Category: Rugby Union Rules

Dane Haylett-Petty says World Rugby's decision to tweak aerial contests good for the game – Fox Sports Fox SportsDane Haylett-Petty says World Rugby's decision to tweak aerial contests good for the gameFox SportsNow it's on Australia to make the most of what has been dubbed the 'Israel Folau rule' as they look to sort out…

DEVASTATING: Six heartbreaking moments from winter footy – Warwick Daily News Warwick Daily NewsDEVASTATING: Six heartbreaking moments from winter footyWarwick Daily NewsOn Saturday, Collingwood led most of the AFL grand final against West Coast Eagles except when it mattered in the final two minutes. Looking at Southern Downs footy clubs, it was the same with…

South Africa rugby boss urges Australia to take 'extreme caution' in World Cup bid – Independent Community Newspaper Independent Community NewspaperSouth Africa rugby boss urges Australia to take 'extreme caution' in World Cup bidIndependent Community Newspaper"This is the first time ever World Rugby has made a recommendation and they voted against it and that raises…

South Africa rugby boss urges Australia to take 'extreme caution' in World Cup bid – Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nzSouth Africa rugby boss urges Australia to take 'extreme caution' in World Cup bidStuff.co.nz"This is the first time ever World Rugby has made a recommendation and they voted against it and that raises a lot of questions for them,"…

Has the anti-doping movement reached a point where rules trump commonsense? – Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nzHas the anti-doping movement reached a point where rules trump commonsense?Stuff.co.nzFor Rob Nichol, head of NZ Rugby Players Association and all-round athlete crusader, the story that perfectly encapsulates the rampant absurdity of sport's strict anti-doping rules is that of the 16-year-old schoolboy…

Teen athlete banned over sports drink – The Press The PressTeen athlete banned over sports drinkThe PressFor Rob Nichol, head of NZ Rugby Players Association and all-round athlete crusader, the story that perfectly encapsulates the rampant absurdity of sport's strict anti-doping rules is that of the 16-year-old schoolboy who was suspended for four months …and…

Aussie cricket badly lagging behind AFL, rugby league, football and even surfing in grassroots fundraising – Daily Telegraph Daily TelegraphAussie cricket badly lagging behind AFL, rugby league, football and even surfing in grassroots fundraisingDaily TelegraphIn figures released by the Australian Sports Foundation, cricket has raised just under $450,000 in tax deductible donations the past 12…

Some of biggest hitters in Southern Downs rugby league named – Warwick Daily News Warwick Daily NewsSome of biggest hitters in Southern Downs rugby league namedWarwick Daily NewsRUGBY LEAGUE: Every rugby league team need a hard hitter in defence – not someone who breaks the rules but who makes the man with the ball resigned…

How NRL CEO Todd Greenberg is quietly booting goals under pressure – The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning HeraldHow NRL CEO Todd Greenberg is quietly booting goals under pressureThe Sydney Morning HeraldHe's excited, though not as much as a nearby Gold Coast Titans fan, whose head might explode into his beer glass if the…

Radical proposal to reduce concussions – New Zealand Herald Radical proposal to reduce concussionsNew Zealand HeraldThe nipple line has been scrapped — but rugby's desperate bid to beat concussion could see the game turned upside down if drastic new proposals are successful. World Rugby is considering new rules which include banning upright tackles and suspending ……