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Get Familiar With The Global Law Trials!

Global Law Trials apply to competitions beginning on or after August 1st, 2021 

It’s time to get familiar with the upcoming Global Law Trials!

The new Global Law Trials apply to Rugby competitions beginning on or after August 1st, 2021.

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What are the new Global Law Trials?

World Rugby recently announced several welfare-focused initiatives within a package of law amendments.

The amendments are designed to help reduce injuries at all levels of the game, from grassroots to international Test Rugby. Player welfare and safety is the most important thing.

The law amendments will be trialled globally in competitions that start on or after August 1, 2021.

You can read more about the initiatives on the World Rugby website.

What Do I Need To Know?

BC Rugby’s Rugby Development Officer Chris Assmus has produced a handy presentation and selection of videos to help simplify the Global Law Trials.

View the Global Law Trials Presentation

These materials help define and explain changes to the 50:22, Goal-Line Drop Out, Flying Wedge/Latch, and Safety of the Jackler.

Watch the video here:

Further Resources

Check out our Coaches & Officials Resources Page for more on the Global Law Trials – including useful links to World Rugby Resources!

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We have also uploaded the video to our YouTube page, which you can access by clicking the link.

BC Rugby’s Chris Assmus will be scheduling an online Zoom Q&A on the Global Law Trials soon. This will be a great chance to ask any questions about the changes if you’re unsure of anything!