South. I hope this takes a maximum of 1-2 years.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Interested to see if team Asia is the China - nz tie up. As commercially for my mind needs a Japanese team (sunwolves 2021?), a nz team and another oz team (ideally western Sydney - not sure whatever happened to western Sydney bid as I thought it was only meant to be not ready this year).
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
A bloke over on PlanetRugby who mentioned Taiwan was saying that it is linked to a Super Rugby franchise. A NZ Super Rugby franchise.