France, red card and World Rugby
French authorities oppose 20-minute red cards promoted by World Rugby
French authorities are joining forces with players to oppose plans by World Rugby to introduce a 20-minute red card
France red cards World Rugby’s plans
France have hit out against World Rugby's plans to institute a global trial of the 20-minute red card, in a strongly-worded statement from the FFR and LNR.
France Rugby strongly oppose the implementation of the 20-minute red card
Following World Rugby's announcement to propose the global trial of new laws that will be reviewed by the Council, FFR (French Rugby Union), LNR (National Rugby League) and Provale (Union of Rugby Players Competing in France) express their strong opposition to the 20-minute red card trial.
FFR expresses 'firm opposition' to 20-minute red card
The French Rugby Federation expresses its "firm opposition" to the proposed 20-minute red card, saying it is an "unacceptable step backwards" by World Rugby.
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By Priscilla Jepchumba The French rugby authorities and players have opposed the 20-minute red card proposal from World Rugby because it could potentially harm
French Rugby Union strongly oppose World Rugby's 20min red card plan
French rugby bodies have issued a combined statement revealing their opposition to World Rugby's plans to institute a global trial of the 20-minute red card.
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