The largest reimagination of rugby’s entertainment value continues to progress with the World Rugby Council approving a package of law amendments that will come into effect from 1 July, 2024. Rugby stakeholders committed to increasing the sport’s entertainment factor to attract new audiences and grow the sport Approval of law changes, in addition to implementation of planned opt-in law trials within the Shape of the Game action plan, follows comprehensive process of engagement, consultation and examination with experts from across the sport Increasing the spectacle, safety and...

The largest reimagination of rugby’s entertainment value continues to progress with the World Rugby Council approving a package of law amendments that will come into effect from 1 July, 2024. Rugby stakeholders committed to increasing the sport’s entertainment factor to attract new audiences and grow the sport Approval of law changes, in addition to implementation of planned opt-in law trials within the Shape of the Game action plan, follows comprehensive process of engagement, consultation and examination with experts from across the sport Increasing the spectacle, safety and...

A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from next year after the World Rugby Council voted in favour of change.