Global Law Trials for 2025

In this episode, Keith talks through the announcement from World Rugby following the Council meeting on 14 November which agreed to the introduction of four Global Law Trials for new competitions/leagues after 1 January 2025. References to "previous episodes" relate to Episode 40: Ep 40 - What is going on with laws and law changes at World Rugby?We talk about: Quicker conversionsA new set time to form a lineout (in line with 30 seconds at the scrum)Cleaner play away from the ruck/maul/scrumNot straight at uncontested lineout = play onThe following were not approved for progressionOne stop maulMark from a kick off/restart20 minute red card replacement - decision deferred to 2025Plus two new approved TMO protocols. For full law wordings, and download links to TMO protocols you can visit: https://passport.world.rugby/laws-of-the-game/laws-news/global-law-trials-1-january-2025/ If you have any comments about this episode, or suggestions for future shows, then drop me a line at ref@rugbyreferee.net!You can follow us here:Twitter: RugbyRefereenetInstagram: RugbyRefereenetFacebook: Page: RugbyReferee.netFacebook Group: RugbyReferee.net Community Or you can connect with Keith personally on Twitter or LinkedIn