Nonu, Bastareaud, Mtawarira, Ioane, Ranger: The international stars set for Major League Rugby kick-off this weekend

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gs 42 minutes ago

Underpants, duvet covers and Louis Bielle-Biarrey

Thank you. Graham

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gs 42 minutes ago

Underpants, duvet covers and Louis Bielle-Biarrey

That’s very kind; thank you. Graham

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Mzilikazi 45 minutes ago

'Ulster, though no one wants to admit it, isn't much more than a development province right now.'

“I was wondering if the AIL had clubs that were on the tipping point of wanting to become pro, how close could they get to a current Ulster etc”.

The Irish structure has always been the International team at the top, then the four provinces, then the clubs below that. Before the pro era in each province there were senior clubs playing each other, and that was pretty much “ring fenced”…no relegation or promotion. Then below that a series of junior leagues. The top players in the international scene played in the Five Nations(before Italy came in), and against the touring All Blacks or Springboks initially, then later Australia and Argentina came in. Actually I would need to go back and check the history of the teams coming onto the scene ie other than the Ab’s and Boks.

Those International players would only play for their province three times each year in the Inter Pro games, with the Bok, AB etc games only in tour years. Rest of the time, every single Int. player played club rugby every weekend.

Pro era dawned, and the four provinces became the sole pro teams, feeding up to the Int. team. There is no prospect as far as I can see of any AIL team ever becoming professional. Deepete, or someone living in Ireland would know more than I do, but what happens is fringe and academy players can play in the AIL, giving them game time they would not get otherwise. Top International players would rarely play at AIL level.

I think in Australia the tyranny of distance inhibits an AIL type structure. Ireland is tiny, good rail and road sytems, and it is easy to play in Cork, Limerick, Dublin, any where, weekend after weekend. Imagine an All Australian league, and travelling from Townsville for a game in Margaret River, etc. etc.

“I actually had the tables up and had no idea who was who lol”. Neither do I in some cases. A lot of new clubs since I played/lived in Ireland…I have to check who some are !!

Good discussion here JW. Have enjoyed it.

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gs 58 minutes ago

2025 Lions' selection: An idiot's guide

I think your ‘something to prove’ point is spot on. Ian McGeechan always used to say that Lions’ tours ‘made players’. Consequently, you’re looking for guys whom you sense will rise to the occasion and, perhaps, surprise themselves as much as anyone else. Should’ve put all this into the piece, shouldn’t I? Graham

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Rebeccakirby 1 hour ago

'France may leave top players at home but will still be serious contenders in New Zealand'

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fl 1 hour ago

2025 Lions' selection: An idiot's guide

“it’s these selections which can define the tour”

I hadn’t realised how true this was. Looking back, I reckon the most left-field selections in 2021 were Conan (who started all three tests), Daly (who featured in all three tests, including once as a starter), Aki (who started one test), and Simmonds (who got one cap off the bench).

I wonder how much of this is down to the thought that Gatland put into their selections (perhaps the core group of 25 were selected purely on the basis of being good at rugby, whereas the more surprising selections were chosen on the basis of adding something specific to a test side), or to the fact that the more surprising selections came into camp feeling they had something to prove, so rose to the occasion in training and midweek games moreso than the established names did.

Either way - will be interesting to see how things play out this time around!

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Rebeccakirby 1 hour ago

Fin Smith: Northampton Saints face battle to keep England star

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Rebeccakirby 1 hour ago

Fin Smith: Northampton Saints face battle to keep England star

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gs 1 hour ago

2025 Lions' selection: An idiot's guide

Firstly, thanks for reading the piece. I suspect, like you, that Farrell’s choice will have more green and less white and that, bar Kinghorn, the French options are unlikely. Lions’ selections, in my experience, follow a pattern; there’s 25 or so guys on whom everyone can broadly agree but it’s the final dozen who provoke real debate and, often, it’s these selections which can define the tour. It’s the best parlour game in rugby, isn’t it? Can’t wait to see whom Faz picks. Graham

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Rebeccakirby 2 hours ago

Crusaders prepare for 'dangerous in all elements' Chiefs game-breaker

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Cantab 2 hours ago

'There's a lot of rugby knowledge': David Havili's reasoning behind in-form backline

Crusader's wingers scoring lots of tries shows the players inside them are doing an excellent job. The clunky backline of last year has disappeared and is now quite possibly the best in the competition. Expect the Crusaders to hit the overall lead once the bye anomaly is caught up on. Did have some doubts on Havili as captain but he has certainly stood up hasn’t he?

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WillStewart 2 hours ago

Super Rugby Pacific's rebirth can finally restore the missing All Blacks edge

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Late Alessandro Izekor try sees Benetton snatch win over Edinburgh

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Ireland announce team and new captain for Six Nations opener against France

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Scarlets play-off hopes hit by home defeat to Stormers

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Rebeccakirby 3 hours ago

Why the ‘State of Origin’ will have a big say in Schmidt’s Wallabies selection

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Rebeccakirby 3 hours ago

Mick Cleary: 'England are back among the heavyweights.'

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Andrew Nichols 3 hours ago

'There's a lot of rugby knowledge': David Havili's reasoning behind in-form backline

Well if he makes Razors squad, he’d best deliver as he’s had a few chances at test level over the yrs and hasnt consistently.set the world on fire. Like Reece, he looks great at this level but in the tough stuff of tests where its just that bit faster and gaps close more quickly…

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BA 6 hours ago

Fijian Drua secure star flyhalf Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula on new deal

How good is that!! Must be doing it for ❤️and not just money as there would be some cash out there for young fulla good already only going to get better

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JW 7 hours ago

'Ulster, though no one wants to admit it, isn't much more than a development province right now.'

TBH, and is the case over here with many of fans as well, I prefer the idea of the AIL and NPC (Currie Cup) being the true heart beat/cornerstone of the domestic rugby scene.

As per Miz question, how does a team go about that rise you reckon? Someone got hold of the club and drove an interest in participation back with it, or just another generational thing?

Also, a question I gave Miz, do you think the AIL has the ability to go somehere, be more than what it is now, like the Championship over in England etc? If it doesn’t get the same spotlight as those other examples ofc, it might do already? Sydney club footy has several thousand attend its finals games etc.

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Heartbreak for Leinster as last-gasp Bulls kick ends perfect record

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