Category: Rugby Union Rules

We don't want to see high scores like this, says Lions defence guru – Citizen CitizenWe don't want to see high scores like this, says Lions defence guruCitizen“The way the rules have become and the way people want rugby to be played is this way,” Mongalo said on Tuesday as the Lions prepare for a…

Niki Goneva's light touch sparks a debate on what is cheating in sport – The Guardian The GuardianNiki Goneva's light touch sparks a debate on what is cheating in sportThe GuardianWhile Goneva was charging away, Tempest blew his whistle for the drop-out and the try was chalked off. The Falcons' director of rugby, Dean Richards,…

What happens if Super Rugby semi-final ends in draw? – Southgate Observer What happens if Super Rugby semi-final ends in draw?Southgate ObserverIf you're a neutral rugby fan, this is the result you want. Sanzaar's playoff rules state a place-kick competition using five kickers from each team will be the vehicle to determine the winner of…

Players Association seeks transparency for NRL salary cap rules – Macquarie Sports Radio Macquarie Sports RadioPlayers Association seeks transparency for NRL salary cap rulesMacquarie Sports RadioRugby League Players Association boss Ian Prendergast has called for greater transparency of the NRL's salary cap rules in the wake of the latest scandal to envelope the Cronulla Sharks.…

What happens if Super Rugby semi-final ends in draw? – Hawthorn Caller What happens if Super Rugby semi-final ends in draw?Hawthorn CallerIf you're a neutral rugby fan, this is the result you want. Sanzaar's playoff rules state a place-kick competition using five kickers from each team will be the vehicle to determine the winner of…

Rotherham Titans invoke rules to force Rotherham Town Cricket Club off of Clifton Lane – Yorkshire Post Yorkshire PostRotherham Titans invoke rules to force Rotherham Town Cricket Club off of Clifton LaneYorkshire Post“Clause 4 of that agreement clearly states: 'The changeover dates remain but Rotherham Town Cricket Club acknowledges that Rotherham Titans may need to…

Dalton 'stoked' to be rookie-listed – Carlton Football Club Carlton Football ClubDalton 'stoked' to be rookie-listedCarlton Football ClubAFTER a successful three years playing rugby sevens, Chloe Dalton decided to risk it all, code-switching to Aussie Rules. Prior to moving to Melbourne to pursue an opportunity with Carlton, Dalton was playing rugby full-time and won a…

Opinion: Idiotic rule wrecks great school final – Star Kiwi Star KiwiOpinion: Idiotic rule wrecks great school finalStar KiwiOPINION: We can thank one of the most idiotic rules ever created by World Rugby (IRB) for ruining, or at the very least, casting a dark cloud over what should have been the greatest first XV rugby…

Helmet Rule Will Change the NFL, But Only If the League Can Figure It Out – Bleacher Report Bleacher ReportHelmet Rule Will Change the NFL, But Only If the League Can Figure It OutBleacher Report"So, hopefully there isn't going to be a big retool at my position about how we teach tackling [because of the…

Rotorua rugby player Lionel Skipwith's doping ban criticised, labelled a 'wake-up call' – Southgate Observer Rotorua rugby player Lionel Skipwith's doping ban criticised, labelled a 'wake-up call'Southgate ObserverIn its findings, the Judicial Committee urged New Zealand Rugby to make it clear to players that once registered, they were subject to Drug Free Sport New Zealand's…