Recently one of the most prolific users on the forum came up with an idea that while not exactly new, might make it possible to fulfil some of the wishes many of you have.
To be more specific, here are some of the issues often brought up on the forums:-
firstly, the season is too long, especially when you are not fighting for promotion, or to avoid relegation.
secondly, some users want to spend more time on RM, but there is not enough 'management' to fill the time they have available.
and thirdly, the chance to be the biggest and best club in my country is too remote.
The idea is to have, if you wish (and if you satisfy some conditions that are yet to be decided), a “7s rugby” team as part of your regular XV a side Rugby Union club.
The key features could be (subject to confirmation) :
- You register your 7s club in a fictitious league of your choice (regular leagues won’t be obligatory, the same as in real life 7s)
- These leagues will have groups of 6 teams only, which means a season will be 11 weeks long ( 10 games home and away, plus one week without a game, the off season week, as it is today). Games won’t be played on Saturdays and Sundays, but another day (maybe Monday, Friday or Wednesday? We’ll see about that later).
- No club can enter a league after the season has started.
- A group starts only when it’s full. No bots and no half-empty groups.
- You use the same players you have today. Of course, if you get an injury in a 7s game, you won’t be able to play for any of the teams.
- There won’t be any ticket income from these games, but a little bit of experience will be given, to balance the injury risk (but as injury risk is very low, the increase to experience will also be very small).
- A good time to start this new feature could be September. You’ll get more information during the summer, when the things are discussed, decided and under development.
Your comments and feedback would be appreciated.
