Rugby’s temporary substitution for head injury assessment adopted into law World Rugby has adopted temporary substitution for head injuries at the elite level into Law 3.10, further underscoring the governing body’s commitment to evidence-based research driving player welfare enhancements for players at all levels of the sport. World Rugby’s number-one priority is player welfare and […]
Player welfare at heart of planned law review process Player welfare enhancements will guide review Specialist group to consider proposals Process supported by multi-disciplinary concussion prevention group Planned laws review could deliver local trials in 2016 Player welfare considerations are at the heart of World Rugby’s quadrennial law review process, which will consider potential law […]
The physical nature of gridiron football has caused concerns about it being played at high school level and the correct concussion protocols ulitised by coaches and medical staff. Photograph: Getty Images) A photograph did the rounds last weekend of Muhammad Ali and the rapper Snoop Dogg hanging together at a high school gridiron game in […]
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– Player welfare and stability considerations at heart of trial – Trial sequence will see props bind prior to engagement – Process of extensive coaching to accompany trial The IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2013 will provide the backdrop for a revised scrum engagement trial, underpinning the IRB and its Member Unions ongoing commitment to improving […]
Supporters, players, coaches, media and referees to have their say Five aspects of Law being trialled globally Social media playing an important role in IRB strategies The International Rugby Board is asking members of the wider Rugby community to express their views on the Law amendment trials currently underway. The Game’s global governing body will […]
Please see below details of three citings arising from Round 1 of the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup. Note that under the new IRB Regulation 17, a cited player is not eligible to play until the disciplinary process is concluded. CORRECTION: Andy Hazell Red Card Hearing date is Thursday, 25 October 2012. TOMMY SEYMOUR […]
Applicable in the Northern Hemisphere from August 2012 A conversion kick should be taken within 90 seconds from the time the try has been awarded and teams are to be given five seconds to use the ball at rucks as part of an extensive trial of Law amendments sanctioned by the International Rugby Board. The […]