Where to for Super Rugby?

[Quick Hands]

Remember folks that SANZAAR decisions are unanimous - if we get shafted, we have to agree to it.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Remember folks that SANZAAR decisions are unanimous - if we get shafted, we have to agree to it.

Which is why we should be demanding that the competition runs for 18 rounds with no byes so we can have both home and away derby matches. Nothing less.

 

[Braveheart81]

We should throw a spanner in the works demanding that the Crusaders get cut. They're in a failed city that still partly lies in ruins and the risks of serious earthquakes are constant.

 

[KevinO]

We should throw a spanner in the works demanding that the Crusaders get cut. They're in a failed city that still partly lies in ruins and the risks of serious earthquakes are constant.

I love how NZ wants to go to 15 teams but keep the Sunwolves.

How is a team that has won one game and only gets together for 3 weeks pre-season still allowed to stay in Super Rugby (Takes the Super our of Super Rugby). 3 conferences worked, it had it's fault but its the only solution with out making the draw turn into a dogs bolax.

 

[Tex]

We should throw a spanner in the works demanding that the Crusaders get cut. They're in a failed city that still partly lies in ruins and the risks of serious earthquakes are constant.

It would be the easiest trolling of NZ media. Guaranteed hit.

 

[zer0]

I love how NZ wants to go to 15 teams but keep the Sunwolves.

How is a team that has won one game and only gets together for 3 weeks pre-season still allowed to stay in Super Rugby (Takes the Super our of Super Rugby). 3 conferences worked, it had it's fault but its the only solution with out making the draw turn into a dogs bolax.

The NZRU is looking to expand its presence in Japan, hence why they're wanting the Sunwolves retained.

This is also the reason why I doubt that any fanciful renegade Australian-Japanese competition -- as mooted by some on here -- would succeed. The NZRU would be much more likely to secure the Japanese connection than the ARU.

 

[mudskipper]

The NZRU is actively looking to expand its presence in Japan, hence why they're wanting the Sunwolves retained.

This is also the reason why I doubt that any fanciful renegade Australian-Japanese competition -- as mooted by some on here -- would succeed. The NZRU would be much more likely to secure the Japanese connection than the ARU.

let'em go... if they want japanese brides... sure wont be Super Rugby... I guess they'll call it SUN Rugby...

 

[KevinO]

let'em go. if they want japanese brides. sure wont be Super Rugby. I guess they'll call it SUN Rugby.

Problem is I don't think the ARU has the balls to stand up to NZ.

 

[Tex]

Seriously, surely someone on the ARU phone hookup has been spilling the beans to a journo by now.

 

[KOB1987]

It's funny, GAGR have put this up on Twitter:

And this old mate has got genuinely upset about the idea!

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@GAGR GC Koalas And WS Brumbies?!! So No Melb,WA Or ACT Anymore?!!, This Is Complete Madness If True.

 

[Tex]

Hook, line and sinker

 

[dru]

It would be the easiest trolling of NZ media. Guaranteed hit.

Not in the best of taste though.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

We should throw a spanner in the works demanding that the Crusaders get cut. They're in a failed city that still partly lies in ruins and the risks of serious earthquakes are constant.

 

[Rebels3]

It's funny, GAGR have put this up on Twitter:

And this old mate has got genuinely upset about the idea!

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@GAGR GC Koalas And WS Brumbies?!! So No Melb,WA Or ACT Anymore?!!, This Is Complete Madness If True.

Surprised its not

East Shore Pulver's (Just for commercial gains, must buy corporate box to watch a game. Not just on Pay TV, but PPV on Pay TV).

Sydney Papworth's (based on amateurism, targeting the grassroots of Sydney's Private schools. Taking things back to the good old days with cotton jerseys and the structure that saw Australia be the world's best the past 100 years)

Brisbane Bronco's Red (The bronco's can finally obsorb all fans within the city. This is their feeder club from players from private schools)

Fox Sports Swans (played out of the Fox studios, also allows them to put more coverage on Fox AFL channel. Tactical coach Phil Kearns, motivational talker George Gregan, Business administrator Greg Martin, Strength and Conditioning Rod Kafer and Head Coach Sean Maloney)

 

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“When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always get worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better.”

―Malcolm Forbes

 

[TOCC]

Gee there's a lot of ill-informed and spiteful commentary here.

One fact that is a real fact is that some investment decisions that were taken about the money turned out poorly. That does happen, in the best regulated organisations.

Get a grip, chaps.

This is a photo of SANZAAR all patting themselves on the back for a job well done in signing off on the current format, a format which is now killing the competition.

There's little to defend in how SANZAAR and the ARU have handled this whole debacle, from the moment the rumours of culling a team started to now, where meetings are capturing more headlines in major newspaper then the actual season..

It's a debacle mate, stop defending those who have made shitty decisions which have compromised the future of the code in this country.

 

[Quick Hands]

This is a photo of SANZAAR all patting themselves on the back for a job well done in signing off on the current format, a format which is now killing the competition.

There's little to defend in how SANZAAR and the ARU have handled this whole debacle, from the moment the rumours of culling a team started to now, where meetings are capturing more headlines in major newspaper then the actual season..

It's a debacle mate, stop defending those who have made shitty decisions which have compromised the future of the code in this country.

Reminds me of this lot.

 

[Omar Comin']

 

[Dan54]

Which is why we should be demanding that the competition runs for 18 rounds with no byes so we can have both home and away derby matches. Nothing less.

Yep Working ,but only trouble is how does anyone DEMAND anything where everyone has to agree? And to be honest the byes are needed I think or you may have the MAIN people-the players kicking up!

 

[Dan54]

I love how NZ wants to go to 15 teams but keep the Sunwolves.

How is a team that has won one game and only gets together for 3 weeks pre-season still allowed to stay in Super Rugby (Takes the Super our of Super Rugby). 3 conferences worked, it had it's fault but its the only solution with out making the draw turn into a dogs bolax.

I think you will find everyone wants to keep Sunwolves, it's called Asian money from TV, not sure who says only NZRU is the only ones who want them.