World Rugby makes 5 new laws permanent

World Rugby has announced that five law trials that have been in effect for the past year will be made permanent from 1 July.

The global governing body said in a statement on Thursday that the laws were approved "with welfare advancement in mind".

This means the upcoming women's and men's Rugby World Cups will feature the new law trials, including 50:22 and the goal-line dropout.

World Rugby said all five trials were deemed to have "positively enhanced both safety and spectacle" and were unanimously approved by its council. They laws are:

- 50:22

- Goal-line Drop Out

- Pre-Bound Pods of Players (or "Flying Wedge")

- Sanctioning of lower-limb clearout

- Latching 

Meanwhile, World Rugby added that the "scrum brake foot" - which was trialled in the Six Nations - will move from a closed to global trial, meaning it will also feature at the men's and women's Rugby World Cups in 2022 and 2023.

According to this law, both hookers are required to ensure one foot is extended towards the opposition during the crouch and bind phases of the scrum engagement sequence.

"Rugby's laws are fundamental to its accessibility, appeal and safety. It is our mission to ensure that the laws are the best that they can be for everyone playing the game and the approval of these laws following detailed evaluation and widespread consultation, underscores that commitment," World Rugby chairperson Bill Beaumont said.

"I would like to thank every player, coach and medic at every level for participating and providing feedback on this trial - your views are important to us and we will continue to consult with you as we work together to cement rugby as the most progressive sport on player welfare."

Furthermore, World Rugby's council also approved minor amendments to