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Rugby law book – what’s new in 2019
Here’s what’s changed in the 2019 World Rugby law book […]
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2019 Rugby Law Book now available
Download the 2019 version of the law book […]
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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 […]