Thursday, August 01, 2019

Front Five - 01.08.19

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

Click here for Episode 5 of our podcast
titled "Negativity, mucky pitches & stolen inches"


"...with 50 days to go, we can confidently say that Japan 2019 is already proving to be a transformational driver of sporting and social legacy in the host nation and across Asia."


WorldRugby.org

If a team kicks the ball from their own half ... and it bounces infield before rolling into touch inside the opposition’s 22, the kicking team will receive an attacking lineout.


Murray Kinsella - The42.ie

"...last term the Ospreys averaged crowds of 7,283. That kind of gate in a smaller venue would create a much better vibe.


Mark Orders - WalesOnline

He has...raised a ($1.37 million) war-chest from supporters via a Christian lobby group to fund the proceedings.


ESPN.co.uk (via Reuters)

It is understood that the ball was kicked into the crowd by a player, however, it is unclear whether or not an All Black was involved.


Ruck.co.uk

Feel free to share any interesting links you spot yourself about t’internet by email, Twitter, Facebook, blog comment or carrier pigeon – whatever works for you. JLP

Note - views expressed in "Front Five" links do not necessarily reflect those of HarpinOnRugby

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Taken by JLP from RDS press box on Nov 16, 2019