Shockpad verification mandatory
The upcoming FIFA manuals for quality synthetic turf football surfaces will stipulate that it will have to be verified whether…
Skin injury test one step closer to adoption
Assessing the possible risk of skin injuries on synthetic turf has come one step closer. Four World Rugby certified test…
World Rugby and FIFA round robins explained
Field technicians of Labosport, Sports Labs and several other international testing institutes saw themselves being put to the test last…
World Rugby allows tights and leggings to protect players from abrasions
All rugby players are permitted to wear tights or leggings when playing on synthetic turf. The World Rugby Executive Committee…
World Rugby accepts 50mm carpets
World Rugby member unions have received a shot in the arm as World Rugby has agreed to accept 50mm carpets…
World Rugby redevelops guideline for grass fields
The guideline for natural turf surfaces for rugby is currently being redeveloped. World Rugby deems it important to update the…