And so it begins.......

Welcome to the new rugby season!

Time to dust off the boots, run off the BBQ and brush up on the latest law clarifications and regulation updates here!

Have a great season!

Please note the following law update that has been issued from the World Rugby and takes effect immediately:

There has been an addition to the section of the law book dealing with dangerous play as follows:

Law 9.19

In open play, any player may lift or support a player from the same team. Players who support or lift a teammate must lower the player to the ground safely as soon as the ball is won by a player of either team.

Sanction: Free-kick

This law complements the existing law for lineouts:

18.28.c...... Players who support or lift a team-mate must lower the player to the ground safely as soon as the ball is won by a player of either team. Sanction: Free-kick.

and covers the living of players when receiving the ball after a restart kick.

It takes effect immediately.