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Leinster v Edinburgh Saturday 7.15pm

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  • #122
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    kenmc wrote: »
    Not disputing the decision, just the rediculous new law.

    It’s not ridiculous. It’s there to protect players heads. There’s very good reason for it whether you agree or not.


  • #123
    joseywhales
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭joseywhales


    In terms of head safety, I assume you can still do an open hand off to the face/head?


  • #124
    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    molloyjh wrote: »
    It’s not ridiculous. It’s there to protect players heads. There’s very good reason for it whether you agree or not.

    Or the tackler could protect himself as we always did,by getting their position right in the first place. Anyway, I'm out.


  • #125
    Buer
    Registered Users Posts: 24,173 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    kenmc wrote: »
    Disagree, leavy went in high for a man-and-ball wrap, came off worse. New law is a step too far IMO. It's no different than getting your head wrong side of hip and taking a knee to the head, your own fault.

    Leavy hadn't gone in at all. He was standing, about to attempt a tackle. The contact was all one way traffic. You're talking out your arse.


  • #126
    Jump_In_Jack
    Registered Users Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Jump_In_Jack


    joseywhales wrote: »
    In terms of head safety, I assume you can still do an open hand off to the face/head?

    Yes, as long as it is a push and not a striking action. Referee’s discretion if the force is a strike or a push.


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  • #127
    Jump_In_Jack
    Registered Users Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Jump_In_Jack


    kenmc wrote: »
    Not disputing the decision, just the rediculous new law.

    It was always a foul, just upgraded to automatic red card.
    I doubt you’ve ever played rugby.


  • #128
    Turnipman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 789 ✭✭✭Turnipman


    Buer wrote: »
    Leavy hadn't gone in at all. He was standing, about to attempt a tackle. The contact was all one way traffic. You're talking out your arse.

    And if anyone around here knows all about talking out of one's arse, then it's Buer.


  • #129
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    kenmc wrote: »
    Not disputing the decision, just the rediculous new law.
    Nothing ridiculous about it.
    joseywhales wrote: »
    In terms of head safety, I assume you can still do an open hand off to the face/head?
    Yes.
    kenmc wrote: »
    Or the tackler could protect himself as we always did,by getting their position right in the first place. Anyway, I'm out.
    The tackler can protect themselves and this law is still needed.


  • #130
    Buer
    Registered Users Posts: 24,173 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    Turnipman wrote: »
    And if anyone around here knows all about talking out of one's arse, then it's Buer.

    Saucer of milk!:D


  • #131
    Heymans
    Registered Users Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Heymans


    Thought Larmour had a good game. Unpredictable in attack and always looks for weaknesses in the kick chase defense. He’ll get better at finding those gaps as the years go on. Promising.


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