WORLD Rugby has announced a five-phase approach to growing the game and enhance rugby’s entertainment factor following the ‘Shape of the Game’ forum held last month..
From March 19, referees have been told to call “use it” earlier at breakdowns in a bid to speed up play and eradicate the use of ‘caterpillar rucks’, and also crack down on water-carriers coming on to the pitch.
World Rugby are moving to outlaw the ‘crocodile roll’, with a 20-minute red card also to be considered at the World Rugby Council meeting on May 9. ...