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I think you identified the key reason behind the use of the word probable because you cant define what is serious or not. Only the circumstances around the injury so more of a if it looks or sounds bad assessment. It's interesting you keep leaning on the proximity argument where the rule...

Noting the difficulty for a referee to make a judgement on the run I believe that the way World Rugby had written the Laws actually very clever and simplifies the decision and reinforces it's intent on player welfare being of primary importance. The 6.A.8(f) law use the words - " a referee must...

World Rugby implemented Law variations last year that included better response, management / handling and general protocols around managing injuries. To balance out the new variation they also amended the Laws to ban simulation or diving and making it an offence so referees can punish player...

I still wonder how the 60 cap rule will work with the IPRC. Can players with 60 caps fly in and play IPRC and still be Wallibies eligible by the cap rule? They may only play a few games but still its $$ for them and a draw card for the IPRC.

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No. I am suggesting that the referee have regard for the Law and stop the game when there is a probability of a serious injury rather then get it wrong and be found liable ( has occurred) or be the one to get it wrong and regret it forever. With the increase in player welfare and safety...

As cited above. The current law, 6.A.8 (f) explicitly says the referee must stop the game. The ARU code of conduct point 4.1 reinforces this.

Optional rules? So how does a referee know how injured a player is without stopping to find out and without a medical degree? So your advocating that referees should play on and take the risk with a players safety and welfare?

Correct. That why I clearly stated it was for example to read and get some idea about the implications. And yes it's an ARU published document. As for safety related documents, ARU and or any of the unions. Google and you shall find.

6.A.8 The referee’s whistle (f) The referee must blow the whistle when it would be dangerous to let play continue or when it is probable that a player has been seriously injured.

The part of Law 6.c.2 that you refer to above is about medical and non-medical persons entering the field and when. The "such persons" part is in reference to the other non-playing members of the team, not medical persons. 6.C.2 Those who may enter the playing area In the case of injury, only...

Based on that criteria I am pretty sure Ala'alatoa or Sio could fit the bill at centre. The reality is Godwin is very sound defensively but provides little in attack other than another pair of hands to go through. When he is not missing his metre stats are that good, he avoids going in to contact...

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I though employees welfare was the responsibly of the employer (the ARU & Super Rugby Franchise) in the first place and the Unions place was to provide further supports; if players are members of that association which is not compulsory. All Turinui did was make it clear the ARU and Rebels had no...

There is a general rule of thumb in government that they don't like business profiting or lining the pockets of private individuals from government funds for nothing and they don't like "public" monies going O/S to benefit other non- Australian entities without being controlled and approved. So...

The ASC checks are a tick and flick about a governance framework which isn't tested. Document based checks I believe. https://www.ausport.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/531165/Mandatory_Sports_Governance_Principles_FINAL.pdf Funny you bring this up. One of the current Super Rugby CEOs is the ex-ASC...

Yeah, i suppose when the Senate has the power to redefine the governance, make up of ARU and future funding for the game just to name a few elements there is not much that can be done to the ARU. Worst case they will bounce this in to a full funding and governance review and involve the ANAO to...

Contempt of the Senate and remedies for contempt When the actions of a witness or another person influencing a witness have the effect of obstructing the inquiries of a Senate committee (or future inquiries), those actions may be treated as contempts. Examples of such offences include...

Brumbies have zero capital, nil investment and minimal assets. Less bricks and mortar so to speak than any other franchise. It is actually hard to identify anything tangible the Brumbies own. On the plus side they have minimal overheads and commitments.

Very interesting and positive. ARU chairman Cameron Clyne said the national body was committed to working with Forrest on the IPRC. https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/09/15/aru-forrest-working-group