Rugby union must see enforced break as a chance to hit the reset button | Ugo Monye

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Speeding the game up, decluttering the calendar and introducing a Club World Championship should be considered

Just a couple of months ago we were inside the rugby bubble. The Six Nations was coming towards a conclusion and domestic competitions were in full swing all over the world. We were saturated by the sport and we were comfortable, and when that happens you can start to pick holes.

Over the last few years, highlighting rugby’s problems has become a popular thing to do. I admit I have been among the more vocal in that sense but it has become widespread. There is a temptation at the moment to just will rugby back, warts and all, because players will be desperate to play and fans desperate to see some action, but it is important to resist.

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Written by Ugo Monye
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/19/rugby-union-must-see-enforced-break-as-a-chance-to-hit-the-reset-button under the title “Rugby union must see enforced break as a chance to hit the reset button | Ugo Monye”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.