Laws & Refereeing

LAWS OF THE GAME

No new Laws have been introduced for the 2010/2011 season. The Laws of the Game can be found on the IRB website

LAW CLARIFICATIONS

From time to time the International Rugby Board (iRB) issues Law Calrifications in response to questions raised by the Unions. These become Law as soon as they are issued. The latest Law Calrifiactions can be found on the iRB website

REFEREEING DIRECTIVES

In May 2010 the iRB issued ten refereeign protocols. These are not Law changes, but provide guidance to referees, at all levels as to how the gaem should be refereed. Details of these Refereeing Directives can be found on the RFU website.

LAW EXAM

Think that you know the Laws of the Game? Put your knowledge to the test by taking the iRB’s online Law Exam.

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