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[bust]

Rule relates to crossing the half way line. It's not specific to the Haka

So if England decided to play a game of Ringa Ringa Rosie before kick off, their opponents would not be allowed to cross over the half way line.

[Mekong]

1 hour ago, bust said:

Rule relates to crossing the half way line. It's not specific to the Haka

Care to quote the actual rule from the Laws of Rugby. Since I can’t find it Rugby Laws

From the link I posted.

World Rugby regulations state opponents must not cross the halfway line while the  Maori war dance is being performed and six England players could be seen in breach of the ruling last Saturday.

Also if England were fined for breaking a rule than why aren’t teams fined for every rule infringement during a game, or is it just selective rules?

 

[bust]

World Rugby - Cultural Challenge

"Where only one team is performing a challenge, no player from the team performing the challenge may cross their own 10m line and no player from the team receiving the challenge may cross the halfway line. It is not mandatory for the team receiving the challenge to face it."

[Mekong]

So it is not within the Rules of Rugby, just some made up rule introduced recently then

Remind me again, which countries issue cultural challenges and should they not be banned instead 

[bust]

Rules of the game are one part of the Rugby Charter. While the game is in play the "Laws of the Game" are applied. The Rugby Charter also consists of the Principles of the Game which covers Conduct and Spirit.

I believe this is where the Cultural Challenge is applied.

All Polynesian Nations have their own Cultural Challenge.

[martino1]

It's interesting to see how cultural traditions, like the New Zealand haka, have a significant impact on pre-match protocols in international rugby.

According to the rules established by World Rugby, during the performance of a cultural challenge, no player from the performing team can cross their own 10-meter line, and no player from the opposing team can cross the halfway line. These regulations aim to respect cultural traditions while maintaining order before the match begins.

However, the enforcement of these rules has sparked debates. For instance, in the past, England was fined for crossing the halfway line during the haka, raising questions about the consistency of penalties for infractions of pre-match regulations. Some argue that if violations of in-game rules don’t always result in fines, why should pre-match breaches be treated differently?

Additionally, there’s an ongoing discussion about whether these traditions should be maintained or adapted in modern rugby. Some believe cultural challenges add depth and meaning to matches, while others suggest they should be reviewed or even removed to ensure fairness and focus on the game itself.

Ultimately, balancing the respect for cultural traditions with the principles of sporting fairness remains a relevant topic in contemporary rugby.

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[martino1]

On 12/30/2024 at 12:21 PM, martino1 said:

 

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It's interesting to see how cultural traditions, like the New Zealand haka, have a significant impact on pre-match protocols in international rugby.

According to the rules established by World Rugby, during the performance of a cultural challenge, no player from the performing team can cross their own 10-meter line, and no player from the opposing team can cross the halfway line. These regulations aim to respect cultural traditions while maintaining order before the match begins.

However, the enforcement of these rules has sparked debates. For instance, in the past, England was fined for crossing the halfway line during the haka, raising questions about the consistency of penalties for infractions of pre-match regulations. Some argue that if violations of in-game rules don’t always result in fines, why should pre-match breaches be treated differently?

Additionally, there’s an ongoing discussion about whether these traditions should be maintained or adapted in modern rugby. Some believe cultural challenges add depth and meaning to matches, while others suggest they should be reviewed or even removed to ensure fairness and focus on the game itself.

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Ultimately, balancing the respect for cultural traditions with the principles of sporting fairness remains a relevant topic in contemporary rugby.

 

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