20-minute red cards? Rugby could be about to shake up its sanctioning process

A fairly recent change in the use of red and yellow cards has seen World Rugby put a “bunker review system” in place, allowing a TV match official up to eight minutes to review footage and ... Read More

World Rugby considering global 20-minute red card trial as part of major changes

A yellow is elevated to red after this high shot from Jordie Barrett on Jordan Petaia World Rugby is considering a global trial of a 20-minute red card as part of a raft of radical plans to ... Read More

Man City's Akanji queries lack of yellow cards in Arsenal clash

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji said he was unable to understand how Arsenal avoided some "clear yellow cards" during Sunday's foul-filled scoreless draw at the Etihad Stadium. After ... Read More

RFU apologises for Irne Herbst sin-bin debacle in dramatic Harlequins win

On a yellow card, you’re supposed to be off for 10 minutes, not seven.” The PA news agency has contacted Bath for comment on the RFU ruling. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and ... Read More

Tonight's rugby news as Wales star 'absolutely devastated' after being left visibly upset during match

The Red Roses star was shown a yellow card 11 minutes into their clash ... the full 50 per cent to three weeks.” The Wales Rugby breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community has launched ... Read More

World Rugby to trial red card replacements as part of five-step plan to boost sport's appeal and increase safety

World Rugby has revealed its five-step plan that it hopes will help increase the sport's appeal and broaden its popularity. Among the laws being looked at, red card replacements are to be trialled ... Read More

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INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Nick Easter is midway through his conversation with when the former England No 8's phone starts ringing. The logical assumption is our chat will temporarily be put on ... Read More

Who has the most Premier League red cards, yellow cards in 2023/24? Updated list of players booked, sent off

Yellow and red cards could rise as a result of the new changes and The Sporting News looks at how Premier League suspension rules work and who has been given the most yellow and red cards this season. Read More

Today's rugby news as Wales star gives Gatland food for thought and 'million-dollar question' is answered

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news for Monday ... Premiership match between Harlequins v Bath where a yellow card sanction resulted in Irne Herbst returning to the pitch ... Read More

20-minute red cards? Rugby could be about to shake up its sanctioning process

DUBLIN — Rugby might be headed toward having 20-minute red cards. The sport’s global governing body will set up a working group to explore whether a player who has been sent off can be ... Read More