Terms of Reference for a Senate Inquiry into the Future of Rugby Union in Australia

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Originally Posted by Alison

Me too. But if the IPRC doesn’t start til March 2019, what are they to do in the meantime? Perth Spirit maybe

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The email I have is that they are required to report by the 13th and a copy will be put on the link in my signature

Senators have known to work past 9 o'clock particularly if there is a debate or vote on

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Originally Posted by chrisk

It's those 14 players that I feel the most for. I just hope that there is the opportunity for them to pick up something through the IPRC.

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Brumbies are saying that the squad is mostly full and will accommodate more on a transition basis rather than a permanent one (so players are able to get a contract) if the salary cap and squad numbers are lifted

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Originally Posted by UAUdiver1959

Not surprisingly, Japanese team Toyota Verblitz 36 Rebels 28. Sorry (not) to hear the Rebels pre season off to a flying start.

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Only the Rebels would play a pre-season match three months prior to the start of the season.

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Originally Posted by Bakkies

Brumbies are saying that the squad is mostly full and will accommodate more on a transition basis rather than a permanent one (so players are able to get a contract) if the salary cap and squad numbers are lifted

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If squad numbers are lifted? Seriously??!!!

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Originally Posted by Bakkies

Brumbies are saying that the squad is mostly full and will accommodate more on a transition basis rather than a permanent one (so players are able to get a contract) if the salary cap and squad numbers are lifted

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Ahh yes, the respect. We don't want you, but if the ARU pay you we'll let you live in Canberra and hold tackle bags for us. Arseholes

It is more of a subtle dig at the ARU who are lifting the salary cap to benefit the Rebels and their hoarding of Force players. The Brumbies never had a desire to sack their own players like the Rebels did.

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Originally Posted by Bakkies

It is more of a subtle dig at the ARU who are lifting the salary cap to benefit the Rebels and their hoarding of Force players. The Brumbies never had a desire to sack their own players like the Rebels did.

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I think this is the perfect indicator that the Rebels were told they were safe and that the rebels would have the pick of the Force players. Rebels players like Mitch Inman et al saw the writing on the wall and signed up overseas.

Absolutely lets not forget that the Brumbies who were up for the cull had a signing embargo so the CEO signed players that were due for renewal up on French style pre-contracts (sort of like a MoU) were given priority over who came on to the market and signed them all on full deals once it was lifted. Very few players left as a result and Naisairani is the only Force player that has signed. Only on a one year deal which was the player's choice.

Those that had expired and on central contracts were placed in a different situation.

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Originally Posted by Alison

An ex-Force employee told me that upwards of 10 were going to the Rebs, plus all our coaching staff & head of athletic performance. Around 14 players have been discarded, some of whom have found placements elsewhere, some have not.

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I think he meant 14 staff and I think 4 or 5 players have been left without anything in Australia.

Far quieter day in the Senate tomorrow even if Senator Lambie as expected resigns.

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Originally Posted by Alison

Talking of RA sponsors, some of you may like to complete this survey about the Wallabies sponsorship!! I did and I had a field day in the free text sections!! Very good for the soul!!

http://survey.confirmit.com.au/wix/2...sres=284%7C160

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Done I had fun too :)