New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

[flippikat]

GRR at Christchurch getting all the attention, all the bids, and all the "outside of Auckland" games, and us muggins in Wellintgon getting sweet FA.

**goes out of the room to scream "F***ING CANTABS!! YOU GET EVERYTHING ARGH ARGH ARGH!!" Where's our games!?! WHERE'S OUR GAMES!?!?!? ARRRRRRRRGHHHH" **


Umm... yeah, so I guess Christchurch is being anointed as NZ Rugby League's "Second City" now, right?

(Note: purely exaggeration/satire - I suspect Wellington may get some crumbs out of this, once the dust has settled - enough to guage interest, build a consistent following etc etc)

 

[Bukowski]

There's speculation that announcement on Perth may come soon after bids close, as the Perth + Bears bid is shaping up as a clear choice without the logistical fish-hooks of PNG or the plethora of competing bids that NZ 2 or SE Qld has to weigh-up.


Wouldn't be surprised if there the two announcements "Perth is in for 2027, more on 19/20 later this year" in August, then "ok, here's our thinking on 19/20" in September.

I think 18/19 will be announced just after GF. Bids for team 20 will be given more time.

 

[BuffaloRules]

GRR at Christchurch getting all the attention, all the bids, and all the "outside of Auckland" games, and us muggins in Wellintgon getting sweet FA.

**goes out of the room to scream "F***ING CANTABS!! YOU GET EVERYTHING ARGH ARGH ARGH!!" Where's our games!?! WHERE'S OUR GAMES!?!?!? ARRRRRRRRGHHHH" **


Umm... yeah, so I guess Christchurch is being anointed as NZ Rugby League's "Second City" now, right?

(Note: purely exaggeration/satire - I suspect Wellington may get some crumbs out of this, once the dust has settled - enough to guage interest, build a consistent following etc etc)

I suspect you have been out-stadiumed

 

[flippikat]

I suspect you have been out-stadiumed

Yeah, good point.

We got the location absolutely right, but we didn't tell cricket to "butt out" - and got the design absolutely WRONG.

Icing on the cake is the recent trend (Dunedin, now Christchurch) to make the new builds fully covered. In the cold of NZ winters, that's a huge win for spectator comfort.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

GRR at Christchurch getting all the attention, all the bids, and all the "outside of Auckland" games, and us muggins in Wellintgon getting sweet FA.

**goes out of the room to scream "F***ING CANTABS!! YOU GET EVERYTHING ARGH ARGH ARGH!!" Where's our games!?! WHERE'S OUR GAMES!?!?!? ARRRRRRRRGHHHH" **


Umm... yeah, so I guess Christchurch is being anointed as NZ Rugby League's "Second City" now, right?

(Note: purely exaggeration/satire - I suspect Wellington may get some crumbs out of this, once the dust has settled - enough to guage interest, build a consistent following etc etc)

As (I think) you have pointed out previously, you might get a bit more love from the Wahs and Aussie NRL clubs bringing games over once Christchurch has a full time team.

 

[Vlad59]

How disappointing hey. It's primed to solidify a south island franchise that’s completely separate from the Auckland disaster!

You’d know. Being a kiwi and all!

 

[Vlad59]

Funniest reveals ever ? ! Thanks bro!
Wait until they find out my real name isn't Final Say! Shhh don't tell anyone, I'll let you know ahead of time so you can tune in for the BIG REVEAL!

The big reveal is you are a blatant liar. Caught red handed. It’s a joy to watch.

 

[Wb1234]

 

[Matiunz]

Kids looking good, went unwanted in the Hurricanes system (were whispers of attitude issues) hopefully he’s sorted it out and continues to go well

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Cool. That's probably the main reason Mal was in chch last week (he did have on his Roos jacket), and then maybe met up with Moffett for a side chat about the future.

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Cool. That's probably the main reason Mal was in chch last week (he did have on his Roos jacket), and then maybe met up with Moffett for a side chat about the future.

Was CHCH chosen specifically because of NZ2 bids from the area?

Otherwise I dunno why they'd play a test match at a shitbox like Apollo. If they wanted to promote the game in the SI they could've played down the road in Dunedin. They haven't had a top flight RL game since 2017.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Was CHCH chosen specifically because of NZ2 bids from the area?

Otherwise I dunno why they'd play a test match at a shitbox like Apollo. If they wanted to promote the game in the SI they could've played down the road in Dunedin. They haven't had a top flight RL game since 2017.

Not sure. I guess they think since the Wahs sold out the stadium in March, there's a good chance the Kiwis can get a decent crowd.

 

[Perth Red]

Was CHCH chosen specifically because of NZ2 bids from the area?

Otherwise I dunno why they'd play a test match at a shitbox like Apollo. If they wanted to promote the game in the SI they could've played down the road in Dunedin. They haven't had a top flight RL game since 2017.

Often commercial reasons. Projected gate takings, corporate sales and stadium/govt support drives these decisions.

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Yea that all makes sense.

Feel for the Dunedin-ites a bit though. They have arguably the best stadium in the country right now, but seemingly cant make the commercials stack up enough to attract NRL or test footy.

 

[flippikat]

Further news to fuel Christchurch as NZ rugby league's "second city".

Christchurch to host the national youth competiton in 2025.

A move to the south beckons for NZRL’s National Youth Competition |

A move to the south beckons for NZRL’s National Youth CompetitionNew Zealand Rugby League - Official New Zealand Rugby League website

nzrl.co.nz

It's all happening down south!

 

[Wb1234]

 

[BuffaloRules]

Is he any good?

 

[Matt_CBY]

1 game for the All Blacks and 1 game for an All Black XV.

Should be fairly decent.

 

[taste2taste]

Is he any good?

Wayne Bennett tried to sign him to the Dolophins a few ago.

I saw him play in a Super Rugby game, looked really good.

 

[Wb1234]

Wayne Bennett tried to sign him to the Dolophins a few ago.

I saw him play in a Super Rugby game, looked really good.

Wonder if he’s off contract again and using it for a pay rise