The issue focused on how digital content providers and technology companies can work together to support players in the Australian rugby community.


Along with announcing a partnership with the Aussies Rugby Union, Facebook also announced plans to launch a program to cover further compliance needs.


Facebook's participation comes two years after it agreed to follow in-store testing of iPads and iPhones on rugby fields in Australia, with a focus on revenue generation from virtual play and notifications about player purchases.


Like many countries around the world