Paddy O’Brien explains the Stellenbosch experimental law variations, Part 2
International Rugby Board Referee Manager Paddy O’Brien explains the Stellenbosch experimental law variations and their status with the IRB. This is part 2 of the 20 minute video.
(On Oct 7th, 2007 at 1:18 pm)
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(On Oct 30th, 2007 at 4:31 pm)
Thank God for the move back to the 5m offside rule behind the scrums. At last the game can get back to running and scoring tries.
My compliments on all the rule changes (except the truck and trailer maybe). I am 100% certain that this will greatly improve Rugby as a spectator sport and create more new fans.
Thanks to all participants
(On May 1st, 2008 at 2:42 pm)
Sorry but you can’t tell me these law changes are going to encourage your level 9-11 45 year old 20 stone prop to keep playing the game. This is taking the game we love away from a huge passionate group of players and is rubbish. Rugby is not broke why are we trying ti fix it?
(On May 1st, 2008 at 2:48 pm)
Rugby is broken. Just ask the New Zealand RFU. Look at the RFU in England over the last 5 years. Scotland? People said the line-out contest would be over once lifting was allowed, and now the line-out is more dynamic than ever. I guess i just don't see a bunch of amateur, old, out-of-shape ruggers playing some professional, fit fast team very soon. There will be a slow transition in players and style and I suspect people will hardly notice.