Beyond the Breaking Point: Is the Future of Super Rugby a Global Reset? Super Rugby is no longer fighting for survival; it is fighting against an obsolete business model. The reported instability and potential collapse of Moana Pasifika are not isolated financial failures, but rather the final warning signs of a structural decay that has … Read more
The Trans-Tasman Coaching Carousel: How Larkham’s Situation Signals a New Era in Rugby Talent Flow Just 18% of professional rugby coaches globally are former international players. This statistic underscores a growing trend: the increasing demand for tactical acumen and modern coaching methodologies, even above celebrated playing careers. The recent speculation surrounding Stephen Larkham and potential … Read more
Just 18 months ago, World Rugby boasted a ‘roadmap’ for a harmonized global rugby calendar. Today, that roadmap appears increasingly frayed. New Zealand Rugby’s unwavering opposition to the proposed changes, particularly those impacting the Rugby Championship, underscores a fundamental flaw: a calendar designed for the Six Nations, not with the Southern Hemisphere. This isn’t simply … Read more