In Extra Time this week: World Rugby is proposing to ban trans-athletes from playing in the women's game but will NZ Rugby follow suit? World Rugby says the move to ban trans-athletes from women's rugby is about safety, with the latest research indicating a reduction of testosterone doesn't lead to a reduction in muscle mass, strength or power. NZ Rugby suggests it's loathe to implement the policy, but chief operating officer Nicki Nicol says they will review it and use it as a starting point. READ MORE:* NZ Rugby reviewing guidelines as World Rugby finds trans-athletes pose physical risk in women's game* Trans women face ban from playing women's rugby* NZ Rugby declare $7.4 million loss for 2019Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images Nicki Nicol from New Zealand Rugby. And South Africa and Australia haven't been backward in coming forward in criticising NZ Rugby's planned new Super Rugby competition suggesting NZ Rugby is trying to split the game - what's got everyone so riled up?

Source: Stuff July 27, 2020 19:41 UTC