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What laws are the Lions’ matches being played under?

02/06/2017 Ref 3

As of this week, all global rugby is being played under the new set of law variations being trialled by World Rugby. As we reported in November last year, the southern hemisphere teams have been […]

New high tackle laws from 3 January 2017

30/12/2016 Ref 4

World Rugby has announced a number of changes to the Laws of the Game to help eliminate the high tackle and reduce the risk of serious injuries. Law changes globally from 3 January Changes effectively lower […]

Law clarification – Conversion in 7s

06/07/2014 Ref Comments Off

From the IRB: Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of Rugby Committee Clarification 2 – 2014 Law Reference 9 –Taking a conversion kick (Sevens variation) Date June 26, 2014 Request – Law 9.B.1 9 (e) […]

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New scrum engagement process approved for global trial

08/05/2013 Ref Comments Off

Breaking News from the IRB: • Enhanced player welfare the guiding principle • Stationary platform and straight feeds to be enforced • Support from players and coaches critical to success The International Rugby Board Council […]

IRB confirm TMO protocol

11/01/2013 Ref Comments Off

News from the iRB: IRB confirms worldwide TMO protocol trial (IRB.COM) Friday 11 January 2013 Referees can now ask the TMO to review up to two phases prior to the ball being grounded. The International […]

IRB reiterate scrum engagement procedure

04/01/2013 Ref Comments Off

The IRB have reminded referees that there should be a pause in the new scrum process even though the word has been dropped from the verbal commands: Following the introduction of the” Crouch, Touch, Set” […]

IRB Law Clarification 3-2012: Front Row replacements/Uncontested scrums

15/11/2012 Ref Comments Off

Clarification 3: 15 November ’12 Request The IRFU seeks urgent clarification on Law 3.14(d): With the introduction of 23 player squads, is it the intention that Law 3.14(d) is applicable? We believe it should be […]

IRB Law Clarification 2-2012: Player rejoining the game

10/07/2012 Ref Comments Off

Clarification 2: 10 July ’12 Request The RFU requests clarification for the following: Law 3.11(b) A player who leaves a match because of injury or any other reason must not rejoin the match until the […]

IRB Clarification – scoring a try?

07/05/2012 Ref Comments Off

A little late to the party but as I’ve added these previously (and I see people get to my blog looking for these,) so who am I to deny you, my loyal reader, from the […]

IRB Law Clarification 1-2012: Law 22 In-Goal

04/04/2012 Ref Comments Off

Clarification 1: 4 April ’12 Request The FFR request a clarification for the following: Following a kick ahead, the ball goes over the goal line and whilst it is still up in the air, a […]