WORLD RUGBY: Law Application Guideline – Head Contact Process

The World Rugby Executive Committee, acting in accordance with the World Rugby ByeLaws, agreed to approve a Law Application Guideline for an expanded Head Contact Process (HCP) to assist...

The World Rugby Executive Committee, acting in accordance with the World Rugby ByeLaws, agreed to approve a Law Application Guideline for an expanded Head Contact Process (HCP) to assist the sanctioning process for contact with the head and neck, underscoring the sport’s commitment to head injury prevention.

The Head Contact Process Law Application Guideline is effective from March 10, 2021. The full Law Application Guideline is detailed on the World Rugby Website:

WR Law Application Guidelines – Head Contact Process

An overview of the Head Contact Process is set out here below:

Head Contact Process

Processus pour Contact avec la tête

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