Laws are killing rugby, says Andrew

ROB ANDREW yesterday warned the International Rugby Board (IRB) that spectators are being driven away by laws that are killing the game as a spectacle.

The IRB have confirmed there would be no rule changes before the 2011 World Cup, despite widespread alarm at regulations governing the ruck and tackle areas.

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) pressed for an overhaul at the IRB’s council interim meeting, blaming the current interpretation for the recent injury crisis and the negative, safety-first tactics that are prevalent.