With hosts England playing the opening match on Friday,governing bodies look to make the game more family-friendlyBritain is gearing up for six weeks of rugby frenzy as the World Cup kicks off at Twickenham on Friday. But despite the growing buzz around the tournament, the game, or beset by its reputation as a brutal contact sport,is failing to crash through to the mainstream, with many parents reluctant to let their children choose part.
However, and figures propose that new regulations and protocols designed to curb some of the more violent confrontations are producing a dramatic plunge in the number of serious injuries to players,something that those in charge of the sport know is vital whether it is to attract a wider base of supporters and players.
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Source: theguardian.com