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Great idea, I'm all for it! Another Rugby frontier in Australia!
I think Melbourne is a better venue if in Australia, but full marks for trying.
HA! Adelaide?! They're kidding themselves!!! Who'd go there?
An interesting development!
I can't see them out bidding Melbourne, if it is to be in Australia, but great to see they think there is enough interest in South Australia to have a crack at it.
South Australia bids for IRB Sevens
June 30, 2006 - 3:00pm
Story by: ARU
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and South Australian Rugby Union (SARU) today welcomed the South Australian Government joining in the bid for a leg of the International Rugby Board’s (IRB) global Sevens competition.
Mr Rob Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of SARU welcomed Premier Mike Rann’s announcement of the bid.
“This is something we have been working on for some time and we are delighted at the support shown by the Premier and his Government,” said Mr Nelson.
“Adelaide was one of the success stories of the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia and we feel the entertainment-packed Sevens format will be well received by South Australians should our bid be successful.
“The IRB Sevens would provide a terrific platform to build on the growth of our game in South Australia.
“The next step in that growth of rugby in this State occurs on Friday, 14 July when the Australia A side plays Fiji. Fiji, who are also stars in the Sevens format, play the 15-man game with the same extraordinary attacking flair and crunching defence.”
Mr Gary Flowers, Managing Director of the ARU, also welcomed the bid by the South Australian Government through Events South Australia.
“At the recent Commonwealth Games, after the athletics, Sevens was the most sought after ticket. It attracted 150,000 spectators across four sessions,” said Mr Flowers.
“If successful in their bid, Adelaide will star alongside other legs in the global Sevens competition in London, Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai and Los Angeles. Sevens is televised by 29 international broadcasters, reaching 150 million homes in 130 countries.”
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Adelaide already have a long history of running successful 7's competitions.
There is no reason why they couldn't run an expanded International comp. as well.
As far as Victoria is concerned, let 'em run an International Australian Rules comp.They would certainly save money on ground hire.
Why does Victoria think that it is the sporting motherlode?
They go and watch anything,cause the bastards have great venues.
(Hello Alan Carpenter).Go the Croweaters
Ha, Adelaide is a hole...but they have some pretty good venues so i don't see why not
Every forwards dream is to become a back...
I don't mind where it is held as long as it's not in Victoria.
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I'd go along with that sentiment ...
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I think Burgs needs to add another choice. Anywhere but Prictoria![]()
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adelaide oval is slightly closer to perth - i smell a road trip!!![]()
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Victoria owns the fact that Adelaide got it was a joke.. they must be pretty keen to keep minimal interest in rugby in Victoria
Darwin would have been an awesome option - excellent drinking weather to watch Rugby - especially 7's
If anyone ever gets the chance - the Darwin Invitational 7s on the Australia Day long weekend. each and every year. an awesome experience
Exile
Sydney
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I haven't been but I have heard great things of it Exile.
www.hottest7s.com
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Darwin in the wet season.Bugger that! A great place in southern winter time.
Just Imagine it - Playing 7s rugby in 33 degreee heat 90+% humidity and hungover
Exile
Sydney
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Yo Chatman. I think i might come in with the wheels up for wed chat feest.
Having a quiet session with Hatch Lane at moment and in non geek mode.
Give me your address and i will send of a taste as a gesture from an old world New South Welshman(sans Bulli and Glebe)