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Munster find a useful lesson in La Rochelle defeat
Munster lost 47-26 in La Rochelle, but their first pre-season outing exposed the defensive work and maul strength that will shape the weeks ahead.
The 20-Minute Red Card: Is Rugby Protecting the Contest or Weakening the Deterrent?
World Rugby’s 20-minute red card trial is one of the most divisive law changes in the modern game. Supporters say it protects the spectacle by punishing the player rather than ruining the match. Critics argue it softens the sanction for dangerous play at a time when rugby should be doing the opposite.