World Rugby is implementing new laws to speed up the game and enhance global appeal. Referees will enforce 'use it' law, outlaw crocodile rolls, and consider lower tackle height. Scrums may be removed as an option for free kicks to prevent time-wasting tactics.
World Rugby appears set to make a radical change to the set-piece laws that favours teams with a weaker scrum, affecting a core part of the Springboks' World Cup double triumph. https://t.co/i3o3JW7J49
World Rugby could introduce 20-minute red card amid raft of law changes to 'dial up entertainment value' https://t.co/qhey7GhdLG https://t.co/TO8fyaHu94
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Interesting… World Rugby to consider removing the scrum option after a free kick awarded at a scrum - to speed up the game. Thumbs up from me!
World Rugby says it will consider "appropriateness" of lower tackle height for elite game based on trials across various unions. Always felt like the inevitable next step. 20-minute red cards will also be voted on in May.
A recommended law amendment is to remove the scrum option for a free kick. Not so sure about this one. Couldn’t a weaker pack concede ‘early engagement’ free kicks to avoid conceding penalties? Scrums also tie in 8 players giving space for first phase back play. https://t.co/UUGmwz5CkK
World Rugby confirms it is moving to outlaw the 'croc roll' clearout. To be confirmed by World Rugby Council in May. The 'Dupont Law' loophole also set to be closed, as is case in Super Rugby Pacific now. And WR set to remove scrum option when teams win a free-kick at a scrum.
World Rugby says it's asking referees to more strictly police these existing laws moving forward: - 5 seconds to play after "use it" call at rucks - Hookers using brake foot in scrum set-up - Only two dedicated water carriers per team and they can't address the referee.
BREAKING: World Rugby has instructed referees to enforce the ‘use it’ law to speed up the game with immediate effect. Other new laws are being considered, including: - closing the Dupont kick chase loophole - removal of scrum option from free kicks - outlawing crocodile rolls
World Rugby reveals phased plan to enhance rugby’s global appeal. Among the measures: Law 15.17: Players will be expected to use the ball more quickly when the ball has been secured at a ruck. Refs will be asked to call “use it” earlier, which will begin the 5 second count.