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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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New law approved by World Rugby
World Rugby introduces new foul play law – covering lifting in open play. It is effectively immediately. […]
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New Zealand Rugby tweak foul play guidelines – Context now in use
NZ Rugby asks match officials to consider ‘context’ when ruling on foul play in this season’s Mitre 10 Cup. […]
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Refereeing the ‘challenge in the air’
World Rugby have clarified the position on challenges in the air and how referees should rule on them. […]
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Rugby law trials to be adopted in full, say World Rugby
The World Rugby Council have approved the full adoption of the 12 law trials being undetaken on a world-wide basis, after an evaluation process concludes. More here: […]
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Shorter, simpler law book comes into force today
The new shorter, simpler rugby law book comes into force today (1 Jan 2018). But it comes with a big warning! Find out what that is, and download a copy here […]
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World Rugby video – New Global law trials explained
Alain Rolland, Head of High Performance 15’s Match Officials’ at World Rugby, has explained some of the new Global law trials in this easy-to-follow video: We’re hoping for there to be a second one covering […]
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Law question: Can a ball carrier jump into a tackle?
Edit: law references have been updated since this was first posted in 2017. Here at RugbyReferee.net, we want to start to answer some of the reader questions we get sent through various means. During the […]
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HIA period becomes a fixed 10 minutes
Temporary replacement period for off-field HIA now fixed at 10 minutes Players must not return before the full 10 minutes have elapsed Amendment made with player welfare at heart Latest data indicates continued success of […]
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Six more World Rugby law trials announced
Six new laws to be trialled in addition to the previous five announced in December 2016 […]