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New law amendment: Leggings to be allowed for male players
A World Rugby law amendment, effective immediately, now allows male players to wear tights or leggings on any surface. […]
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Global Law Trials announced for 2021-22 season
Five new global law trials have been unveiled by World Rugby for new competitions starting on or after 1 August 2021 […]
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US Major League Rugby to trial new law variations for 2021 season
USMLR will trial a range of new law variations in the 2021 season which began last weekend. […]
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New Head Contact Process unveiled by World Rugby
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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Captain’s Challenge to be introduced in NZ as 2021 Super Rugby law variations rolled out
Super Rugby to trial new variations in the Australia and Aotearoa tournaments this 2021 season, including a new Captains Challenge […]
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2021 Rugby Law Book and laws app now available
Download the 2021 World Rugby Law Book, and find links to an updated Laws app […]
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Rugby Australia to trial law changes in Super Rugby AU
The seven law changes being trialled by Rugby Australia as Super Rugby AU looks to restart […]
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Post Covid-19 law variation options announced by World Rugby
World Rugby have set out law trial variations for individual unions to consider in a post-Covid-19 world […]
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Law change: Grounded against post protector removed as scoring possibility
World Rugby announces removal of post protector from law outlining the scoring a try […]
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New 2020 Tackle law guidelines announced
Tackle law application guideline to be operational for all competitions commencing after 1 July 2020 and reinforces the strict application of current law […]