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Laws updated from 1 July
See what Global Law Trials have become ful law, what minor law changes have come out, and how the laws have been tidied up by World Rugby. […]
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World Rugby confirms lower tackle height for community game to be added to law
Community law trials have proven successful as tackle height law approved […]
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Law clarification – scrum halves handling the ball in a ruck
Can the 9 move the ball in a ruck with their hand? See what World Rugby have said […]
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New maul guideline issued by World Rugby
New maul guideline issued (applies from June 2026) to help tidy up mauls and give referees the ability to manage players out if they get on the wrong side. […]
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Top14 & ProD2 to use new Orange card this season
French to implement variation on 20 minute red card this season. […]
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Law clarification – deliberate actions at kick-offs
New: Law Clarification relating to deliberate actions at kick-offs and restart kicks […]
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20-min red card replacement approved for elite game Global Law Trial
An elite game Global Law Trial for 20min red card has been approved by World Rugby […]
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MLR 2025: What law variations will be applied this season?
For the new 2025 season, North America’s professional league, Major League Rugby will continue to innovate and tweak the game as they try and grow and attract new fans to the rugby union. The crux […]
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Super Rugby Pacific returns for 2025 season – what laws will apply?
News: Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off. See what new laws will be in play […]
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2025 global law trials approved – 20 min red decision deferred
The four global law trials in play for 2025 have been confirmed by World Rugby’s 52-strong Council […]