Super Rugby 2023

[Stargazer]

Good chance it's finished before the stadium in Chch.

[Kiwiwomble]

looks like a great location, dont know what kind of numbers the raiders get but 30k seems to be the sweet spot for these kinds of venues

[antipodean]

@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:

Good chance it's finished before the stadium in Chch.

Unlikely. The government isn't a huge fan of sport and wants to spend cash on the tram. This has been discussed for years and gone nowhere and the current Chief Minister thinks sinking more money into the shithole known as Bruce Stadium is a better idea. That alone speaks volumes. Everyone who has ever gone out there knows it's unsuitable. There's no supporting infrastructure and it's fucking shit: No pubs or restaurants nearby. Shitty bus service back into the city.

[Crucial]

@antipodean said in Super Rugby 2023:

@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:

Good chance it's finished before the stadium in Chch.

Unlikely. The government isn't a huge fan of sport and wants to spend cash on the tram. This has been discussed for years and gone nowhere and the current Chief Minister thinks sinking more money into the shithole known as Bruce Stadium is a better idea. That alone speaks volumes. Everyone who has ever gone out there knows it's unsuitable. There's no supporting infrastructure and it's fucking shit: No pubs or restaurants nearby. Shitty bus service back into the city.

You forgot to mention that it sucks in every bit of cold wind that exists in Australia.

That proposed location would be excellent if backed by good public transport.

[game_film]

Anyone know if we’re getting new jerseys for the NZ teams next season, or just Oz, Drua and Moana?

[Stargazer]

@game_film I'm not sure about this, but don't they usually get new jerseys after 2 seasons? They had new jerseys for the 2022 season, so I'd expect them to wear the same in 2023.

[game_film]

@Stargazer Yeah, usually 2 years but just wondering given the others changed already. I still haven’t made my mind up on last year’s, whether I like them or not.

[Yeetyaah]

@game_film nah the kiwi teams are 22/23 so nothing new til after

[Daffy Jaffy]

Reds 2023 home Jersey -

[Dan54]

@Daffy-Jaffy Reds one looks ok, mind you I don't get into excitement over what jersey looks like as I never buy them. All a jersey needs to do is help me tell 2 teams apart on field.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2023:

@Daffy-Jaffy Reds one looks ok, mind you I don't get into excitement over what jersey looks like as I never buy them. All a jersey needs to do is help me tell 2 teams apart on field.

2020 has entered the building

Reds jersey looks ok, huge sponsor but at least its just the logo

[antipodean]

@Daffy-Jaffy said in Super Rugby 2023:

Reds 2023 home Jersey -

The Bank of New South Wales sponsoring Queensland.

[Kiwiwomble]

@antipodean i did not realise Westpac started as the Bank of NSW, learning things early today

[Dan54]

@antipodean said in Super Rugby 2023:

@Daffy-Jaffy said in Super Rugby 2023:

Reds 2023 home Jersey -
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The Bank of New South Wales sponsoring Queensland.

Well when I used to go and watch at Ballymore, used to hear the announcer say the Queensland Reds sponsored by Canterbury, are playing the Canterbury Crusaders, that was strange.

[Stargazer]

NZ Preseason games confirmed thus far:

• Friday 10 February 2023 - Valley Rugby Club, Weston, Oamaru - 5.30pm
  Highlanders v Crusaders

• Saturday 11 February 2023 - Mahurangi RFC - 2.00pm
  Blues v Hurricanes
  (11.00am: ‘Blues Cup’ - Game of Three Halves between North Harbour, Northland and Auckland development players, followed by an open training of the Blues Women's team)

• Friday 17 February 2023 - Levin Domain - 5.00pm
  Hurricanes v Crusaders

• Friday 17 February 2023 - Queenstown Rec Ground - 6.00pm
  Highlanders v Moana Pasifika

[Crucial]

@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:

Friday 17 February 2023 - Queenstown Rec Ground - 6.00pm
Highlanders v Moana Pasifika

Like that one. Few beers at the Crown and wander over to jump the fence.

[Tim]

@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:

Saturday 11 February 2023 - Mahurangi RFC - 2.00pm
Blues v Hurricanes
(11.00am: ‘Blues Cup’ - Game of Three Halves between North Harbour, Northland and Auckland development players, followed by an open training of the Blues Women's team)

That'll be a good day out. Local food and beer in the tents.

[Dan54]

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[Kiwiwomble]

pretty tidy heritage/retro jersey

[Canes4life]

@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2023:

pretty tidy heritage/retro jersey

That heritage jersey is niicccce.