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Rugby’s smart ball set to support referee’s at the Rugby World Cup

Ball over try-line

Live location of the ball will determine whether the ball has reached the try-line.

TRY! Cadan Murley of Harlequins scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins and Worcester Warriors the Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham, London on Saturday 25th September 2021 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

Lineout throws 

Provide instantaneous feedback indicating whether a lineout throw is not straight by measuring the angle of the throw from release to being touched by a player.

A direct feed will be made available to the Television Match Official, who will be able to use the information to provide feedback to the referee.

Nick Isiekwe of Saracens wins the lineout ahead of Dan Thomas of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Saracens at Ashton Gate on 17 Sep. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK