Nine Tries in the First Half: What It Says About the State of Modern Rugby The Brisbane derby between the Dolphins and the Broncos on August 8th was a spectacle that left even seasoned rugby fans bewildered.
Fifty two points were scored in just over an hour, with both teams combining for nine tries in the first half alone.
This breakneck pace raises questions about the state of modern rugby: is it becoming too fast paced and frenetic, sacrificing strategy and discipline for sheer entertainment value?