From The Rugby Paper · Adam Hathaway · · 50s
England star Ben Earl pushes for player input in rugby law changes
Players should have a voice in rugby law changes, says England star Ben Earl.
In brief
Players should have a voice in rugby law changes, says England star Ben Earl. England rugby player Ben Earl argues players must be consulted on rule changes after finding no international players were consulted in his research. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Ben Earl's research
England rugby player Ben Earl found no international players consulted on rugby law changes during his research.
Earl's master's dissertation
Earl completed a 15,000-word dissertation for his master's degree at Manchester Met quizzing fellow stars on rugby laws.
Recent rule changes
New regulations for hip-drop tackles and knee-drop tackles were introduced last Sunday for Nations Championship games.
Earl's call for player input
Earl insists players should have a greater voice in rugby law changes to improve the sport.
In short
England rugby player Ben Earl argues players must be consulted on rule changes after finding no international players were consulted in his research.
