On 9 May 2024, World Rugby Council agreed to law changes in three areas covering: The following are the areas of law with the new law wording. They come into effect on 1 July 2024. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby’s digital law content. Offside in front of a kicker Rationale: Teams… Continue reading Law Changes for July 2024
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2025-2026 USA Game Management Guidelines
These Game Management Guidelines are created upon the principles and spirit of the game, to clarify law application and to provide all rugby participants direction, and a foundation for the game to be played. This is published and distributed by USA Rugby.
Technical Zones Explained
The technical zone is crucial for player safety, event organization, and spectator enjoyment. It is easy to mark the areas with a rope/divider, cones, pain, and good communication amongst all participants. The following are features of an adequate technical zone: The technical zone is defined as the space in front of the rope/barrier between the 10 m… Continue reading Technical Zones Explained
Effective Referee-player Communication
Much of referee training centers around knowing the laws, knowing where to be to see the game, and being sufficiently fit to transition along the best positions through the game. Early in one’s referee development, communication is limited to “whistle, signal, talk.” It is the all important aspect of signaling and stating why we blew… Continue reading Effective Referee-player Communication