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A boring product trapped by pedantic rules: Why it’s time rugby joined the entertainment game
The game is going backwards economically because, aside from episodic scintillating moments like the first half of France-South Africa in the recent World Cup, it’s become lousy entertainment. Here’s how to fix it.
- by John Wylie
Insight & Analysis
And then there were four? Welcome to a Super Rugby season like no other
With the Crusaders losing talent, and in all likelihood a swansong campaign for the Rebels looming, at least one Australian side might just see a premiership window opening.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
What is Dupont’s law, why is it ruining the game, and how will Super Rugby stop it?
France halfback Antoine Dupont has exploited a loophole in the rugby rulebook. We explain how Super Rugby is closing it to create a better spectacle.
Jonathan Drennan
Sports Reporter
Why Manu won’t be the last league player signed by French rugby
Told yers! The expected signing of Roosters star Joey Manu to a French rugby club will be the first of many.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
More News
Fullback debate settled? Four things learnt from Reds’ triumph
The Waratahs could not be faulted for a lack of effort but the Reds proved too strong, enjoying a triumphant 40-22 win at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Nick Wright
Exclusive
Australian rugby
Rugby Victoria now facing questions over missing financial documents
Rugby Victoria has filed one annual report to the consumer regulator since taking control of the Melbourne Rebels in 2017. The governing body’s president could not explain the apparent administrative failure.
- by Carla Jaeger
‘It wasn’t pretty’: Why Eddie won’t watch new Wallabies documentary
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
Extras
‘It was bizarre’: The inside story of Eddie Jones’ chaotic second coming
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
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Eddie Jones
Here’s why Eddie Jones’ claims about Japan job are misleading
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten