The Rugby Ruckus: A Lesson in Fair Play The recent qualifying final between the Dolphins and the Warriors was a thrilling display of athletic prowess, but it also highlighted a disturbing trend that threatens to undermine the very fabric of the sport.
The incident drew attention to the practice of "escorting" or "disrupting," where an attacking player intentionally blocks a defender from catching a high ball.
This tactic has been used by teams like the Broncos and Roosters in big games, but what's concerning is that referees seem reluctant to call fouls on these incidents.