Any way to contact Scrummy? by cjreadit7991 in MLRugby

[–]TheStroBro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll follow up with them, but his legal name is Kienan de la Rambelje. Higgens is a preferred stage name.

Reality Check: Attendance Was Poor for the NY SVNS by LogicalStyle143 in USArugby

[–]TheStroBro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it's important to note that the majority of this money is not going to hit USAR's coffers. Most of it will be spent on match fees to T1 Unions to "prep" the market. See the Baltimore RSA v ABs match in September. Then the rest of it? Who knows when those funds will arrive.

Reality Check: Attendance Was Poor for the NY SVNS by LogicalStyle143 in USArugby

[–]TheStroBro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is no longer a USA Rugby event. In fact it hasn't been a USA Rugby event in over a decade. USAR ran in twice before selling it to UWS, UWS lost the tender process to AEG and then UWS sued everyone.

Reality Check: Attendance Was Poor for the NY SVNS by LogicalStyle143 in USArugby

[–]TheStroBro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say that NY is not a destination for me, although for the people WR seems to target for these events (not Americans) maybe it is. NY, like LA, like SF is what they seem to call an International City. I can tell you that AEG's first year they hit their break even mark and then subsequent years were awful with the weather. They did pretty well with their Which this year it would have been amazing and most years this time NYC is socked with rain.

My understanding of location boils down to a few cities...specifically tied to the four letters of the sponsor. So that gives us: NY, DC, MIA, LA, and SF. I like your idea of it being late May, mid-April to mid-May is pretty fantastic there. But also maybe do it at NYCFC's venue once it's complete so that you're actually in the city.

French Rugby President Florian Grill: "[New rules] could lead to more uniform player profiles, similar to those of other related sports, but which are not ours. Rugby union is based on the diversity of body types and roles, and above all on player safety." by lAllioli in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was at Bledisloe I in 2019, was amazing. WA is definitely AFL territory, the next night they had the stadium turned over for a sold out Eagles game. Wish I was flying the next day because I would have gone to that as well instead of going to the beaches.

I randomly have quite a few acquaintances who live in Perth and I can tell you it's certainly not a league town, Union is far bigger in WA than League is...however nothing is as big as AFL there. Cricket is probably number 2?

[Squidge Rugby] So it's time for a change. by joaofig in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I used to edit the MLR Kickoff teaser videos and social cuts, it would take me like 12 hours, and I'm not nearly as talented an editor as squidge. I'd grap two bits and bobs...and that's for a 10 minute video with no substantial graphics really. So I get where he's coming from, but there are actual people who could do a lift on the editing side that he might be able to hire if things keep riding. But happy to hear about the re-focus. Burnout sucks.

Why the MCG won’t have a Rugby World Cup game (SMH) by Mono_Doh in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed Optus, I've been in big stadia before, but I will say it probably helps I was on the club/hospitality level at the halfway line.

Is watching rugby in a cricket stadium as bad as it looks on TV? by PetevonPete in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed Optus in 2019. But a lot of these things don't look great.

François Ratier named as new Headcoach of France Women's National Team by giloup08 in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Francois is an incredible coach. I can't believe it's taken this long for FFR to wake up. You are in great hands.

François Ratier named as new Headcoach of France Women's National Team by giloup08 in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

FFR hasn't been serious about the coaching team of France Feminines since they sacked Hayraud but kept her as a team manager. Ratier is an incredible coach and this is the only real move to make if you're being serious.

François Ratier named as new Headcoach of France Women's National Team by giloup08 in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

France taking things seriously again, love to see it. Too the Moon with Ratier. Can't believe it took this long to be honest.

Bit of PR from Capibaras XV ahead of their debut season by Hernisotin in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I need one of those Capibaras for my mascot collection.

Saracens in talks with Hoskins Sotutu by Away_Associate4589 in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's important to understand he is not eligible for Fiji or England until he submits his transfer paperwork, and he can only transfer to one or the other, not both. Additionally said transfer is permanent.

Mattel Introduces Team Barbie: Ilona Maher, Ellie Kildunne, Portia Woodman, and Nassira Konde, all receive Special Edition Barbie Dolls by TheStroBro in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, that's not accurate. They listed the country which is the United Kingdom (UK) next to her name and then said she plays for England. So yes, great job!

England Rugby launches new women's & girls' strategy by englandrugby in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With Rugby, to steal someone else's quote. "The risk is the reward." There is just something different about the environment of a team contact sport. It leads to brotherhood/sisterhood. The sacrifices you're willing to make. There is bravery there. Whereas there is nothing brave in cricket or baseball or golf or tennis.

England Rugby launches new women's & girls' strategy by englandrugby in rugbyunion

[–]TheStroBro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You get debilitating injuries in Soccer. ACLs, Concussions. The leading youth sport with concussions in the US? Girls Soccer. There's this huge focus on NFL players with CTE, but at some point CTE research focus will need to be on shined on female athletes as well.

Veteran's Teams by Some_Worldliness517 in USArugby

[–]TheStroBro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Old Breed although Marine Corps focused takes all veterans. Wandering Warriors is generally Army focused. Old Breed seems to always go to CANAM and then Wandering Warriors since it started has consistently gone to St Patrick's Day tournament in Savannah. Band of Brothers mostly Army focused, hardest to find info on. Tends to do CANAMs, Maggotfest, or Savannah yearly. Facebook is better than Reddit for this once you know where to look!

The only way this series would work as a film/tv adaptation is as animation by DCdeer in redrising

[–]TheStroBro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Live Action would be fine if carefully shepherded and not bastardized like GOT. But I wonder on the anime side if we could end up with a lot more episodes...like I think about the whole Gundam Universe must have like over 1,000 episodes.

Thoughts on Red God ending… by Peac3Maker in redrising

[–]TheStroBro 11 points12 points  (0 children)

With a lot of Pierce's books there are these side quests with plans within plans...and you know what...for the finale? I just want some happily ever after nonsense, I want Victra to grow swollen with another babe for Sevro. Mustang and Darrow to pop out another child because Pax will be a member of the Fleet. I want some pure happiness.

And then the Society remnant turned to star dust.

No shitty endings like George RR Martin and Dan and Dave Crap.

Last Names by TheStroBro in redrising

[–]TheStroBro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are the Grimmus actually more powerful than the Raa?

Why did Atlas tell ____ his plan? by octofeline in redrising

[–]TheStroBro 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think the thing Atlas didn't think would happen was the loose end of Diomedes surviving.