New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

[Bobby DIGital]

I've said for many years on this forum that the Wellington NRL club should be named the...

WELLINGTON WASPS

Throw on the black n yellow that represents Wellington (which is also the colours of the wasp) and put some sting in the defence.

Membership campaign slogan: Join the swarm...

 

[Gobsmacked]

Very family friendly. They’re werewolves, not swearwolves.

Great movie.

 

[Gobsmacked]

I've said for many years on this forum that the Wellington NRL club should be named the...

WELLINGTON WASPS

Throw on the black n yellow that represents Wellington (which is also the colours of the wasp) and put some sting in the defence.

Membership campaign slogan: Join the swarm...

Nailed it!

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Sorry to go all David Attenborough but wasps don't swarm.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Sorry to go all David Attenborough but wasps don't swarm.

Damn. Well that f**ks the membership campaign then.

Join the plague?....

 

[Wb1234]

Shows how poorly paid most nz super rugby players are

Why so many high paid executive too ?

Looks like they spent more on executive pay than all blacks salaries

 

[flippikat]

Shows how poorly paid most nz super rugby players are

Why so many high paid executive too ?

Looks like they spent more on executive pay than all blacks salaries

"NZ Rugby (union) is out of touch" is handy narrative to run with, and hopefully we get more stories that can build that AND the NRL, NZRL & Warriors can find more and more ways to connect with the public and become more and more "the peoples' sport".

That's not something that happens overnight, but every opportunity needs to be taken

 

[Wb1234]

Future for nz clubs ?

 

[Dark Corner]

Shows how poorly paid most nz super rugby players are

Why so many high paid executive too ?

Looks like they spent more on executive pay than all blacks salaries

Sounds like the turds of the English RFU.

 

[Dark Corner]

Future for nz clubs ?

A Fist Full of Yen....what a mess.

 

[flippikat]

A Fist Full of Yen....what a mess.

The future of Super Rugby could well be..

* 6 NZ teams (either current 5 Super Rugby teams plus one, or 6 strongest provinces)
* 4 Aussie teams (leave that to Rugby Australia to work out)
* 2 Japanese teams (Provides a derby there)
* Moana Pasifika
* Fiji Drua

14 teams, decent footprint, and scope to expand (eg Argentina, USA, more Japanese teams etc)

 

[titoelcolombiano]

dolphins should have been east coast dolphins but i agree with nrl and qrl that using redcliffe would have been a poor choice in this era.

redcliffe is a small area within a wider region. at least east coast there would have been better synergy with sunshine coast and surrounding areas. the dolphins as a full brand title just seems lazy.

dont think bears will land as western. i think perth is most likely the final name. just a vibe though.

Redcliffe is the club name. If it's good enough for Cronulla, Penrith and Manly it's good enough for Redcliffe

 

[titoelcolombiano]

The future of Super Rugby could well be..

* 6 NZ teams (either current 5 Super Rugby teams plus one, or 6 strongest provinces)
* 4 Aussie teams (leave that to Rugby Australia to work out)
* 2 Japanese teams (Provides a derby there)
* Moana Pasifika
* Fiji Drua

14 teams, decent footprint, and scope to expand (eg Argentina, USA, more Japanese teams etc)

The future of Super Rugby is death. Cheers

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Mate, I don't care if people talk up league, I outlined a proposal to improve league in NZ two pages ago. But let's not pretend all is well with international league and that crowds are outstanding.

Do you actually think 18k is good for an international in Oz? The sell out in Chch was 17k. The Tongan fans (and some Aussies) deserting Commbank ... The poor crowd for last year's final?

I think 18k for anyone v Samoa is outstanding in any sport, yes

 

[Matt_CBY]

Redcliffe is the club name. If it's good enough for Cronulla, Penrith and Manly it's good enough for Redcliffe

Incorrect