Five law trials will grace the international rugby field for a year, including the opening Bledisloe Cup test from August 7, with a view to progressing player welfare
Five law trials will grace the international rugby field for a year, including the opening Bledisloe Cup test from August 7, with a view to progressing player welfare
14 July 2021
They include two used in the southern hemisphere - the goal-line drop out instead of a five-metre scrum when the ball carrier's held up over the line, and the 50:22 kick.
The other three focus on reducing injury risk at the breakdown.
Former England rugby player Mike Tindall found himself amid the pre-match chaos that engulfed Monday's Euros football final, but as a defuser rather than an instigator.
Tindall reportedly stepped in to break up a fight between two England fans just before kick-off at Wembley.
So much for rookie Kiwi pro Daniel Hillier taking golfing advice from New Zealand number one Ryan Fox.
Hillier's overshadowed his compatriot during a practice round match play against Americans Rickie Fowler and Daniel Berger, draining seven birdies on the back nine.
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