Join the World Rugby Player Welfare and Laws Symposium – March 9,10 & 11 2026

World Rugby invites you to the Player Welfare and Laws Symposium, taking place over four insightful online sessions on March 9, 10 & 11. This year’s symposium will spotlight critical topics shaping the future of the game, including:

• Head Impact Prevention and Management: Ongoing Research Study Updates

• Tackle Height

• Player Load

• The Road Ahead for Player Welfare: Initiatives, Investments and new technology shaping player welfare

These sessions will bring together leading experts, researchers, and stakeholders from across the rugby world to share knowledge, data, and developments that inform player safety and shape the evolution of the game.

Interpretation will be available for also sessions in French and Spanish and all sessions will be recorded. 

Download the full agenda below and register for each session using the links below.