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Top Ref Boss Accuses World Rugby of Breaking Agreement as They Seek 'Clarity' on New Tackle Laws

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Mathieu Raynal, who is the head of referees at the French Rugby Federation, has taken aim at World Rugby over their recent law announcement.
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Referee boss takes aim at World Rugby

France’s head of referees Mathieu Raynal has hit out at World Rugby over the timing of its new tackle laws. The post Referee boss takes aim at World Rugby appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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Top ref boss accuses World Rugby of breaking agreement as they seek 'clarity' on new tackle laws

Mathieu Raynal, who is the head of referees at the French Rugby Federation, has taken aim at World Rugby over their recent law announcement.

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New Placing Rules: Mathieu Raynal "Extremely Surprised of Timing"

It was on the evening of 7 October, one week from the first day of the European Cups, that World Rugby formalized new rules, hardening its protocols for placings with a knee on the ground...

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International - New Placing Rules: Mathieu Raynal "Extremely Surprised by the Timing" of World Rugby's Announcement

It was on the evening of October 7, one week from the first day of the European Cups, that World Rugby formalized new rules, hardening its protocols......

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