World Rugby exposed in fan poll
World Rugby’s claim that law changes to further limit the number of scrums was part of a “fan-focused” attempt to make the game more entertaining have been rubbished, by actual fans.
Poll: Is it rugby without scrums?
World Rugby’s latest law changes signal the governing body’s intent to weaken the scrums’ influence on the game.
World Rugby greenlights new laws, red card trial
World Rugby has approved a series of law amendments, effective 1 July 2024, targeting key areas such as offside from kicks, free-kick options, and player welfare concerns.
Les Bleus see red over card proposal
A north versus south battle could be brewing after France, England and Ireland reportedly opposed World Rugby and Sanzaar’s plans to formally introduce the 20-minute red card to Test rugby.
Chiefs coach: Leave the game alone!
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has slammed World Rugby’s proposal for further law changes to attract new fans as “madness”.
‘Target TMOs and leave the scrum alone’
Rugby is meant to be played and officiated in real time, with the rules governing the scrum and the pace of a match perfectly fine as it is, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Retiring Raynal snuffs out Bok Bomb Squad
French international referee Mathieu Raynal said he would like to see a time limit imposed on scrums and fewer replacements as he announced his retirement from rugby.
Jake: Is Fiji really on par with Boks?
Jake White questions whether the standard of Tier 1 nations have regressed, or if emerging nations have progressed with the support of World Rugby to be more competitive.
World Rugby to defuse Boks’ Bomb Squad?
There’s good and bad (for the Boks) in World Rugby’s latest laws initiative, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Owens calls for red card clarification
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says World Rugby’s plan to introduce a 20-minute red card is a “kneejerk reaction” and doesn’t solve the issue of what constitutes a sending off.
