Rugby stars given permission to wear TIGHTS during matches over fears synthetic surfaces cause BURNS

It's one of the most iconic sights - a jumble of bare and muddy legs sticking out of the rugby scrum, but now players have been given permission to wear tights or leggings during matches.

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Men in tights: World Rugby law change allows male players to wear leggings, Rugby union

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Male rugby players given permission to wear tights and leggings amid artificial pitch fears

Men in tights: World Rugby law change allows male players to wear leggings, Rugby union

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Male rugby players given permission to wear tights and leggings amid artificial pitch fears

Law change permits male rugby players to wear tights

World Rugby makes rule change over tights and leggings in bid to reduce injuries - Mirror Online