SANZAR Meeting

[chibi]

Red and Black works for the Wildcats. It used to work for Perth Demons too. (Yeah, I know we suck now)

The only problem is that the name "Perth Bears" is currently belonging to a certain social group in WA

[yungfen]

[shasta]

Red and Black works for the Wildcats. It used to work for Perth Demons too. (Yeah, I know we suck now)

The only problem is that the name "Perth Bears" is currently belonging to a certain social group in WA

All highly unlikely at the moment as I don't reckon we'll be cut. Just my opinion, but if OZ has to cut I'd see a merger of ACT and Melbourne more likely. However I don't doubt the NRL Commission is watching every move closely and probably has some contingency planning for an acceleration of a Perth licence if the opportunity presents - and a bunch of home grown talent to kick off with.

P.S. Judging from Yungfen's reaction I guess I'm missing the point about the "Perth Bears".................a yeah nah, just googled it

[The InnFORCEr]

Rebels confident, Brumbies in firing line for revamped competition

by Darren Walton, Bret Harris and Melissa Woods,
AAP|
Source: FOX SPORTS



THE Melbourne Rebels are adamant they’ll remain, as the unthinkable prospect of the Brumbies being cut from Super Rugby looms larger.

As Australia’s three endangered franchises were left on tenterhooks for a fifth day since SANZAAR officials thrashed out recommendations for a new model in 2018, whispers of the Brumbies being firmly in the firing line emerged.

The Brumbies’ apparent fight for survival was news to chief executive Michael Thomson.

“There are a lot of rumours swirling about. All sorts of possible scenarios, but we haven’t heard anything,” Thomson told AAP.

“We know that SANZAAR are continuing to work through it. They have a lot of different parties they need to talk to and once they come to a resolution they will let us know.”

Tellingly, though, Australia’s most successful Super Rugby outfit admitted it would consider relocation to Melbourne to avoid extinction.

“You can’t rule anything out or anything in, but Canberra is our home and I don’t see that changing,” Thomson said when asked about a relocation to the Victorian capital.

Such a scenario raises the prospect of the privately-owned Rebels and cash-strapped Brumbies merging, with SANZAAR expected to announce a reduction in the number of teams from 18 to possibly 15 at the end of the week after meetings with stakeholders.

Almost certainly one of Australia’s five sides would go, as well as two teams from South Africa, most likely the Kings and one other.

Most observers expected the Rebels or Western Force to face the chop, but there is now speculation about the Brumbies moving from Canberra to Melbourne, where they could capitalise on a bigger population and more corporate dollars.

Just how that would sit with the Rebels remains to be seen.

One thing is certain, though: the Rebels have no plans on shutting up shop in 2018.

“We are here, we’re focused on this season, we’re focused on playing the Chiefs (on Saturday) and we don’t consider ourselves at any risk of not being in the 2018 competition and beyond,” Rebels chief executive Andrew Cox said on Wednesday.

“We’re disappointed with the distraction this process has created and is creating and ultimately all we’re focused on is playing the Chiefs.”

Cutting the Brumbies would send shockwaves through Australian rugby.

Apart from being Australia’s most successful club with two Super Rugby titles from six finals, the Brumbies have produced an endless supply of all-time greats including George Smith, George Gregan, Steve Larkham and Stirling Mortlock, while iconic winger David Campese also hailed from the city.

But while the Force and the Rebels can’t match the Brumbies’ on-field success, there is a feeling Perth and Melbourne offer more potential growth for the game in the bigger markets than Canberra does.

Melbourne and Perth’s geography and time zones are also more attractive for television and travel, particularly for South African teams.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/su...18fa318bf040c1

[travelling_gerry]

The "Melbourne Brumbies" has a nice ring to it, problem solved!

[chibi]

What if the Brumbies Rugby Union and the Victorian Rugby Union were combined and incorporated into a new Murray River Brumbies Union?

What if the Brumbies moved to WA and we were now 2-time premiers?

[sevenmile]

Joe Francis to replace sinderberry
Learnt his lesson aggressive media savy and unemployed
These are the type of people that we need in the administration
The clones there now spent to much time in religious schools and are to timid when someone comes in the room with the big stick

[FingerTips]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spor...841cb1d29f71b6

The ARU's performance in this crisis is disgraceful, cruel and craven.

As a result of the ARU hiding under their desks and saying nothing, 60% of the professional Super Rugby players in Australia do not know if they have a job in 2018.
That's a really great feeling, especially if you have a family to support.

As for the ARU's treatment of the fans of Super Rugby ...

[shasta]

he only problem is that the name "Perth Bears" is currently belonging to a certain social group in WA

No need to worry. Billy Moore gave the game away tonight on 360......The Western Bears. Dead set.

[jargan83]

No need to worry. Billy Moore gave the game away tonight on 360......The Western Bears. Dead set.

Is that in Queensland?

[valzc]

The Brembels? The Rembies?

[Ralto]

The Brembels? The Rembies?

Rebels on Horseback

[MI5_Dog]

http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/rug...m-Super-Rugby1

Rebels mentioned as the Aus team cut.

[shasta]

Is that in Queensland?

Is Perth in Queensland? Probably; it's everywhere they reckon.

[blueandblack]

A couple of different articles (both basically saying "offload South Africa altogether"):

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/03/16...oceania-rugby/

https://thewest.com.au/sport/rugby-u...d-ng-s-1692947