The law on dangerous tackles: time to get a grip
The law on dangerous tackles: time to get a grip Rugby columnist Ben Cisneros argues that World Rugby's new tackling directive goes too far in its attempts to protect player welfare.
South Africa’s rugby problems are more than skin deep
South Africa?s rugby problems are more than skin deep Ben Cisneros looks at the decline of the once-great Springboks and what needs to be done for them to return to their former glory. Quotas are not helping.
In defence of so-called “drugs cheats”
"Drugs cheats" should not be denied the opportunity to fight their corner The likes of Justin Gatlin, Maria Sharapova, and Tyson Fury are not given the chance to explain themselves by the vultures of the media.
Rugby’s First Million Pound Players
This article was first published in September 2017, amidst the rumours of Charles Piutau´s move to Bristol. Though it was originally rumoured that he would be earning £1 million a year at the Bears, the club have since refuted this.…
A shift in wealth: The rise of the Aviva Premiership
A shift in wealth: The rise of the Aviva Premiership As English players get a pay cap increase, columnist Ben Cisneros looks at what this means for the sport.
Rethinking Rugby’s International Eligibility Rules
It's time to rethink rugby's international eligibility rule Ben Cisneros argues that lax rules on call-ups is devaluing international rugby union
A Six Nations Relegation Play-Off?
It's time to introduce a Six Nations relegation play-off The emergence of countries like Georgia as contenders in world rugby threatens to shake up the sport's traditions, writes Ben Cisneros www.varsity.co.uk
Rugby’s Cross-Continental Experiment
Time to kick rugby's cross-continental experiment into touch? Ahead of Saracens' match against Newcastle, Ben Cisneros asks if cross-continental rugby matches are worth the hype
Gouging: Rugby’s Cardinal Sin
Gouging: rugby's cardinal sin In this week's column, Ben Cisneros looks at whether or not we should call Kyle Sinckler's actions 'gouging'.
Banning Tackling and Extending the Season?
Banning tackling in schools and extending the season? Time for rugby to get real about player welfare Ben Cisneros takes an in-depth look at what can do to improve player safety across all levels of rugby, and why the sport…
