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TMO protocol tweaked ahead of Rugby World Cup
TMO use now mandatory for red card decisions under new high tackle/shoulder charge framework […]
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Law 3 amended after HIA incident
Immediate change in law to mandate a HIA replacement to be be completed before play restarts […]
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Scrum law amendment approved
Effective immediately, a new FK offence for front row players who contact their opponents head/neck on engagement […]
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New high tackles/shoulder charge sanction framework for referees
New World Rugby law application, and sanctions guideline for high tackles and shoulder charges. […]
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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
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. […]