Premiership Rugby to test new shot-clock technology in weekend fixtures

Shot clocks to be displayed for penalties and conversions

ON THE CLOCK: Saracens' Owen Farrell prepares to convert a penalty. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

The Premiership has announced plans to test new shot-clock technology for the first time this weekend, as the league trials World Rugby’s latest measure aimed at speeding up the game.

Under World Rugby’s new guidelines, kickers have to take conversations within 90 seconds of a try being scored, while penalties must be kicked within 60 seconds of an infraction being awarded.