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EJPT
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With the season being in the balance i’d like to see the WRU put their hands in their pockets and support the regions more so than before.
Maybe it’s wishful thinking... but this virus will damage the good work the club and its staff have put in over the past few seasons. Another thought goes to our rivals. They were on the brink of collapse not so long ago, how are they going to fare with no gate receipts. A further point, season tickets will also take a hit in the following season(s). Should it not be played out, will the club take the hit on these offer some discount on renewal or special offer somewhere , can’t recall how many games were left to play at the parc? And whilst some will understand there will be those who don’t and sadly that could be to the detriment of future ticket sales.
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Wasp
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The WRU will also be taking a hit, and every part of the game will need support.
I think we may be able to weather the storm, as long as the existing TV contracts and WRU payments are honoured.
It's going to be a testing time though, for all three private companies |
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reesytheexile
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Why is it right that the club takes the hit on this season’s tickets and not us? The club didn’t cause the virus. We just all write off this season’s remaining games ; be happy if we come through the pandemic unscathed and we start again with new season tickets . I leave the clubs to discuss other matters with the WRU. Very worrying times for the Scarlets and Welsh rugby
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supertaf
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If the season is cancelled, I dont want any refund frankly. Support the club.
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thommo
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[QUOTE=supertaf]If the season is cancelled, I dont want any refund frankly. Support the club
Agree. Don't think any genuine fan will be looking for a refund.
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RR1972
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Season ticket holder will understand and will not be after any refund
The wru should help but it also needs to help pretty much every club who is a member of the union as none of them are currently playing and all clubs at all levels will be losing out The quickest way the wru can raise funds is by playing more test games but that option is out of the question at the moment There is no easy way out of this and I'm sad to say but this will send some clubs to the wall I have no idea if the tv company's have a clause where by they don't have to pay for games that don't go ahead, Edited by RR1972 - 16 March 2020 at 11:04am |
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cymraes
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Agree. I think all season ticket holders will have the welfare of the region at heart and not expect a refund. However, the Scarlets could consider an an extra generous early bird offer for renewals as a thank you - and get some early cash in at the same time.
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Haruki
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Will the WRU be in a position to help?
They have lost one home game from the 6N that would have been in the budget, plus until the competition ends they wont get any prize money which is a huge part of their annual budget. I cant see how they can support 4 regions plus the semi pro game if their own income has taken a huge hit. We just have to hope we have enough to see ourselves through the next few months
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reesytheexile
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Edited by reesytheexile - 16 March 2020 at 5:25pm |
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Eastern outpost
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As the governments around the world are doing with their Quantitative Easing and Fiscal Stimuli, the WRU could ease the purse strings and increase their borrowing to get over the temporary cashflow problems. They do have that capacity.
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reesytheexile
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Yes WRU could do something as well Edited by reesytheexile - 16 March 2020 at 5:37pm |
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Wil Chips
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It's time for the WRU to earn their corn tbh.
They've channeled through to them TV revenues to then distribute as appropriate. This has helped them leverage and to spread out they borrowings and debt repayments. They do now need to seek out borrowing (over the next 6 months) to supplement the losses at regional and grass roots level. |
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Scarlet Tom
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Wales Online article from earlier today. I'm very worried about all of the regions and clubs making money. Even if this is 'resolved' quickly I fear the implications and even damage could be long lasting. |
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Eastern outpost
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Without the pro rugby club entities, the governing bodies would never have had it as good as they have been enjoying since the era of professionalism arrived. Like it or not, the national governing bodies will need to behave like governments and central banks have done and support those below them in the pyramid, unless they want to shoot themselves in the collective foot. Helpfully, those in the WRU will have learned from the poor decisions of the former office holders.
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Scarlet Tom
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Totally agree. The WRU need to step in quickly.
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RR1972
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