Recent information and announcements
Context (March 2021) Player welfare drives World Rugby’s decision making for zero tolerance of foul play, especially where head contact occurs. The focus must be on the actions of those involved, not the injury – the need for an HIA does not necessarily mean that there has been illegal head contact. Not all head contacts […]
The Midwest Rugby referee Society referee development committee, chaired by Billy Koval and assisted by to Tim Enos and Dan Frankenfeld, have published a referee coaching report. This report aids in communication between the referee and coach, and also documents a referee’s progression, when compared across games and seasons. In order to advance from C3 […]
Please note that this guidance was replaced by Head Contact Process – High tackle in March 2021. May 2019 world Rugby promulgated a decision-making framework for sanction of dangerous tackle and shoulder charge. This decision-making framework should be utilized effective May 22, 2019. You can review this information in the law application guidelines at World […]