https://www.world.rugby/news/927372/rugby-fan-focused-law-changes-confirmed
All seem pretty reasonable to me!
I'm interested in the '1 stop maul' trial - could have a significant impact on the 5m lineout and maul for try (maybe Hooker will no longer be the high scoring position that it's become!)
More ground closures this weekend in Sydney due to wet weather (so 2 out of 5 weekends so far this season have only had a small handful of games).
I can't recall grounds being shut often due to rain as a kid - but maybe that is because they were not as busy as now, and also because there was...
These are good for wide feet (more 'trainer' shaped than 'boot' shaped) - no good for kicking balls but great for refs (and forwards).
https://www.asics.com/au/en-au/lethal-blend-ff/p/AOP_1111A212-002.html
That's what I was looking for in the law.
I think there was a question in this year's season test about penalising after foul play.
I think that per law 7 is that is it down to the referee and we have a fair bit of freedom to determine what is 'fair' as foul play incidents is a broad bucket...
Just been trying to find the law reference for how to assign penalties for foul play.
Example:
Red 14 runs the ball into touch. Blue 15 attempts to gain ball for restart. Red 14 throws ball a long distance. Blue 1 (who else…) comes in and wrestles Red 14 to ground. Red 3 then comes in and...
Thread-Resurrection:
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/brisbane-troll-fined-for-vile-online-ref-abuse-during-world-cup-20240409-p5fic9.html
TLDR;
- Abuse from RWC was in court in Brisbane, Australia for abuse against Referee Brian MacNiece in Eng v Samoa
- No conviction.
I was confused with our Australian implementation, and maybe the same thing is happening in the US.
Where I got confused was that in my understanding of the RFU version there is the possibility of a sanction again the ball carrier for 'late and low' but in Australia there is not.
HOWEVER, in...
Sydney Junior Gala Day 2 on Sunday.
4 x 25min halves with 7 different U14 teams. Only a 5min break between each half for me, so great start of season fitness!
26C and Sunny for the day- but an "East Coast Low" will bring lots of Rain this Thu, Fri and Sat - so who knows what condition the...
Sydney Junior Gala Day 1 on Sunday.
Entering my second season here and am again amazed at the scale of Junior club scene size.
2 glorious weeks of 2x half games per team against different opposition - to grade teams into their divisions for the season.
I know the player and team numbers are...
As raised by theshovel.com.au, we all know that the correct noun to be linked to the word 'stupid' is not 'bastard'.
https://theshovel.com.au/2024/03/07/sam-kerr-expresses-regret-at-calling-english-cop-bastard/
RE Kerr, good to see that female footballers are getting equal treatment from the...
Our 7s Game Management briefing specifically called out hooker not being bound and to actively look for it - due to advantage in escaping the scrum quickly - so most likely coached….
100% right decision from you.
Pre-season Junior 7s comp for me this Sunday.
First time with sternum tackle height for everyone.
27C (80F) and probably humid so suspect I'll need some cold beers afterwards.