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Wests Scarborough 1st Grade juggernaut has played finals rugby each and every year since its inception and continues this remarkable feat yet again this season and unbelievably it's still rolling on and as an added little circle jerk for the masses Wests actually hold the record for the current longest unbroken finals record.
Were you educated in NZ, Insider?
Proudly Western Australian; Proudly supporting Western Australian rugby
Don't think your literacy skills would get too much of a workout living down Rocky way
Wests Scarborough 1st Grade juggernaut has played finals rugby each and every year since its inception and continues this remarkable feat yet again this season and unbelievably it's still rolling on and as an added little circle jerk for the masses Wests actually hold the record for the current longest unbroken finals record.
Ooooo-er. Nice chips.
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What's wrong with a guy spending his money on something he enjoys? He has already donated hundred of millions of dollars and has pledged to give away 95% of his money. The estimated 300 million dollars to Ellison is like one of us going out and spending a few hundred on something we enjoy. I've done that more than once on beer and woman. It was also great publicity for his company.
Who paid for the Kiwi's?
Australian welfare cheques
Chuck Norris has the greatest Poker-Face of all time. He won the 1983 World Series of Poker, despite holding only a Joker, a Get out of Jail Free Monopoly card, a 2 of clubs, 7 of spades and a green #4 card from the game Uno.
Smaller boats likely for next America's Cup
DUNCAN JOHNSTONE
Last updated 14:40 08/11/2013
Sir Russell Coutts has confirmed smaller catamarans with some one-design components are in the pipeline for the next America's Cup as holders Oracle work through their options for the next regatta.
Oracle have to agree the protocol for the 35th America's Cup with challenger of record, Australia's Hamilton Island Yacht Club.
There is hope that can be sorted out by early next year.
Coutts gave some thoughts on the process which involves the venue and timing, the type of boats, the racing format and the general rules. There is also the need to satisfy broadcasting requirements.
"The boats will likely be smaller than 72-feet with some one-design components, which will reduce the number of sailors and designers," Coutts, who is still the chief executive of Oracle, told the America's Cup website.
"We believe the competition still needs to remain a test of sailing, design and boat building talent so we are carefully evaluating reductions in each category."
Coutts has been encouraged by the feedback from the spectacular Cup final between Oracle and Team New Zealand in September.
He believes the match, won 9-8 by Oracle, has set the tone for the future and has stirred enthusiasm with rival syndicates now in a rush to sign up designers and sailing talent.
"What we saw this summer was some spectacular racing. Very few people will disagree with that," Coutts said.
"The question is how to build on that result for less money.
"The main pillars are the teams, the partners, the broadcasters and the venue and each of these influence the other.
"One aspect we're working very hard on is cost reduction. If we can reduce costs, we will increase the number of the teams, which will have a positive impact on all aspects of the competition."
Coutts believed reducing team staffing was a key to cutting costs, believing the human element was more expensive than the technology in an event that has pushed yacht racing to a new level of speed and expertise.
San Francisco remains the favourite to host the next America's Cup.
The major infrastructure is in place and Oracle have been in discussions with city officials about repeating this year's exercise.
Team New Zealand are on a fundraising drive to remain involved. Teams from Italy, Australia, Sweden and Great Britain have all indicated interest in the next event
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-s...t-Americas-Cup
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
good move IMO
Chuck Norris has the greatest Poker-Face of all time. He won the 1983 World Series of Poker, despite holding only a Joker, a Get out of Jail Free Monopoly card, a 2 of clubs, 7 of spades and a green #4 card from the game Uno.