Just what is it about mullets and rugby? The mullet, as we know, has a long, storied history and its routes can be traced back to ancient civilisations, but why rugby? Is it a hark back to ancient times where the mullet was seen as a symbol of power or strength? Are they channeling a … Read more
What is a Jackal in Rugby? Is it even legal? For those new to the sport, the jackal is an action enabling a player to steal the ball from an opponent just after a tackle and before a ruck is formed. The ‘Jackler’, the player attempting to reclaim the ball before the ruck forms aims … Read more
A penalty try is awarded after foul play prevents a probable try from being scored. Typically penalty tries are awarded close to the defending teams tryline and often after sustained pressure. The attacking team is awarded 7 points automatically and does not have to attempt the conversion (prior to 2017, the attacking team had to … Read more
With all the talk recently of Leinster’s unfair advantages in terms of their squad, it seemed a good time to take a look at whether Rugby is still a posh game dominated by private schools. Rugby has long been associated with the upper classes in Ireland, but is this stereotype still accurate? In 2017 the … Read more