New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

[bazza]

so will the Warriors successful season this year lead to any increased interest in grass roots rugby league in NZ this season or next?

 

[Wb1234]

Bro, you're full of tutae, I have consistently asked for evidence, not made any claims otherwise, while you have floundered around trying to make me bet with you and posting links not from the NRL etc. It's all easily findable in the thread.

Yeh sure buddy

maybe next time listen a bit more

 

[Wb1234]

TikTok - Make Your Day

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[Wb1234]

Mystery surrounds Super Rugby draw after omission

'Plenty to consider when making venue decisions'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[Wb1234]

Eden park to host nz vs samoa (men’s) and nz bs Tonga (women’s)

 

[SpaceMonkey]

so will the Warriors successful season this year lead to any increased interest in grass roots rugby league in NZ this season or next?

I’d say that’s almost inevitable, I think numbers were up after the 2001-2003 period of success and in the Cleary years too.

 

[Gobsmacked]

I’d say that’s almost inevitable, I think numbers were up after the 2001-2003 period of success and in the Cleary years too.

We're not going to know until sign up period next year. I'm predicting unprecedented year on year growth ( something like 20 to 30 percent)

 

[bazza]

Mystery surrounds Super Rugby draw after omission

'Plenty to consider when making venue decisions'

wwos.nine.com.au

seems like they want to take games to other venues in the region

 

[Wb1234]

seems like they want to take games to other venues in the region

Meanwhile the warriors solidify their presence in Auckland

 

[bazza]

Meanwhile the warriors solidify their presence in Auckland

maybe a 50k venue isn't suitable for low drawing games against the Australian teams

 

[Wb1234]

maybe a 50k venue isn't suitable for low drawing games against the Australian teams

Warriors don’t seem to have problems drawing a crowd vs Australian teams in the same city

 

[bazza]

Warriors don’t seem to have problems drawing a crowd vs Australian teams in the same city

the Australian teams in the NRL have a longer history and probably historical support in NZ. They are also usually more competitive compared to the union teams

 

[Wb1234]

the Australian teams in the NRL have a longer history and probably historical support in NZ. They are also usually more competitive compared to the union teams

Nswru team goes back to the 1890s

 

[bazza]

Nswru team goes back to the 1890s

Melbourne Rebels and Western Force go back about 10 minutes

 

[Wb1234]

Melbourne Rebels and Western Force go back about 10 minutes

7 years after the west tigers ?
Thing is they used to get good crowds previously

I don’t mind the blues surrendering Auckland to the warriors it’s good for league

 

[Matua]

I’d say that’s almost inevitable, I think numbers were up after the 2001-2003 period of success and in the Cleary years too.

The test is to ensure the structures created due to this popularity are strong, so that numbers remain when the Warriors return to usual service (as a Warriors fan of 28 years my pessimism is justified).

In good news the HB league comp is being run again this year, although I did notice that many of the younger aged players were from the Magpies development squad so I assume the HBRU are happy for them to play to keep them fit in case they're needed in the NPC.

 

[Gobsmacked]

This article shows just how much talent is Kiwis! And fails on the lack of mention of Kieran Foran or Joey Manu playing centre among other options but still clearly shows the Kiwis could currently field 2 teams of international standards capable of beating the Kangaroos.
This much talent and only 1 team in the NRL is becoming a joke tbh.

‘I will be back’: Maguire reveals Johnson’s bold promise — Predicted NZ team

‘I will be back’: Maguire reveals Johnson’s bold promise — Predicted NZ team

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[bazza]

This article shows just how much talent is Kiwis! And fails on the lack of mention of Kieran Foran or Joey Manu playing centre among other options but still clearly shows the Kiwis could currently field 2 teams of international standards capable of beating the Kangaroos.
This much talent and only 1 team in the NRL is becoming a joke tbh.

‘I will be back’: Maguire reveals Johnson’s bold promise — Predicted NZ team

‘I will be back’: Maguire reveals Johnson’s bold promise — Predicted NZ team

www.foxsports.com.au

Penrith could field 2 competitive teams
I think their second team is going to be called the Bulldogs

 

[ground zero]

Penrith could field 2 competitive teams
I think their second team is going to be called the Bulldogs

Well the Bulldogs want a new home ground. The Penrith Bulldogs playing out off Penrith Park Stadium. 2 teams in new stadium.

 

[Canard]

Anyone see Laurie Daley claim that Dustin Martin was the biggest sports star in NZ outside the All Blacks?

I didn't realise he was such a heavy drug user?