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Posts Tagged ‘laws’


New worldwide laws trial

Posted 367 days ago

Ruck

THIS SEASON five law amendments are being trialled across the globe in both domestic and international games, including the speeding up of rucks.
One of the key changes being trialled – from August 2012 in the northern hemisphere and January 2013 in the South – is a limit on the time that the ball is available at the back of a…

Three law changes that would improve rugby

Posted 374 days ago

Referee

By Paul Williams
RUGBY’S LAWS, or more precisely the changing of those laws, have become a familiar subject for any rugby fan. Indeed, regular debate of the game’s laws are at the centre of any self-respecting rugby club conversation. It’s usually neatly sandwiched in between choosing your ‘All-time XV’ or selecting an immensely biased Lions team.
This season’s undoubted hot topic has…

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