Rugby World

Should we crack down on swearing on the pitch?

ROB DEBNEY

more frequently in some workplaces than others. And the rugby field is no different from anywhere else. Add into that the 30 different characters and personalities, and then you’ve got the referee wearing a very sensitive microphone. Add in the touchjudges and the fourth official, and you’ll pick up a

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