RFU Image of the Game Questionaire

[peperami]

Hi Everyone

Just received this from the RFU and it says pass it on to anyone who has an interest in the game.

http://rfumail.com/rp//2/process.clsp?t=2F2F9B87FAE8231E0F8ACF58F89242D92

Ben

 

[chopper15]

Question 6
Are there are any actions, issues or solutions you think the task group should consider in its attempt to rebuild the image of the game?


Anyone like to share their views?

Personally I still think the game has a pretty good image.:hap:

 

[baftabill]

I think they are doing the right thing.
Let blood. Deal with the cr*p.
Move on.
The game is strong.

 

[DrSTU]

Question 6
Are there are any actions, issues or solutions you think the task group should consider in its attempt to rebuild the image of the game?


Anyone like to share their views?

Personally I still think the game has a pretty good image.:hap:

what I wrote

The recent events are isolated. The laws of the game are sound for the vast majority of events but can be manipulated to an extent that sanctioned cheating is allowed (although some might say this is just clever use of the laws). The control of pre-match affairs is beyond the remit of the ref and should be a matter of pride to the team(s). We need to get back to "rugby being the winner" where the team that played the best rugby won, not the team that manipulated the laws most successfully.

 

[Staybound]

I blame the joke shops

 

[Dickie E]

Question 6
Are there are any actions, issues or solutions you think the task group should consider in its attempt to rebuild the image of the game?


Anyone like to share their views?

Stop Yappies being able to kick penalty goals from their own 22

 

[upnunder]

my view was to introduce Rolling substitutions, as in Rugby league.
A playing squad of 23, with 3 FR replacements would encourage more players to be trained to play all 3 FR positions, as they would have maximum impact from the bench.
Rolling subs would stop any type of "manipulation" of laws regarding replacements.

 

[Simon Thomas]

I have completed the survey and asked our WebMaster to put the link on our web site.

Suggested RFU get collective finger out of b*m and reduce level of elitism (in playing and admin) in the Game, and give it back to grassroots again.

 

[SBCornwall]

Simon, I think you've hit it on the head. Although I think the way they handle incidents like this and allow the rugby loving public to have their view is a credit which other NGOs would do well to follow.