Nine years ago one of the strangest games in rugby history unfolded when Italy exploited a loophole in the laws to defend without forming rucks, creating chaos at Twickenham in the 2017 Six Nations in what became known as “Ruckgate.” As England struggled to adapt, even asking the referee to explain the rules mid-game, Italy’s clever tactic shocked fans, pundits, and head coach Eddie Jones, who famously said “it’s not rugby,” despite it being completely legal at the time. This video breaks down how the tactic worked, why it nearly pulled off a historic upset, the reactions that followed, and how it ultimately forced World Rugby to change the laws of the game forever.
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