Genuinely excited for Super Rugby this year because I feel like it might be a lot more competitive across the board. When I saw the Reds squad I couldn’t believe how stacked it is with Wallabies and good players! Also, with the Rebels folding some of their better players have spread a bit around the other sides. Joseph Suaalii will be exciting to watch also at the Tahs. Could we make the case this year for an Aussie team to make the final? I feel the comp in the last couple of years is heading in the right direction, last season most games were competitive and strugglers like Moana improved quite a bit.
Force were pretty horrible last year and I don’t know enough to know if they have made any good signings to improve? Although a Kiwi I think it would be great for the comp if an Aussie side wins it sooner rather than later. I’ve been so impressed with what the Reds have done in the last year or so with playing a couple of national sides and now over in the UK.
I’m not forgetting the Brumbies of course who always make the Semis it seems! Thoughts from some Aussie followers?

This is from the 2025 rugby survey report. Wish I earned as much as the average union fan!

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Does anyone where we can watch the trial game this arvo?

Has anyone been able to access the Rugby First presale link? I haven’t received one yet?

I know nothing about Bristol or how good they are compared to the Reds. It's a shame this isn't televised. Hopefully Queensland get it done.

Are there any Wallabies First members who can post the pricing of tickets for the Fiji match in Newcastle later this year?

Cheers

It was reported in the AFR this week that the AFL make $40M a year from gambling agencies and the NRL $50M. I know Rugby has tended to stay clear (intentionally or not) but we could sure use that sort of money. Is it time for Rugby Australia to consider a partnership?

A place to spin some yarns tell us what your wife reckons. Does not have to be rugby related. Remember to play the ball, not the man.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground may yet be included among the host venues for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the Victorian government and the sport’s global governing body reopened talks in the hope of salvaging a last-minute deal.

—if anyone has the full article to post, it’s behind paywall —

https://www.codesports.com.au/rugby-union/world-cup/mcg-could-host-world-cup-games-after-victorian-government-world-rugby-reopen-lastminute-talks/news-story/e326607477aae7258609761bf196629a

🏉 HSBC SVNS 2025 Perth Sevens: Complete Tournament Guide

The electric atmosphere of Sevens rugby returns to HBF Park! Here's your comprehensive guide to the Perth SVNS 2025 tournament. 🏟️

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📅 Tournament Schedule

Note: All times listed in AWST (Perth time). For AEDT, add 3 hours to all times listed.

Day One - January 24 (Pool Stages)

Men's Pool C

• 🕙 11:00 - New Zealand v Kenya
• 🕙 11:22 - Fiji v Uruguay
• 🕒 15:37 - New Zealand v Uruguay
• 🕒 15:59 - Fiji v Kenya

Men's Pool B

• 🕐 12:28 - Spain v Great Britain
• 🕐 12:50 - France v Ireland
• 🕔 17:47 - Spain v Ireland
• 🕕 18:09 - France v Great Britain

Men's Pool A

• 🕑 14:01 - Argentina v Australia
• 🕑 14:23 - South Africa v USA
• 🕢 19:30 - Argentina v USA
• 🕢 19:52 - South Africa v Australia

Day Two - January 25 (Pool & Finals)

Final Pool Matches

• 🕛 12:00 - Kenya v Uruguay (Pool C)
• 🕛 12:22 - Fiji v New Zealand (Pool C)
• 🕐 12:44 - Great Britain v Ireland (Pool B)
• 🕐 13:06 - France v Spain (Pool B)
• 🕐 13:28 - Australia v USA (Pool A)
• 🕐 13:50 - South Africa v Argentina (Pool A)

9th Place Semi-Finals

• 🕓 16:43 - Best Fourth Place v Second Best Fourth Place
• 🕔 17:05 - Third Best Third v Best Fourth Place

Quarter-Finals

• 🕔 17:27 - Second Pool B v Second Pool C
• 🕔 17:49 - First Pool A v Second Best Third
• 🕕 18:19 - First Pool C v Second Pool A
• 🕕 18:41 - First Pool B v Best Third

The Stage is Set! 🎭 After an electrifying opening event, the Australian teams are determined to go all the way in 2025. Both men's and women's teams reached the finals last year - can they secure gold on home soil this time? Don't miss a moment of the high-octane action at HBF Park!

Pretty much as the title.

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