Male rugby players given permission to wear tights and leggings
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Male rugby players have been given permission to wear tights or leggings to reflect the growing use of artificial pitches.
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Men in tights: World Rugby law change allows male players to wear
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Men in tights: World Rugby law change allows male players to wear