Wednesday Morning Round Up
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Wednesday Morning Round Up
Context to be considered in foul play rulings
With the Mitre 10 Cup underway, referees have been directed by New Zealand Rugby to consider context when ruling on foul play.
New Zealand Rugby Head of Referees Bryce Lawrence said that player safety remains paramount and deliberately dangerous acts would be dealt with accordingly. Full story
Canberra Vikings Announce 2018 Squad
Canberra Vikings have announced their squad for the 2018 National Rugby Championship which will be led by Ben Hyne, who has been appointed captain for the latest iteration of the series.
The team has a strong representation from the local Griffin Legal John I Dent Cup competition alongside the core group of Brumbies players including Wallabies international lock Blake Enever, hooker Josh Mann-Rea, lock Rory Arnold as well as Tom Banks and Folau Fainga’a, both of whom are edging nearer to full international honours. Full squad
Aimee Barrett-Theron Makes History
Barrett-Theron is making history as she is set to become the first woman to referee Currie Cup rugby when she referees the Division 1 match between South Western Districts and the Leopards in George on Friday. Full story
All Blacks prepare for rebounding Australia
