BIZARRE: 6 - You Need To See This

Rugby World Cups aren’t adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix

South Africa no longer see hosting as viable and World Rugby is under pressure to deliver for its members

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Lower rugby tackle height linked to drop in head collisions – study

Researchers used video analysis to study 18,702 tackles.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits

World Rugby insists there is no evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no current plans to outlaw the tactic as a result

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025

Ross Vintcent red card: Why was the Italy back row sent off against Ireland in the Six Nations?

Vintcent saw red early in the second half after making head to head contact with Ireland full back Hugo Keenan

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025

The bold call that paid off for France against Ireland – and why it is controversial

Ireland 27-42 France: A Springboks-style bench proved vital for France in seizing control of the Six Nations - but not all are fans of the tactic

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025

Speedy set pieces and 20-minute red cards: have rugby’s changes worked?

After three rounds of the 2025 Six Nations, we assess the impact of World Rugby’s latest package of law tweaks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

No confidence vote risks sending English rugby into ‘paralysis’, clubs told

Chief executive Bill Sweeney will face a vote of no-confidence at a special general meeting in late March

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Garry Ringrose red card: Why was the Ireland centre sent off against Wales in the Six Nations?

Ringrose saw red towards the end of the first half in Cardiff after making contact with the head of centre counterpart Ben Thomas

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025

Dragons start life after Warren Gatland – Wales v Ireland talking points

Gatland departed following Wales’ 14th successive Test defeat.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

James Ryan red card: Why was the Ireland lock sent off against South Africa?

Ryan was shown red early on in the clash at the Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025