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World Service,2 mins
Could Global Rapid Rugby convert Asia into a rugby continent?
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In 2017, Western Force was removed from Super Rugby because Australian Rugby Union couldn’t support five teams. The Forces’ owner Andrew Forest annoyed by ARU’s decision created his own league, Global Rapid Rugby. He has made a few changes to the traditional format of rugby union: matches are 70 minutes long, there are restrictions on kicking and it will be broadcast in a 90 min slot on TV. The league has been backed by World Rugby and there are several teams based in Asia like Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Head of Global Rapid Rugby and former Wallaby Matt Hodgson explains the benefits of the league. Image: Western Force playing, Credit: Getty Images
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