Experimental law changes

Interesting reading could be quite complicated for the referees

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52833173

The calling by the referee of a choke tackle as a ‘tackle‘ rather than ‘maul’ raises some interesting issues as to how play them proceeds.

Free  kick to side putting in.

Having read them through I think the proposals are a very sensible short-term approach which may help get Community rugby, Level 3 down, happening sooner than we all fear. I see the Premiership has already rejected the proposals which says something about their mentality - finance first, players last. If the RFU accepted the trial for this season it might actually be good for rugby.

Raider999 wrote: Halliford wrote: Having read them through I think the proposals are a very sensible short-term approach which may help get Community rugby, Level 3 down, happening sooner than we all fear. I see the Premiership has already rejected the proposals which says something about their mentality - finance first, players last. If the RFU accepted the trial for this season it might actually be good for rugby. Or just wanting proper rugby as RFUs suggestions are ridiculous.

Raider no one from the RFU was suggesting games without scrums, lineouts and tackling-this was just media headlines to attract clickbait. Surely anything that may help rugby start the coming season should be considered. NZ have already rejected the proposals because the health state of that country is far better than any other rugby playing nation. Premier rugby here may resist but have to adapt for financial reasons. If community rugby is to happen at all this coming season I would suggest that anything to reduce the amount of contact in the game should seriously be considered -the important word is 'considered'.

I'm fully with you Raider999 - I believe the "Rugby X model" was put together by Steve Grainger, the RFU Development Manager and therefore can be taken by the rest of us as having come from the RFU

Sorry Marigold but where exactly did I "hark back to the good old days"??

Edited by Thatbloke - 30 May 2020 at 12:55

Bigmal wrote: It seems to me that anything that gets clubs playing again should be considered. Players and refs will adapt and participation can continue. Shut things down and people will drift away from the sport.

As domestic cricket re-start has been put back again to 1st August at the earliest, I cannot believe Rugby which is by its nature a contact sport will happen any time soon - unfortunate as it may be.

agree with thatbloke - put something on if you want but don't call it rugby because it isn't. And most won't watch it particularly with no bar.

Edited by Raider999 - 30 May 2020 at 15:07

tulip wrote: I haven't got Sky Sports but the basic Sky package which I  have they include Sky Sports Mix.  They have been putting on the latest NRL games on in Australia behind closed doors  Have really enjoyed them. Don't watch League here because it is basically let the big lads bang it up  the middle and hopefully get a try scoring opportunity  A bit like Union going through 20 phases  but the ball doesn't change sides.  In Oz they let the ball pass along the backline and are desperate to offload if possible. Being a front row man I do enjoy the scrums but they look as if they may become obsolete apart from a knock on. Line outs go 90% to throw in so maybe we have to go 13 man and try and get game with a bit more space to score trys

Your membership if the Front Row Union is hereby rescinded and a long queue is forming to help wash your mouth out with soap and water ... on the other hand, you’re entitled to your opinion 😜