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		<title>GoffonRugby: The Late-Hit Problem in Girls Rugby</title>
		<description>Discuss GoffonRugby: The Late-Hit Problem in Girls Rugby</description>
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			<title>Hugh Jorgan says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Reno makes a valid point, many refs go into womens matches, and girls matches, with a pre-concieved notion that these players will not go into a match with violent intentions. As a result the sliding scale of PK-Warning-YC-RC is used on the lower end. While in a mens match a RC might be shown for certain actions, in a womens match sometimes PK is the most that will be used. Reckless dangerous play should be sanctioned in the same way that intentional dangerous play is sanctioned. Players need to own the outcome of their actions, regardless of the intent.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hugh Jorgan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 08:03:05 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>RenoRugger says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well said. But 1 point, it is the player's responsibility, above all, to play legally and respectfully. All should do what is right, fair, and follow the Law. If the player isn't following the Law and playing fairly, then coach should bench him or her. If the coach won't do it, then the ref should take the steps needed. If it is a chronic problem for a player, the cards will add up and the Union will take action, as it must. In my dozen years as a coach and referee I have seen the women's game grow in ability and competitiveness , but knowledge of the Laws has not risen at the same rate. Is it poor coaching? The paternalistic way some refs call a women's game? Something different in the way men and women view the game? I'm not sure, but suspect these and other factors are at work. Good article, Mr Goff!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>RenoRugger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:23:25 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>RugbyTy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A stand out player for Kent, had her jaw broken at nationals this year, in an open field blatently late, high, clothesline late hit. The ref "didn't see the infringement." The offender was later carded for similar play. It is first on the coach's head, second on the referee's head to make rugby first and foremost safe then fun. Any coach who sees his or her own player playing dirty should immediately remove said player from the game, the same goes for referee's. Any coach found to be encouraging dirty play should be removed from his/her position. With a string of brutal and unfortunate injuries, some resulting in death, over the past year it is absolutely crucial the sport be as safe as it is fun. Otherwise we could find it very quickly removed from high schools, stunting what many on this site (Alex and Bryn included) have worked so hard for, for many years, that is development at a young level for success at a high level.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>RugbyTy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 14:34:32 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Karl says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Alex, In 11 years coaching women (club side, not U-19) I lost an average of one wing a season on this type of play (concussions, ACLs, rib and back injuries). Not once was it penalized. Thanks for bringing it to attention.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Karl</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 10:06:55 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Bryn says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I completely agree. I've seen it for years in international and domestic games and it's a cheap shot when the player is at their most vulnerable, If refs start to card the offenders and award penalties on the kick off they could put an end to the problem.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bryn</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 21:36:05 --500</pubDate>
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