Tag: Rugby
Rugby stadiums are sold as an economic asset – but NZ needs to ask if they’re really worth it
Despite multimillion dollar price tags, rugby stadiums rarely cater to events outside of the sport. So why should communities cover the hefty bill when there is limited benefit to the wider community?
A red card could ruin the Rugby World Cup final – the game needs fairer, safer rulings on the field
A conflict resolution expert – and rugby fan – explains how the game can restore spectacle and avoid farcical and dangerous mismatches due to players being sent off.
Australian rugby has reached its lowest point. How did it get here?
Pundits had suggested a strong World Cup performance was vital for the health of the game. The horror result in France will put even more pressure on the sport to reform to stay relevant.
Machine learning can level the playing field against match fixing – helping regulators spot cheating
A new machine learning model can pinpoint anomalies in sports results – whether from match fixing, strategic losses or poor player performance. It could be a useful tool in the fight against cheating.
