Rugby-World Rugby makes law changes in bid to increase entertainment

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup Tournament Opening Press Conference - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 4, 2023 Chairperson of World Rugby, Bill Beaumont during the press conference REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

(Reuters) - World Rugby has announced three law changes in a bid to speed up the game and increase entertainment, it said on Thursday, along with a set of trials including 20 minute sanctions for red cards and a shot clock for scrums and lineouts.

The governing body made the amendments relating to offside from kicks in open play, the options available from a free-kick and the removal of "crocodile rolling' a player.