I don’t normally flog almost an entire story but seeing a paid journo did it and got away, then I may as well do it too.
A former Manawatu rugby administrator has written an open letter to the NZRFU and it’s certainly worth reading. Especially so as it appears on the Manawatu Sub Standard section of [...]
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I blogged yesterday about the oafs at the NZRFU and their half baked decision regarding TMO’s.
Part of the problem with the neanerthals running amok is that they don’t seem to get the responsibilities that come with the professional game and all that goes with it.
I’m sure the NZRFU is happy to take the percentage commission [...]
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Yep, it’s official. At the moment (until Winston Peter’s brother threatens legal action), the NZRFU is still threatening to drop four teams from the NPC.
Mind you, we won’t hold our breath because as Stuff tells us, the NZRFU have chickened out before:
It has happened in the past – the recent past even – when the [...]
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I can see a few more posts coming up about the paring of the NPC.
For what it’s worth, i can’t see how the NPC can avoid dropping the four teams because the money just ain’t there.
The only possibility of 14 teams working would be as an amateur competition and we all know that won’t work.
Let’s [...]
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I’ve stayed away from the whole NPC death match until things become clearer.
Part of the problem is that the debate has largely been on emotional rather than any attempt to consider the issues in a logical manner.
Case in point: Save Our Teams.
The site’s mission is nothing but worthy:
The NZRU Constitution clearly states, under Objects [...]
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As an introductory comment, it’s great to see a sports portal emerge in NZ which provides a place for incisive, thoughtful and analytical blogs (and also this one).
So big ups to the team at NZsport – now, do I get any prizes for the most gratuitous plug for another site??
While I’m at it, it was [...]
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