Rugby breakaway league coming. (R360)

[Rugbyfan564]

 

[Which Tyler]

I know he's only got 30-odd caps, and only been to 1 RWC, and was busy during the Olympics, but...
You'd think he'd have have noticed that rugby is already played on a global stage.

Assuming it's essentially the same article as the BBC's, then... He's got quite the ego on him

 

[Saintjay]

Ego on a winger who would guess. When really your only talent is catching a ball and being really quick.

As he found out the larger the population the more people are quicker than you.

 

[mdaclarke]

This is desperate stuff from the supporters of R360. Still no actual confirmed contracts.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

BOD asked to sign NDA over rebel R360 proposals that want to revolutionise rugby

Brian O'Driscoll says the radical Mike Tindall-fronted project that has reportedly signed up top English pros so far hasn't gone away but he remains sceptical over whether it will happen

www.irishmirror.ie

 

[Rugbyfan564]

 

[Ddanno]

Give it a rest mate

 

[mdaclarke]

Do they serious expect us to believe that Obama is involved? It is getting silly now.

 

[WCRugger]

Do they serious expect us to believe that Obama is involved? It is getting silly now.

The article only mentions that Manning's Omaha Production regulalry collaborates with Obama's Higher Ground Productions. Doesn't actually state Obama involvement.

 

[TommiG88]

There's 2 of them now. Wouldn't be surprised if they're the same person

 

[WCRugger]

There's 2 of them now. Wouldn't be surprised if they're the same person

Nope. While I agree with the general idea of Rugby needing to improve its commercial aspect I am far from convinced this is the way. Just clarifying that the author of the article only links the Obamas via their collabs with Manning's company.

 

[BPM]

LRZ throwing his lot in with R360 should be no surprise. Everything I have read about him in the past while suggests that money and fame are his priorities and rugby is his fall back option when he finds out his ability doesn't match his ego. Sadly Wales are in a position where he's needed. It would be great to see them in a position where they can say 'thanks, but no thanks Louis'.

 

[Wasps92]

Youtube.

 

[mdaclarke]

LRZ throwing his lot in with R360 should be no surprise. Everything I have read about him in the past while suggests that money and fame are his priorities and rugby is his fall back option when he finds out his ability doesn't match his ego. Sadly Wales are in a position where he's needed. It would be great to see them in a position where they can say 'thanks, but no thanks Louis'.

Don't you understand the magical pull of LRZ?

NFL, NBA and MLB executives are having crisis meetings as we speak as they know the truth that as soon as the first LRZ billboard goes up on Times Square, they are finished as they cannot compete with the might that is LRZ and R360, especially since there are unconfirmed reports that the Pope has signed a binding pre-contract to be the touchline reporter.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Stolen from X, but "I am glad my local club has agreed a partnership with Princess Catherine, as we pay our RFU fees for next year"...

So dumb

 

[Rinkadink]

The astroturfing is strong within this one.

 

[Saintjay]

Bodes well pretty sure it's Peyton Manning not Payten.

Also arguably he was the better QB but his brother Eli had the most super bowl rings. So wrong spelling, possibly wrong brother. Screams competence already.

 

[mdaclarke]

Posted without comment

BBC removes Michael Johnson from World Champs coverage as athletes owed millions

Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league is mired in a financial crisis and owes millions to some of the sport’s top stars that competed earlier this year

www.independent.co.uk

Grand Slam Track: Competition 'struggling' to pay prizes and 2026 competition in jeopardy

Grand Slam Track is "struggling" to pay athletes and will not go ahead in 2026 unless payments are fulfilled, says Michael Johnson.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[WCRugger]

Bodes well pretty sure it's Peyton Manning not Payten.

Also arguably he was the better QB but his brother Eli had the most super bowl rings. So wrong spelling, possibly wrong brother. Screams competence already.

The only person who'd even argue they are on equal footing would be Eli. No one would seriously argue Eli was the better Manning. They both have 2 Super Bowl wins and Eli does have the bragging rights of having beaten Tom Brady in that game but it is universally understood that Peyton and yes it is Peyton is the superior of the two.

As for the spelling. Who cares. A reason why this is significant is that Manning has proven to have an appitude for producing and promoting his content. Specifically to a Nth American audience.

 

[Saintjay]

The only person who'd even argue they are on equal footing would be Eli. No one would seriously argue Eli was the better Manning. They both have 2 Super Bowl wins and Eli does have the bragging rights of having beaten Tom Brady in that game but it is universally understood that Peyton and yes it is Peyton is the superior of the two.

As for the spelling. Who cares. A reason why this is significant is that Manning has proven to have an appitude for producing and promoting his content. Specifically to a Nth American audience.

True in all fairness they could have spelt his name correctly and your average UK rugby fan wouldn't have a clue who he or his brother are.