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TMO bunker system to be trialed ahead of Rugby World Cup
Trials to consider Yellow Card upgrades to speed up game and remove pressure on on-field officials […]
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TMO protocol updated by World Rugby
World Rugby has updated the TMO protocol for 2022, formalising live calls and clarifying which areas of the game can reviewed by the TMO […]
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Blog: Why are the elite referees acting as TMOs?
Why are Wayne Barnes, Matthew Carley and Karl Dickson acting as TMOs this week? We look at the reasons behind the appointments. […]
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TMO protocol tweaked ahead of Rugby World Cup
TMO use now mandatory for red card decisions under new high tackle/shoulder charge framework […]
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TMO protocol to change for autumn internationals
The Autumn internationals will accommodate a revised TMO protocol, sliming down the use, and speeding up the game. […]
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Law discussion: Tackle in-goal?
This is a great clip (and eventual try) from the Stormers v Hurricanes game on Friday night. One reader has asked whether it was legal for Jordie Barrett to tackle Stormers No 8 Nizaam Carr as he […]
Super Rugby to test new TMO Protocol
SANZAAR, the body overseeing the Super Rugby season, has announced an amendment to the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol for the 2017-18 season. The amendment only covers Vodacom Super Rugby fixtures. TweetShareSharePin0 Shares
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World Rugby issues TMO survey
World Rugby want to know what you think? Anyone with an interest in the game deserves an opportunity to have their opinions heard. The WR Law Review Group (LRG) has been conducting a health check […]
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Hawk Eye to help TMOs ahead of Rugby World Cup
Interesting developments from World Rugby: -World Rugby initiates new video review technology trial -World Rugby committed to accurate and efficient decision-making -Player welfare enhancement at heart of trial -Trial begins on 21 February in Guinness […]
SANZAR rumoured to be introducing DRS in 2016
Interesting developments in SANZAR for next season, if this report in The Australian it turns out to be accurate. Following some well publicised issues in recent Rugby Championship games, the southern hemisphere competitions are looking […]