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Goggles approved for all by World Rugby

31/05/2019 Ref Comments Off on Goggles approved for all by World Rugby

World Rugby have turned global trial of approved goggles into full law […]

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Rugby law book – what’s new in 2019

09/01/2019 Ref 2

Here’s what’s changed in the 2019 World Rugby law book […]

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2019 Rugby Law Book now available

07/01/2019 Ref 2

Download the 2019 version of the law book […]

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TMO protocol to change for autumn internationals

05/10/2018 Ref Comments Off on 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

27/09/2018 Ref 3

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

23/08/2018 Ref Comments Off on 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’

21/06/2018 Ref 2

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

23/05/2018 Ref Comments Off on 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

01/01/2018 Ref 5

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

08/09/2017 Ref 3

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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