In a recent development, seasoned England rugby players Danny Care and Mike Brown are poised to extend their careers in the Gallagher Premiership as they’ve been presented with new contract offers.
Leicester is offering a fresh deal to Mike Brown, the former England full-back, ensuring his participation in top-tier professional rugby even as he approaches his 40th year.
Brown, currently a free agent, showcased his prowess with a try-scoring performance in Tigers’ New Year’s Eve victory over Bath, marking the conclusion of his existing contract.
Despite concerns among the Welford Road crowd that it might be Brown’s farewell in a Leicester jersey, the club has moved swiftly to dispel such fears by tabling a new contract, intending to retain the 72-cap veteran beyond the current season.
Meanwhile, Harlequins have extended an offer to Danny Care, the seasoned scrum-half, to prolong his tenure with the club until after his 38th birthday.
Care, set to turns 37 today, holds the record for the most appearances for Quins since joining from Leeds Tykes in 2006.
He played pivotal roles in the club’s Premiership final victories in 2012 and 2021. With the club expressing a keen interest in having him continue beyond the current season, Care, boasting 96 caps as England’s No.9, is currently weighing his options.
An announcement from him is expected in the coming weeks as he considers the prospect of extending his association with Harlequins.
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Brian Moore law changes to rugby:
#1. Extend the mark zone to the 10 metre line
Going against Warren Gatland, who suggested removing the mark completely from the game, Moore is looking to limit the number of box kicks we see in modern rugby.
The former England hooker commented: “If you supplemented this with a law that the marking player had to tap the ball and pass or run, you would speed up the restart and not allow time to be taken by kicking to touch.
“All this would go some way to removing the bane of many fans’ match-day experience: the box kick. This type of kick has now become almost ubiquitous, not only as an exit from a team’s 22, but as an attacking option between the 22 and the opponent’s 10-metre line.”