Laws review process kicks off The quadrennial laws review process has kicked off with technical experts beginning the process of critiquing the game’s law book following commentary and feedback submitted by unions. Every four years, the governing body runs a health-check on the laws of the game with a view to ensuring the enhancement of […]
FIJI SEVENS HEAD coach Ben Ryan published a number of intriguing tweets yesterday evening highlighting a technique which he believes has the game “in crisis”. The former England Sevens boss has an issue with the rucking technique that, depending on where one is from, is referred to as a crocodile roll, tin opener, can opener, […]
Absolutely amazing new scrum laws provide the perfect (so far) development of the game – UPPER BODY strength which Ulster Rugby players excell at and only serves to strengthen existing lower body power will provide total dominance – BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line THE STRONGER YOUR BODY IS THE FASTER THEY ARE DEFEATED. ITs Called […]
– Downloaded 22,000 times in the first five days of release – App downloaded most by users in the UK – All new design and features added to V2 A new version of the IRB Laws App for mobile devices has been launched and is already proving very popular among digital users worldwide. The App, […]
As far as we know the 5 new laws will apply to Minor League rugby but as long as they do not affect the U-19 law variations. However the Ulster Refs’ conference is on the 19th August at which they will get the formal IRB directives and interpretations. In referee circles the debate is at […]
The International Rugby Board and its Member Unions have sanctioned a global trial of five aspects of Law amendments following an extensive process of consultation and evaluation. The trial, approved by the IRB Council at its Annual Meeting in Dublin on Tuesday, will commence at the start of the next season in each hemisphere (August […]
the new laws for the new season…….. The five Law amendments to be trialled globally are: 1. Law 16.7 (Ruck): The ball has to be used within five seconds of it being made available at the back of a ruck with a warning from the referee to “use it”. Sanction – Scrum. 2. 19.2 (b) […]
The recent evening for spectators which saw spectators getting a chance to get up to speed with the refereeing of the game. Ian Crowe was in attendance and made the following comment on the evening “The presentation and content from David Wilkinson was excellent. He began explaining the five main areas of the game: Scrum […]