Aussie Pro Rugby

[Nepia]

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:

Kayo is a crap app so I'm glad that the rugby is on Stan.

I remember it being a godsend when it started but the number of people I see complaining about the app service these days is not insignificant.

The A-League followers furious with Paramount+ are bigger in number.

It's been fine for me outside of a few odd occasions, whereas Kayo is shit every time I use it.

[KiwiMurph]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/04/13/revealed-rugby-australias-game-changing-pe-bid-takes-shape-and-why-its-essential-to-centralisation-push/

[NTA]

@KiwiMurph "shuffle the deck chairs, Jeeves, we've got icebergs to hit!"

It all sounds great but these guys are only dealing with the top end of things, and completely ignoring where the fanbase (mostly) comes from: grassroots.

I think they do it fairly well in QLD and the smaller Unions, but as part of the realignment, NSW Rugby needs actual reform below the professional level.

Too many competitions. No vision for the future.

[KiwiMurph]

[Dan54]

@KiwiMurph not sure why you replace jokers just going to a camp. Does Jones need a certain number to do skills he wants to do?

[Stargazer]

Nathan Williamson  /  Apr 17, 2023

Brad Thorn to step down as Queensland Reds coach

The Queensland Reds have confirmed coach Brad Thorn will step down at the end of the season.

[Dan54]

@Stargazer Not really a surprise Thorn hinted very strongly after Brumbies game he was done.

[Stargazer]

Western Force Media  /  Apr 17, 2023

Annual Spring Series Confirmed

The Western Force is thrilled to announce the addition of an annual Spring Series into the season fixture kicking off with the Cheetahs in late August.

[Stargazer]

Waratahs Media  /  Apr 18, 2023

Nephi Leatigaga joins Waratahs on injury cover contract

[NTA]

@Stargazer cue the long line of Aussies, not even involved in the game, asking why we don't sign a young guy from onshore

[Stargazer]

Nathan Williamson  /  Apr 18, 2023

Junior Wallabies confirm April training squad

[Bovidae]

Apart from Austin Anderson, are there any other NZ-born players in that squad? Cullen Gray is also in the Brumbies system but maybe too young to be considered this year.

[Stargazer]

Rugby Victoria | News | Fixtures & Results

Rugby Victoria is a member and founding union of Rugby Australia. It is the governing body Rugby Union in Victoria.

[Stargazer]

Rugby Victoria | News | Fixtures & Results

Rugby Victoria is a member and founding union of Rugby Australia. It is the governing body Rugby Union in Victoria.

[KiwiMurph]

@Stargazer Great headline haha

[Duluth]

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

[Nepia]

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

Is he automatically eligible for the Wallabies?

[Duluth]

@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

Is he automatically eligible for the Wallabies?

I haven't seen it mentioned. I'm sure they'd be talking that angle up if they could

[Nepia]

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:

@Duluth said in Aussie Rugby:

That might turn out to be a big loss to NZ rugby

I blame Ieremia

Is he automatically eligible for the Wallabies?

I haven't seen it mentioned. I'm sure they'd be talking that angle up if they could

So he might not be a loss? Still a chance he could return?

[Tim]

Will size really matter in Eddie Jones' first Wallabies back row?

Eddie Jones has a number of permutations to consider in the Wallabies loose forwards.