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Previously, I have written on the need for rugby to progress. Specifically, in one article I referred to Catholicism’s Vatican II conference, which brought together people involved in the administrations of Catholicism to modernise the religion and a reflection of how this could be enacted in rugby.
Well, it seems that this time may be coming our way soon with the top 20 rugby nations administrators set to meet at next month’s Dublin Conference, with much pressure being put upon them to focus on reviving how the game is played.
This idea is finally being realised beyond the equator with the introduction of new breakdown laws (brought through by the Southern Hemisphere, largely uncredited, of course) that favour the player being tackled at the breakdown in the premiership.
Not only will the administrators be involved in this discussion, but also leading officials and coaches, too, with a survey of all member nations revealing key areas that the game seems to be most concerned about.
Further reports suggest that (surprise, surprise) the “global playing trends” revealed are those of:
* Tackle and ruck areas
* Scrum collapses and resets
* Excess kicking
The object of the conference is explained as a way of defining and streamlining the game as it enters an era of growth. Previously, a conference was held in Woking in 2007.
However, one thing that is assured is that no immediate law changes will come into effect, with the conference making suggestions to the committee for consideration and possible implementation post RWC2011.
One has to wonder, with all this going on around them, what the Southern Hemisphere, after such a long period of calling it out and being ignored, are thinking.
Thank Christ rugby is finally moving forward!
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