Will Rugby New Zealand’s report into culture within the Black Ferns finally be the tipping point for change – to put women at the heart of their own sports organisations?
Critics say rule changes have made one-sided games more likely in the NRL. But statistics suggest it’s no more predictable than other major Australian competitions such as the AFL.
Some Welsh women’s rugby players have professional contracts, but many sportswomen face major funding issues.
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The use of a video to challenge rugby decisions is uncommon. But analysis is useful to make the game safe and fair.
The long-term health effects in professional contact sports have come under global scrutiny since the 2015 $1 billion lawsuit filed by former professional American football players against the NFL.
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Why tackling in kids rugby must be banned to curb dementia risks.
The decision by World Rugby to ban trans players from participating in women’s events is another setback for transgender athletes.
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If “fairness” is why trans players have been banned by World Rugby, then sport bodies need to realize many athletes have an unfair advantage because of issues like class and cultural backgrounds.
Every year, about 10 per cent of youth athletes experience a concussion. Research shows there are steps we can take to help prevent these injuries, but we can’t be afraid to make changes.
The league is facing financial ruin unless it restarts play soon. Yet, even with strict biosecurity measures in place, there are significant questions as to whether it can effectively police itself.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during Premier League match between against Crystal Palace in January 2020.
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The springbok emblem was introduced under white rule in South Africa and by retaining it, it remains a burden for many South Africans who followed the Rugby World Cup.
The Wallabies haven’t won the Rugby World Cup since 1999.
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The AFL and NRL have larger fan bases, and soccer more youth participants. Rugby union must find new ways to grow interest in the sport to reclaim its place in the Australian sporting landscape.
One of the most pressurised roles in the pressure cooker that is the Rugby World Cup is the referee. Threatening fans are causing them to quit the game at all levels.
Body mass matters in rugby. But other factors play a bigger role in determining victory.
Josh Adams of Wales scores one of four tries during the Rugby World Cup match between Wales and Fiji on Wednesday. They earned Wales a bonus point.
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