Prem agrees to revamp refereeing in boost for England’s Rugby World Cup hopes

Premiership Rugby has agreed to an overhaul of refereeing interpretations for the upcoming season to assist England head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of the World Cup in Australia. The adjustments are intended to align club officiating more closely with international standards, particularly following the formal absence of relegation from the league this season.

The revised officiating will focus on the breakdown, the offside line, and scrum rules, specifically the brake-foot law. Borthwick met with directors of rugby last month, where the Rugby Football Union's refereeing team delivered a presentation detailing the updated law interpretations to help England prepare for dominant rivals such as South Africa.