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Fair enough argument but I disagree. The Laws should encourage positive play not negative play
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
It’s deliberately flouting the law to gain an advantage. If your defence is not good enough to contain the attack why should you be allowed to deliberately knock the ball down. Basically you are suggesting that if you infringe to stop an attack that should be an accepted part of the game. It the knock on is accidental it’s a scrum, deliberate PK. Seems eminently fair to me
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
I was referring to treating a knock back as an offence which would have huge impact on the game. In response to your view players deliberately infringing the Law to gain an advantage should be sanctioned. The passer is playing in accordance with Law , a player deliberately knocking the ball forward to stymie an attack is not. Would you extend your principle to players deliberately killing the ball at the breakdown as OK because the attacking players were inefficient at the breakdown.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Lot of unintended consequences in your suggestion. There is a tendency from many to overreact to one incident
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Sorry should have realised their opinions are insignificant to yours
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Mo You are wasting your time putting logical arguments
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Just watch him play, it’s obvious. He is highly paid but does not turn up. Has to be bad if Gould is bagging him for lack of effort. Gould is big into promoting the game via the superstars.
The Kyrgios case of Latrell and Lomax: Star duo need to put what's best for the team ahead of individual interests
Really- little impact. I think if you spoke to the players their opinion would be diametrically opposed to yours.
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
It’s clear why South’s are struggling. A divisive high profile player of immense talent but little commitment. Players such as this have severe adverse effect in team sports. When your” best player” does not put in both in attack and defence team morale and connection disappears. Regardless of talent teams perform better without such players.
The Kyrgios case of Latrell and Lomax: Star duo need to put what's best for the team ahead of individual interests
No it was not a different time, the Giteau law was invoked for that RWC. Giteau , contrary to your statements, was outstanding. If he had stayed on in the Final the game would have been much closer. He clearly was the most influential player in the backline
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Giteau efforts in the 2015 WC were outstanding. When he went off injured in the Final the Wallabies lost their way.
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Total incompetence by both teams 1st half. Stopped watching what was complete dross. It’s unacceptable that a team like the Reds could play great rugby early in the season but now deserve to be bottom of the ladder.
'Brain explosion': Wallaby stars sent off as Queensland left red-faced in Moana Pasifika shocker
So why highlight it it for 4 decades in the media- and that’s not saying every Kiwi is the same but in general the media reflects public interest in these matters
Finding the right kind of violence: Why rugby has never been harder to play
1st Feb. you are being disingenuous. Kiwis held onto that incident for 4 decades, not just for the odd mention but was always highlighted on the anniversary. And it was for an ODI not even a Test. Sure Loe and Catchpole are mentioned but comes up occasionally as a result of a conversation or perhaps an onfield incident, it’s not highlighted in the media on the anniversary.
Finding the right kind of violence: Why rugby has never been harder to play
I have spent the last 12 years in NZ on the anniversary of the underarm. Except for the last 2 years it was mentioned on the nightly news and in the press. Richard Loe has never attracted attention like that. It does appear though that after 4 decades Kiwis are getting over it.
Finding the right kind of violence: Why rugby has never been harder to play
Fair go I think Mosta was responding to your shot at Aussie commentators. It took 4 decades for NZ media to get over the bowling incident, it even made the nightly news on every anniversary
Finding the right kind of violence: Why rugby has never been harder to play
Hmmm!!!! Is that not the NZ model
Rugby Australia kicks off review into Waratahs as pressure mounts on Coleman ahead of Brumbies clash
Really, no contest at the breakdown. It’s amazing how some think the old days were vastly superior. There used to be a lot of unplayables at the breakdown resulting in scrums, virtually none now.
'Curse the money all you want' but RA must work out what it wants from Super Rugby - otherwise the game is doomed
The prime principle of Rugby is a contest for the ball at all phases. If you look at the number of breakdowns in a game the vast majority are decided by the players. The protocols around the breakdown are the prime reason for that. There has been outcries for Law simplification but no one actually comes up with definite proposals. If you desire a simple game to understand- except for the 6 again application- I suggest you watch the NRL. Good TV game but highly repetitious especially noticed if you watch a game live.
'Curse the money all you want' but RA must work out what it wants from Super Rugby - otherwise the game is doomed
I suspect you think Refs are biased cheaters as well. This is a professional environment, to get to the top you have to have pride in your work and be a high achiever. It quite insulting to make such remarks.
How Schmidt landed All Blacks icon at Wallabies - and why '80 per cent of coaching is selection'
The “ black and white rules” came about because the Referees were not allowed to make judgement calls. Ref bagging is rife in the NRL led by the media. Gus Gould over the years has said “ , use more technology , use less technology “ get a footballer in with the video refs but all underpinned with being highly demeaning to the Referees. Once faith was destroyed in the match officials the response was black and white rules to overcome those “ incompetent refs. “ And hasn’t that worked well.
'Every time we do black and white, it doesn't work': Does anyone actually understand the obstruction rule?
I am not sure what aspect you are referring to but perhaps have a look at the Law over when a maul ends.
WR's mooted law changes are great - but show there's a hell of a lot wrong with rugby in 2024, and that sucks
I think you will be very surprised over the amount of education that happens. However for the punter they assume they know all with little education
WR's mooted law changes are great - but show there's a hell of a lot wrong with rugby in 2024, and that sucks
You cannot prepare for head knocks and the results are far more catastrophic. You obviously have little regard for players after life plus head contact is not allowed under the rules and classed as foul play. I think duty of care is highly applicable if the governing bodies fail to implement measures to reduce the risk. Like many other work places there is inherent risk but companies must take steps to mitigate. Sport is not excluded, the players are employees. Dropping the tackle height has been researched and reduces concussion events significantly.
Game’s gone soft, huh? League's tough enough without dangerous incidents getting feather touch from judiciary
To have a Law such as that would have unintended consequences. A lot of overreaction here to one incident.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'