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England vs Fiji 26th August 23
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<blockquote data-quote="Zootalaws" data-source="post: 1140888" data-attributes="member: 61187"><p>You run rugby like a corporation. We run it like it's a passion.</p><p></p><p>That's not to say you're not passionate about the game, but its run like a traditional English corporate, with a chairman and shareholders who are profit-centric.</p><p></p><p>Very, very different, here.</p><p></p><p>We lived in the UK for a couple of decades. My son tried to get into a decent team, but didn't go to the right school. Gave up trying - there's sweet fa support for kids in unpopular (read, teams not in the premiership) counties - and got into other sport. Went to the Olympics and now coaches RAF and Team GB. RFU's loss. The Olympic route wasn't easy - no funding unless you prove yourself at Euro level - but at least you get to prove yourself.</p><p></p><p>That's a common problem with UK rugby - kids not even able to get a tryout, not even a weekend of basic trials, where in NZ everyone gets a go. His mate ended up playing league because they were happy to give him a crack. Represented RAF then the Combined Forces but couldn't even get any sort of academy or U18 tryout.</p><p></p><p>And the equipment situation is parlous - just nothing from the RFU, despite dues being pretty steep. Coaching and refereeing, similarly, was a joke.</p><p></p><p>I've got no good memories of UK small-town rugby. Back in NZ I live in a very small rural town and the local team is thriving, well supported and plenty of teams in every grade. We've got no money, like everywhere, but get great support and tons of kit, thanks to the local Union and the NZRFU. Coaching schools, refereeing schools, as many as you can spare the time to attend.</p><p></p><p>Because it's all about the game and the game is all about the kids. </p><p></p><p>You've got the biggest and richest union in the world and yet you seem to be so miserly with resources, except where there's a quid to be made.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zootalaws, post: 1140888, member: 61187"] You run rugby like a corporation. We run it like it's a passion. That's not to say you're not passionate about the game, but its run like a traditional English corporate, with a chairman and shareholders who are profit-centric. Very, very different, here. We lived in the UK for a couple of decades. My son tried to get into a decent team, but didn't go to the right school. Gave up trying - there's sweet fa support for kids in unpopular (read, teams not in the premiership) counties - and got into other sport. Went to the Olympics and now coaches RAF and Team GB. RFU's loss. The Olympic route wasn't easy - no funding unless you prove yourself at Euro level - but at least you get to prove yourself. That's a common problem with UK rugby - kids not even able to get a tryout, not even a weekend of basic trials, where in NZ everyone gets a go. His mate ended up playing league because they were happy to give him a crack. Represented RAF then the Combined Forces but couldn't even get any sort of academy or U18 tryout. And the equipment situation is parlous - just nothing from the RFU, despite dues being pretty steep. Coaching and refereeing, similarly, was a joke. I've got no good memories of UK small-town rugby. Back in NZ I live in a very small rural town and the local team is thriving, well supported and plenty of teams in every grade. We've got no money, like everywhere, but get great support and tons of kit, thanks to the local Union and the NZRFU. Coaching schools, refereeing schools, as many as you can spare the time to attend. Because it's all about the game and the game is all about the kids. You've got the biggest and richest union in the world and yet you seem to be so miserly with resources, except where there's a quid to be made. [/QUOTE]
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