WHAT THE RUCK?
The questions and debates shaping women's rugby.

The conversations, challenges and controversies shaping the women's game. What The Ruck? explores the issues that matter, from the grassroots to the international stage.

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WHAT THE RUCK?
WHAT THE RUCK?

Three years after rugby began lowering the legal tackle height, we look at what changed, what the evidence tells us, and what the new tackle law means for the game.

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Not Every Hero Wears A Kit.
Not Every Hero Wears A Kit.

The people who shape a rugby club aren't always the ones wearing the jersey. From volunteers and coaches to physios and parents, this feature celebrates the individuals whose dedication makes every match possible—even if their names never appear on the team sheet.

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What The Ruck?
What The Ruck?

World Rugby is changing more than where the Television Match Official sits. As remote officiating begins to separate decision-making from live television production, could greater independence lead to greater trust in the modern game?

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What The Ruck?
What The Ruck?

The group chats, the characters, the 247 unread messages. A love letter to the WhatsApp groups that run women's rugby.

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