The future of NZ Rugby

taniwharugby

Future looks bleak with SR Aussie doing it better...

"While the general standard of play in New Zealand has been superior, Super Rugby AU matches have been closer and more unpredictable, with 80 per cent of games decided by less than 10 points compared to just 56 per cent in New Zealand".

Linden criticises New Zealand's table model that rids the competition of a finals system, contrasting to Australia's version which will have second and third on the table play in a qualifying final, with the winner then facing the top seed in the decider.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12353415&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb

Kirwan

@taniwharugby That's a funny take on it all.

I've really enjoyed the games in our slice of Super Rugby. Games have been competitive, even though the Chiefs have not had the wins they have been a refs call or a slice of luck away from having some success.

Pretty much every team can beat the other team, Aussies certainly can't say that.

KiwiMurph

It's a Daily Telegraph article.

That's all you need to know.

Kiwiwomble

very strange, i thought most of our games had been famously close, one of if not the biggest blow outs was us v Saders and that had two late tries that skewed things

Chris

@taniwharugby

What a load of complete twaddle
We have a massive gap in standard,Skill,intensity and excitement from the fans between both comps.

Bovidae

I couldn't find a recent thread about the Heartland Competition. This was an interesting read focusing on the plight of the smaller provinces at the moment.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/300087541/coronavirus-rugby-bosses-fretting-over-covidcrippled-heartland-championship