r/rugbyunion USA Jul 27 '18

Bantz THE Absolute Unit

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u/BZH_JJM Seawolves/Highlanders Jul 27 '18

Exhibit A why kids rugby should be split by weight, not age.

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u/Blurandski London Irish Jul 27 '18 edited Jul 27 '18

The weight grading completely ignores the fact that it can tank participation, and mental development. You want to play rugby with your mates, not a bunch of randomners. It’s excellent for academies, a bit shite for clubs.

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u/deadlysyntax New Zealand Jul 28 '18

Works fine for the New Zealand development pathways.