Are there any NRL players likely to defect to rugby union this year?
348495
yeah there are a few , with players like Mark Gasiner . Willi Tonga and Ryan Cross
315714
Not a chance,they are way short of the skill needed to go into the premiership and it would be a disastar for the club if they did as they would go straight back down.Another few years to build the team before going up against the big boys
1015852
why not? Unkkown to some arrogant fools, rugby is NOT a rough game and anyone can play it!
440945
They play rugby all-year round now.\nSuper 14 starts in Feb!!
536245
IF WINDIES DO WELL IN WC'07, HE MIGHT BE IN CAPTAINCY AFTER WC.\nOTHERWISE..THE CRI.BOARD OF WI MAY CHANGE THE CAPTAIN I THINK.
345316
The NRL should raise the clubs salary cap so they can pay their players a bit better - that might stop some of the defections
994852
I wouldn't imagine so. But I don't 100% know for sure. I couldn't see them having tryouts of players, they usually have scouts who do that job for them. I do remember reading that Millwall (a league one team) holds tryouts. I read it on their website. If you're looking to go professional, if you've got the skill try and find a conference team to try out for. National conference is one below league two, not officially professional.
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i feel the england 7s side will do quite well again this year.  They normally reach the semi finals along with new zealand and austrialia and possibly fiji.  the england side is full of quick fit guys who can outscore any team on there day.  the squad is as follows: \n\nNick Abendanon (Bath Rugby)*\nJack Adams (Gloucester)*\nSimon Amor (London Wasps), Captain\nTom Croft (Leicester Tigers)*\nDavid Doherty (London Wasps)*\nBen Gollings (Doncaster)\nJames Haskell (London Wasps)*\nMichael Hills (Sale Sharks)*\nDominic Shabbo (London Irish)*\nDavid Strettle (NEC Harlequins)\nRob Thirlby (Gloucester Rugby)\nAndy Vilk (Sale Sharks)
271733
Rugby teams very rarely have cheerleaders, so they will appreciate any cheering :)
325138
sonny bill will help them win games but not the premiership.. on the other hand.. joey johns and the knight can go all the way.. the are the form team.. and with joey anything can happen.. i mean anything. look @ state of orgin last year and when joey didnt play 4 the knights....\nthe knights also have excellant service from dunny half, a red hot fullback. a decent forward pack lead by the ever green craig smith, simpson and josh perry. \njust look a the dragons.. they filled with internationals but the still cant win.. its all in the heart.. and the knights have that this year...\nlet 2006 be the year of the knights.. yet again
647694
The answer to your question is No, The team they have are still too good to be relagated. Lindsay won't resign and Whelan will put money into the club. It's in his best interest to have two top flight teams, not just one. From an ancient and loyal fan. Wigan, Wiagn, Wigan, Wigan, Wigan.\nSay we are stayin up, say we are stayin up. Wigan till i die, i'm Wigan till i die. I know i am, i'm sure i am i'm Wigan till i die!!!!
696551
It depends on the players. If they come out like the overpaid primadonnas that they have been doing then no, they wont win. If they come out, proud to be wearing the GB shirt with real passion then yes, they may just have a chance. Richie HORNE (not Home!!) has pressure on his shoulders but there are enough "class acts" around him to carry him until he finds his feet.\nMy prediction is unfortunately the Aussies will win and then for me it's Go KIWIS!\nAnd the Rugby League Aussie Team are the Kangaroos not the Wallabies
716508
I would have to say yes thier list is incredibly young for a side looking to make it back to back  (2nd youngest in the competition) i would be more suprised if they didn't. they will definitly be the side to beat in the next few years
1047223
Ive played rugby for my college and now that im no longer in college im having withdrawals!! I love rugby it spans oceans overcomes racisim and bigotry....its not life or death....its more important than that!!
712435
English Rugby fell into a bleak miasma after the departure of........IT WAS CAUSE YOU BEAT THE AUSSIES.\n\nHrm.\nSorry I don't know what came over me. Sane & Reasoned. I can do this.\n\nClive Woodward's departure heralded a paradigm shift in.......................TEACH YOU FOR BEATING AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nOkay focus.\n\nI apologise. I cannot conjure up anything edifying for this post.\n\nSo I will leave you with the words of a bunch of drunken yobbos in bay 13.\n\n"AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!!"
773253
I'm finally quitting after two years of playing rugby. I doubt any other sport can really top the intensity and danger of rugby. During my two years, I've gotten three black eyes, one ruptured knee cap (the reason I need to retire), gotten into two fist fights, broken four fingers, broken three toes, gotten so many bruises I lost count, ruptured a vein so I had what appeared to be a fetus growing out of my leg, had five concussions, and possibly had the best time of my life. I'm really going to miss it.
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Why not?\n\nI've played rugby with a men's team...and I survived, although they gave me a run for my money, lol.\n\nTo play devil's advocate, though, they (the rule-makers) are probably just trying to make sure its as fair as possible, since (I'm assuming you're talking about a junior team, not like a college team?) guys tend to be a bit larger/ stronger (yes, its hard to admit sometimes, but its genetics, you can't argue!) and they (yes, the rule-makers again, lol) just want to make sure you're as safe as possible.  Consider that its a co-ed league and one school decides to enter an all-guys team to compete against your school's half-and-half team.  Would one not have a controllable potential advantage?