02/10/2023
https://www.rugbyplayers.org/progress-made-but-more-needed-to-grow-emerging-nations/
"Progress made but more needed to grow Emerging Nations" - International Rugby Players
International Rugby Players has called for more to be done to ensure Emerging Nations can compete at the highest level of the sport. The global players’ body says that a range of measures need to be introduced to develop teams and bring about more competitive Rugby World Cup fixtures in the future...
31/08/2023
🎥Getting agreement on high tackles can be tricky - but we’re working with World Rugby on the Head Contact Process.
With around the corner we look at what players need to know...and what refs and TMOs need to understand from a player point of view.
Conrad Smith sits down with Refs manager Craig Joubert and TMO Brendon Pickerell to examine some big calls:
Full video here:
Head Contact Process
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31/08/2023
Be prepared: Getting players ready for the transition out of major tournaments can be tricky. Here, Conrad Smith, Leonardo Ghiraldini and Micheal Leitch share their stories...
Be Prepared: The Transition from Rugby World Cup
The drop-off after a major tournament, whether you win, lose or draw, can be massive. We speak to former All Black Conrad Smith, Japanese captain Michael Leitch…
23/03/2022
STATEMENT: Six Nations Concussion Protocol
International Rugby Players have contacted World Rugby and Six Nations concerning several head injury issues that arose during this year's men's competition.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/6NConcussion
24/11/2021
NEWS:
Eligibility Rules have changed to allow international players to transfer from one country to another.
Subject to the player demonstrating "a close and credible link" to that union via birthright and only once in a player's career:
23/03/2022
24/11/2021