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IRB Rule Clarifications

The following refereeing directives have been issued by the IRB and are to be implemented at all levels of the game.

Monday, 30 August 2010By Bob Wilkinson

Their aim is to ensure that there is an equal contest for possession and to allow the game to flow more freely.

To assist referees,coaches, players and observers to understand how these law clarifications affect the game, the RFU has put together a resource of explanations and supporting video examples- Check these explanations out here: http://www.rfu.com/TakingPart/Referee/LatestLawUpdates.aspx

PS. Wouldn't like to be a ref after reading these...!