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Players or gladiators? Why the game is struggling to find the right balance

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Paul Rees reports on World Rugby's attempts to broaden the sport's appeal but can see problems ahead

It has become an annual event this decade for World Rugby to issue a series of law tweaks designed to speed up the game and make it more accessible for a new audience, primarily television viewers.
Last year the emphasis was on making sure kicks at goal were taken within an allotted time span, 90 seconds for a conversion and a minute for a penalty “even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again.” A shot clock was introduced with a kicker having to make contact with the ball befor...

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