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TMO protocol updated by World Rugby

16/06/2022 Ref Comments Off on 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 […]

Laws

Law trials to move into full law as scrum brake foot comes in from 1 July

12/05/2022 Ref Comments Off on Law trials to move into full law as scrum brake foot comes in from 1 July

The scrum brake foot will become a global law trial, as five existing global trials are voted into full law […]

7s

Are the 50:22 & Goal-Line Drop Out laws to be used in 7s?

10/03/2022 Ref 1

Are the 50:22 and Goal-line Drop out being implemented in the sevens form of the game? […]

Laws

Jumping into/over a tackle ruled illegal

02/03/2022 Ref 2

World Rugby confirms that jumping or hurdling over a tackler, or jumping into a tackle should be classed as dangerous play. […]

6Nations

Six Nations 2022 competitions to trial hooker brakefoot to boost scrum stability

28/01/2022 Ref Comments Off on Six Nations 2022 competitions to trial hooker brakefoot to boost scrum stability

Six Nations 2022 to trial scrum law to boost stability, and reduce collapses and resets […]

Laws

‘Game On Global’ community law variations offered to Unions in bid to boost accessibility and welfare

07/12/2021 Ref Comments Off on ‘Game On Global’ community law variations offered to Unions in bid to boost accessibility and welfare

A suite of optional rugby law variations will be available to Unions to encourage more rugby to take place around the global game. […]

Laws

New law amendment: Leggings to be allowed for male players

12/10/2021 Ref 1

A World Rugby law amendment, effective immediately, now allows male players to wear tights or leggings on any surface. […]

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Laws

Global Law Trials announced for 2021-22 season

14/07/2021 Ref 6

Five new global law trials have been unveiled by World Rugby for new competitions starting on or after 1 August 2021 […]

Laws

US Major League Rugby to trial new law variations for 2021 season

25/03/2021 Ref 5

USMLR will trial a range of new law variations in the 2021 season which began last weekend. […]

Laws

New Head Contact Process unveiled by World Rugby

11/03/2021 Ref 2

World Rugby has announced a new Head Contact Process to referees determine the sanctions when there is contact with the head and neck. […]

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