Rugby could be about to undergo changes to reduce risk of Covid19 transmission

Rugby could be set for a major overhaul if World Rugby adopt suggestions made by a new study.

The research, commissioned by rugby’s governing body, suggests removing face-to-face tackles and reset scrums to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

World Rugby are set to meet in the next 48-hours and are expected to announce a temporary set of rules which would also outlaw spitting on the pitch.