At 7:35 Barnes basicly says "fans don't want to see scrums and lineouts" That's a shame, a good scrum contest, a good lineout are good rugby. If someone doesn't like that just watch rugby league.

If the All Blacks or England did what Italy did, everyone would be raving about how great they are!

Loved what Italy did, these law changes are protectionist measures

The new rule that does not allow the player to put a foot on the line before catching the kick to cause a favourable line out is complete bollocks, why are they limiting intelligent play?

Hate the law for not being able to kick a ball through a ruck, that's one of the best ways to punish a team who don't protect the ball and 9 with enough space or men, and it's gonna be entirely subjective as to whether a player has gone to hook the ball or just kick it

Rugby is game of constant chance and variable. Competition for the ball at every phase and every moment is intrinsic & unique to rugby. I like watching scrums, lineouts, rucks and mauls. The new rules are trending the game towards a structured and regimented style : Almost like rugby league, a series of boring sets and restarts. Rugby Union was not meant to be a track meet ; that is another sport altogether. We need the state of flux , chaos and turmoil which is Rugby.

Absolutely hate that World Rugby are constantly trying to punish smart defensive play. Italy are getting punished for actually knowing the rules? How does that make sense?

New laws to reduce the contest at the breakdown further. All we'll see is pick and go because defenders are less able to contest the breakdown. And why have they not demanded a straight put in at the scrum? It beggars belief that they bottled on that yet again. I'd rather see a real contest at scrum and breakdown which allows more turnovers from which backs can attack.

I like the srcum put in rule, crooked feeds are wayyyyyyy to common. I like how the ball can be picked up earlier by the 8, but tbh i didnt even they could only really do so when it wss at their feet lol. No foot in the ruck is a little harsh, it was a good way to punish teams for weak ball security, but i can live with it. The tackler getting on his feet and now having to get onside is a huge gamechanger, every team has a group of players who are great at capitalising in this situation. I hope they officiate this consistently thougb, cos i sense a lot of penalties are about to come from this. The offside line appearing as soon as atking teams player has secured the breakdown, whether the opposition is there or not is a good one imo. The azzuris were smart to capitalise on this technicality, but there barnes was right when he said it just didnt look rigjt. Ne law is just common sense imo.

Why did the rule read out after the clip about kicking for a lineout when clock is in the red have nothing to do with kicking for a lineout when clock is in the red?

4:26 Wayne Barnes ‘hands on’

What great shows. Thanks for the explanations Wayne!

Rugby Union is looking more and more like Rugby league! It's a sad day for real rugby.

Wow. I'm already not happy about the Italy law change. The All Blacks have used that tactic for YEARS in different games and all of a sudden it's a problem because England had it done on them by Italy and NOT the ABs. Lame change but at least they're making the offside line more consistent. We'll see if they call it right.

As a no.7 I hate both new breakdown laws. Is a line out not rugby anymore? Why are we encouraging the ball to stay in play when 1 of the 2 set peice arts is being reduced by these money grabbing rules. It is literally encouraging the less rugby educated fans to keep watching.

Just asking but why do they not use in the new pro14 season

The tackler law is bs. It is simple as it is. come through the gate unless youre a tackler prior to a formed ruck. simple as

Good, we are getting back to basics. Rugby Union.

It's really quite simple let's get a away a bit from this present day rock'em, sock'em style of rugby and back to its original form of wide open flare and excitement. This can be accomplished by dispensing of the torpedo ball now in use, and going back to the original more rounded ball. Doing so will promote using two hands on the ball instead of tuck it and crash like american football. Secondly the old style ball has a softer more predictable bounce, promoting the chip & chase / recover, Up & Under, etc. Full length try zones would also enhance this part of the game. There would be more movement and transition with the old type ball. This is what we want ; not the stolid chess matches with wide flat lines and man to man defense reminiscent of trench warfare. The open, flowing game is attainable without adding more limits and rules on rucking and mauling. When the ball carrier hits the ground the ball should already be presented and playable. This process needs to be completed by the time the ball carrier comes in contact with the ground : And is solely & totally his responsibility. Show less REPLY

A lot changes here that Rugby League stopped, in some cases 20+ yrs ago. The kicking at the ruck (RL has play the balls) was banned when I was 13yrs old & I'm 43 now.

Now, if they would just get rid of the 'fair catch' rule. Would love to see more up and unders with the ball being contested near the tryline.

What’s the club called in red and black

Is this only for the premiership?

5.30 Eddie Jones and England complain about a smart tactic Italy uses, So yeah IRB let’s change this so England don’t struggle, WTF.

Top ref my arse!

I think they’ve had a typo here. They’ve accidentally called Wayne Barnes a “top ref.” Which I don’t think I even need to explain why that’s wrong. I’m sure they’ll fix it.

So suits curtain teams but not all.....great!

With the Italy game I thought, this is good England are struggling

Sounds like the refs just asked Eddie Jones what Eddie Jones would like.

It's funny because they described Wayne Barnes as a "top ref"

This would have been great ...but why do the players demonstrating have the same colour shirts!!

Consulted Hansen and Jones. There is your answer. All to negate the Springboks winning again....

Where would Rugby Union be without Barnes making a dog’s breakfast of the interpretation of the rules...Come back Nigel...all is forgiven!

changing the rules to make it easier for the already advantaged top tier nations... HOW on Gods earth is that supposed to develop the game? these rule changes were precipitated by the cunning and cleaver tactics employed by teams that were out gunned or inferior are we to penalise cleaver tactics by giving in to big boys crying over the fact they havn't thrashed smaller teams by 50, 60 ,70pts? No one want's to see teams getting hammered I want competitive games WITH Scrums and Lineouts and engagement if I wanted to watch a game of hard running and no lineouts and scrums I'd look at league!

Lol Nigel Owens is better

Or just watch Rugby League instead

Rugby is becoming less popular and thses CONSTANT rules changes AREN'T helping. Less fans, less players, less people wanting to coach and referee.

Re inventing the wheel. Typical english. Just got to be in charge. The laws have slowly taken responsibility away from the players themselves.

over complicated...

"Top Ref" is a bit generous for Barnesy #Useless

Top ref 😂😂😂

I still don't like Barnes

When was Wayne Barnes ever a top referee......

Lol, Wayne Barnes basically in the English camp, allowed to officiate all black and English games, him and poite are as crooked as my knob. Barnes Not happy unless he's blowing a penalty against the blacks or has a camera in his face, I've got an idea Wayne, shut YOUR mouth and call the game properly.

Wayne Barnes worse ref ever

Wayne Barnes, top ref?? Laughable!! Worst ref to ever step on a rugby field

Wayne Barnes can't ref

worst ref in international rugby, bar none

Wayne Barnes talks about keeping continuity but most games he keeps stopping play. Talking bullshit Wayne