The video for the meeting is available below and highlights the new laws.

Meeting Summary

• Gilbert is actively maintaining the match schedule and can be contacted for any scheduling issues or to express interest in open games.1:42
• Referees are reminded to complete their Monday protocol and stay in contact with their teams regarding game details, especially due to potential changes from air quality issues related to fires.2:25
• The budget for the year has been set, with an increase in administrative fees from $50 to $75 per game to support development funds, totaling approximately $20,000.4:40
• Referees will be paid $125 per game, and the new administrative fee will be invoiced to teams based on the number of home games.9:24
• New tackle height regulations have been implemented, lowering the legal tackle height to the base of the sternum, with penalties for tackles above this height.11:07
• Players in front of the kicker must actively retreat, and referees should communicate this clearly to ensure compliance.20:42
• The crocodile roll is no longer allowed, and referees are encouraged to actively monitor and penalize this infraction.25:26
• Referees are encouraged to manage game timing effectively, with 60 seconds allowed for conversion kicks and 30 seconds for lineout formations.38:42
• The scrum half from the non-throwing team cannot cross the center line of the scrum, a rule that has been in place for youth rugby and is now applied to adult rugby.58:42
• Lineout rules have been clarified: a throw that is not straight is play on if uncontested, and a lifted player must be competing for the ball for the throw to be considered valid.1:10:19