Opinion Rugby Union - General News and Comment

[S J]

I feel RU has shot itself in he foot - a few times. I agree with StG about their CEO. She hardly inspires confidence.

They have made poor judgements - eg the loss of a team - but too many in the first place; and virtually killed the local comps - ie who won the last GF in Sydney ? Remember Randwick, Easts, Uni and others ?

We joined an overseas comp and let our internal one die. Plus - I guess - we don't win.

One of their top players made a personal comment and they went haywire. A noisy minority attacked them - people who probably don't watch, play or even go, to games. And they tried to appease their major sponsor - who had a direct conflict of interest. Whether you agree with the comment or not - is irrelevant - if it had been ignored and/or treated better it would not have caused the problems it has - or the court case/payout etc.

They listen to the twitter brigade - a small minority who for some reason get attention.

The Fox TV thing is the final nail. They can see blood in the water and want it for a much cheaper price. RU might be best taking it and trying to rebuild. It gives them good coverage and helps the code.

I'd say their CEO will not accept the offer and go to Optus. Thus killing the code even more.

 

[S J]

I guess they have to go somewhere.

 

[stanleyg]

I don't mind the womens 7"s but the Australian super thugby teams and the wobblies leave a lot of be desired.
You virtually have to be a rusted on since birth follower to stomach their play.
Hiring Deans didn't help, Hiring Castle even less help.
If they don't drastically change their play and attitude to handling freedom of speech it will be back to a park sport sadly.

 

[Southy]

Rugby Australia set to axe CEO Raelene Castle and bring in former skipper Phil Kearns

Time looks to have run out on Raelene Castle’s tenure as Rugby Australia CEO.

www.news.com.au

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[S J]

Rugby Australia set to axe CEO Raelene Castle and bring in former skipper Phil Kearns

Time looks to have run out on Raelene Castle’s tenure as Rugby Australia CEO.

www.news.com.au

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Yes - where did her reputation come from. I've only seen her in two jobs and both were disasters.

 

[Southy]

Yes - where did her reputation come from. I've only seen her in two jobs and both were disasters.

I think she ticked some of the boxes, she ticked the box for being a woman and she ticked the box for being gay, but they forgot about whether she ticked the box for being competent?
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[Southy]

Looks like Israel Folau was the big winner with a huge payout just before rugby goes broke.........the Lord works in mysterious ways.

Rugby Australia is in serious trouble, with former Wallabies captains questioning current leadership

Up to 15 former Wallabies captains unite to raise questions about the leadership of the current administration, with some predicting new management within a fortnight.

www.abc.net.au

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[Bazza]

Mate it 7 points...then 1 point for a goal. dropball. Union - it's like f'n wogball most f'n games.

 

[S J]

Are they mad - going broke and they offer $1m pa to a kid.

Teenage sensation Joseph Suaalii is set to commit to the 15-man code after Rugby Australia got under the guard of South Sydney with a stunning $3 million offer.

Teen star Suaalii set to accept monster $3m deal to commit to rugby

At a time when the code is battling financial problems, Rugby Australia has made a 16-year-old wunderkind an instant millionaire.

www.smh.com.au

 

[The_Fanatical_Rooster]

Yes, I think they are S J!

They are nearly broke, aren't they? Maybe they see it as a marketing ploy and an investment in their recovery, but boy it is a big gamble. Even bigger than Trent Barrett's challenge at the Bulldogs over the next three seasons!