Examples of World Rugby in a sentence
World Rugby produced the ‘Performance Specification for artificial grass pitches for rugby’, more commonly known as ‘Regulation 22’ that provides the necessary technical detail to produce pitch systems that are appropriate for rugby union.
Much of the criteria within the RFL performance standard test also forms part of the World Rugby test, consequently World Rugby certified 3G pitches are considered by the RFL to be able to meet rugby league requirements and are deemed suitable for rugby league use subject to passing an additional exclusive RFL performance standard test.
Upon registration, World Rugby compliancy is valid for two years before renewal and retesting is required.
World Rugby compliant pitches To enable 3G pitches to host competitive rugby union matches, World Rugby has developed the Rugby Turf Performance Specification.
Table 3.1: 3G type and sport suitability SurfaceCategoryCommentsRubber crumbLong Pile 3G(60mm with shock pad)Rugby surface – must comply with World Rugby regulation 22 and/or RFL Community Standard, requires a minimum of 60mm pile.Rubber crumbMedium Pile 3G (55-60mm)Preferred football surface.