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• New Law Book from 1 January 2018 December 22, 2017
  Below are the links to the New Law Book which comes into effect on 1 January 2018 and the crib sheets associated with these. Remember there are no changes in Law just a rewrite to make them easier to understand. Some numbers change, for example Law 10 Foul Play becomes Law 9. Laws of the […]
  Ian Roberts
• Steve Challis Co-opted onto Exec October 24, 2017
  Steve has been co-opted onto the Executive Committee with the specific task to coordinate and develop the processes and systems involved in appointments. There is no change in the current system, Dave Smith continues as Chair of Appointments and sits on the Exec. This is seen as an important area to move the Society forward, […]
  Ian Roberts
• Appointments on Website October 18, 2017
  All the appointments made are now available to view on this website: Fixtures and Appointments
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• Law Changes for Season 2017-18 July 21, 2017
  There are several law changes that have just been announced for the new season, as well as the law trials that were in existence in the southern hemisphere since the new year. Please go to this link to view the PowerPoint presentation from World Rugby, which includes video analysis. Law Changes
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• Core Values of the Game: Referees to clamp down on poor behaviour. July 18, 2017
  The Society and England Rugby have recognised that there has been a problem with players not adhering to the core values of the game with inappropriate behaviour such as appealing, use of foul and obscene language, winding up the opposition by sledging, head, slapping, applauding mistakes etc. Referees will be coming down hard on players […]
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