You guys do realize that tip/dump tackling was legal in rugby before 2003 right? There weren't a rash of spinal injuries back then either. Dumping a player isn't tantamount to scratching their eyes or kicking them in the junk.
Whenever I got dumped my coach would tell me to run lower.
There has never been tackle in the history of rugby union that deserves a 5 week ban.
I like Ewen McKenzie's commitment to discipline, but I don't want to live in a world where rugby players can't have some drinks with their teammates on a tour after a big win.
So if a player punches a member of the opposition and the guy defends himself they receive the same penalty as the aggressor?
If so then why don't teams just target the best player on the opposition, send your worst player to provoke him into defending himself, then both players get sent off?. Tactically it's a good trade after all.
I'm not against national anthems, but that's all you get.
If the Irish made a big showing of singing menacingly Oro se do Bheatha Abhaile AFTER their anthem while making other teams just stand there, then yes, they should feel foolish. Especially if they lose.
Where does it stop. Should the Boks do a zulu dance? Should Canadians do a First Nations war dance?
Newcastle's Richard Mayhew crunches Harlequins' Sam Smith
Hospital.
5 Days, 19 Hours ago
Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins interviews Wallaby players after Wales win
I like this dude's style. You can have fun, flair, and personality without dancing in the try zone.
Despite all the doom and gloom the Aussies know how to win. Ewen McKenzie looks to be a fine coach.
1 Week, 1 Day ago
Georgia stun Samoa in historic game in Tbilisi
Rugby has a culture like no other sport. If you are involved in any way with youth rugby have the kids watch this clip. Sportsmanship still counts.
1 Week, 4 Days ago
Tevita Kuridrani receives five week suspension for dangerous tackle
How many games have you seen spoiled because of dump tackles?
I think softies changing the laws every season for mothers in tv audiences are spoiling the game, not overzealous tacklers.
2 Weeks, 6 Days ago
Tevita Kuridrani receives five week suspension for dangerous tackle
It's not like he kicked somebody in the head. The guy lifted a leg up. It doesn't make him a murderer.
2 Weeks, 6 Days ago
Tevita Kuridrani receives five week suspension for dangerous tackle
You guys do realize that tip/dump tackling was legal in rugby before 2003 right? There weren't a rash of spinal injuries back then either. Dumping a player isn't tantamount to scratching their eyes or kicking them in the junk.
Whenever I got dumped my coach would tell me to run lower.
There has never been tackle in the history of rugby union that deserves a 5 week ban.
2 Weeks, 6 Days ago
The Wallabies claim comfortable victory over Ireland in Dublin
I like Ewen McKenzie's commitment to discipline, but I don't want to live in a world where rugby players can't have some drinks with their teammates on a tour after a big win.
3 Weeks, 1 Day ago
Sona Taumalolo and Yoann Maestri red carded for France vs Tonga fight
No way do these guys deserve the same penalty.
So if a player punches a member of the opposition and the guy defends himself they receive the same penalty as the aggressor?
If so then why don't teams just target the best player on the opposition, send your worst player to provoke him into defending himself, then both players get sent off?. Tactically it's a good trade after all.
3 Weeks, 3 Days ago
Two players red carded in Georgia vs Canada mass brawl
And you're South African?
3 Weeks, 5 Days ago
Shirtless Brian Lima leads Samoa in Siva Tau wardance vs Ireland
I'm not against national anthems, but that's all you get.
If the Irish made a big showing of singing menacingly Oro se do Bheatha Abhaile AFTER their anthem while making other teams just stand there, then yes, they should feel foolish. Especially if they lose.
Where does it stop. Should the Boks do a zulu dance? Should Canadians do a First Nations war dance?
Just play.
4 Weeks, 20 Hours ago