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I went there last night, couple thousand maybe?How many at the rebels game? Are they contending for most irrelevant pro sports club in Melbouene with the aleagues Western United
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Even Western United must have more fans than the rebels
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I went there last night, couple thousand maybe?How many at the rebels game? Are they contending for most irrelevant pro sports club in Melbouene with the aleagues Western United
Don’t think it made a difference really.
Damage was definitely done well before she got there and the rocks were tumbling down the hill.
The cardigan brigade still hold too much power and control.
We used to watch it every week. Mrs and her family where massive fans of rugby. None watch it now.random question.... Do you watch Super Rugby on Free to air on Saturday nights?
I dont mind it. It not a lot, but its better than nothing for Casual Rugby union fans to get.
lol 85k went to the G to watch the Bledisloe. Also all the expats then the travelling fansStill dying? Anyone else think 2027 WC is going to fall flat. It could be embarrassing with empty stadiums. I don't think many kids these days even know union is a sport
Probably all kiwis. Super Rugby is in trouble. By 2027 union will most likely be in a worse position. Say we can pull off 27 WC atleast attendance wise. Wouldn't think tv ratings or media wise it'll be great. Do the powers that be have any idea how to capitalise off of it?lol 85k went to the G to watch the Bledisloe. Also all the expats then the travelling fans
you you realise it’s an international sport yeah and the TV market is world wide? You realise that it is also the biggest World Cup in terms of participation meaning more TV markets?Probably all kiwis. Super Rugby is in trouble. By 2027 union will most likely be in a worse position. Say we can pull off 27 WC atleast attendance wise. Wouldn't think tv ratings or media wise it'll be great. Do the powers that be have any idea how to capitalise off of it?
Honestly I ended up deleting my reply because it's too harsh. You're clearly passionate and I wish the WC all the best. As for the domestic comp and the future of the sport in Aus, it's cooked mate.you you realise it’s an international sport yeah and the TV market is world wide? You realise that it is also the biggest World Cup in terms of participation meaning more TV markets?
Do you also realise with the new eligibility rules the pacific island nations are going to be playing finals meaning the expat communities here will be engaging with the tournament more than ever.
Australian rugby has issues but to try and say the World Cup will flop shows you have NFI
Even living in nz the following for super rugby is dying slowlyHonestly I ended up deleting my reply because it's too harsh. You're clearly passionate and I wish the WC all the best. As for the domestic comp and the future of the sport in Aus, it's cooked mate.
Look the game here has faced the same issues since it turned pro in 95. It’s only getting worse because other sides are getting better and we are losing if that makes sense. We had the same problems when we were champions at the turn of the centuryHonestly I ended up deleting my reply because it's too harsh. You're clearly passionate and I wish the WC all the best. As for the domestic comp and the future of the sport in Aus, it's cooked mate.
They won’t get kicked outWho should I support when the Rebels get kicked out of the comp?
They’ll go belly up firstThey won’t get kicked out
I know someone whose one of the Rebels sponsors. They are not even taking the sponsors money at this point because quite simply, they dont have anywhere to deposit the money into.A week out, you can't buy a ticket
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Uncertainty reigns at Melbourne Rebels with no tickets on sale for Super Rugby round one
Victorian club lays off staff after being placed in administration, with no agreement in place yet to sell tickets for first match next weekwww.theguardian.com
A casual Rugby fan here. Could never get into League and prefer Union because it is way more tactical than League and has a real international reach whilst Rugby League is largely limited to North England and parts of NSW & Qld. Yes, Union still has scrums and lineouts (love lineouts, a highlight of the game). Rugby Union actually has a presence in Victoria with around 13K registered players and has a big following amongst immigrants from the Pacific here in Melbourne. Rugby League has little history or playing tradition here in Melbourne unlike Rugby Union. Nevertheless, Melbourne Storm in the NRL have a decent following and have found their niche in Melbourne's sporting landscape.What a shame. There's no easy way out for the sport. As someone who has no real idea about It. It seems too close to rugby league as a sport. Except the scrum and the sideline bit where they lift the player up. Don't think they do that now? What's the point of difference and how do they sway someone to follow Union over League when league has more fanfare, media attention and advertising dollars. Seems from a far it's for private school Queenslanders and union has never shyed away from the fact.
In contrast. Just seen 5 mins of the Leagues indigenous all stars vs Maori all stars. There's really something in that. I could see that grow to be a pre season SoO type of tournament.