World Rugby respond to questions over future of scrums in bid to make sport ‘quicker and simpler’ for fans

The governing body has set a renewed focus on the overall growth of the sport and fan experience

27 Feb, 10:00 — 27 Feb, 10:00

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Why this matters

Rugby union, despite its global appeal, faces challenges in attracting new audiences due to the perceived complexity and stop-start nature of its gameplay. Scrums, a fundamental and iconic part of the sport, are often cited as a major contributor to game stoppages and can be difficult for new fans to understand. This discussion by World Rugby signifies a strategic effort to evolve the sport, potentially through rule adjustments, to enhance fan experience and accelerate global growth.

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Key entities

World RugbyGoverning body of rugby union FansTarget audience for sport's growth and experience improvements

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 27 Feb, 10:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

The Independent27 Feb, 10:00First to report