Talent is not linear: Emmanuel Meafou's rise from Brisbane club rugby to Top 14 superstar
The news that Emmanuel Meafou has become a superstar of the Top 14 Rugby competition and is on a trajectory to Test stardom for…
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The actual ball in play figure is 40%. Not sure why it was published as 30%.
Rugby union vs rugby league: A footy dad's 'little experiment'
Yes, 80% should be the figure.
Rugby union vs rugby league: A footy dad's 'little experiment'
Yes, it should read 80%. I’ll check with the editors on this.
Rugby union vs rugby league: A footy dad's 'little experiment'
Ball is out of play mainly in an U8’s game when the player’s run out of the field of play and then have to form an uncontested line out which takes up to a minute. Considering that U/8’s try to run round the opposition this happens quite often. Also, when a player drops the ball and uncontested scrum is also formed. I also coach Brothers Premier Grade and ball in play is between 25-30min a game which only represents 30-38% of ball in play.
Rugby union vs rugby league: A footy dad's 'little experiment'