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How hot is too hot to play? World Rugby’s updated heat guidelines explained

In 2025, World Rugby updated its heat and air quality guidelines, setting out all the measures to be taken to support players taking part in World Rugby competitions in hot conditions. The guidelines update the process for, and at what point water breaks are introduced, measures such as extending the half-time break or if a game needs to be postponed or suspended.
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Fri 27 June, 2025
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