Controversial 20-minute red card will apply across professional rugby

The measure was trialled in this year's Six Nations and will apply across the sport next season.

SIN BIN: Garry Ringrose of Ireland, left, is shown a yellow card by referee Christophe Ridley during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Rugby's controversial 20-minute red card will be applied in all professional competitions next season after the World Rugby Council approved the measure for a global trial.

The rule was trialled in this year's Six Nations, with Garry Ringrose receiving the first 20-minute punishment for an accidental clash of heads in the game against Wales.