The 2025 edition of the Six Nations will use 20-minute red cards for the first time, the tournament organisers have confirmed.
It comes following a trial during the Autumn Nations Cup in November and will be introduced at this year’s men’s, women’s and Under-20s Championships.
The law change means teams will be able to replace the player who was sent off after 20 minutes, with the move designed to impact individuals instead of the collective.
However, referees will still be able to brandish permanent red cards for “deliberate and dangerous acts of foul play”.
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