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Rules receive fine-tuning for 2023 season

May 8, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL Board of Governors have unanimously approved a set of rule changes proposed by the league’s Rules Committee as teams continue preparations for the upcoming season.

CFL Board of Governors approves all rule changes proposed by rules committee

April 10, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL Board of Governors has approved all rule changes that the rules committee had proposed in March, it was announced on Wednesday.

O’Leary: Proposed rule changes put focus on hot-button topics

March 22, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
In an exclusive sit-down with CFL Director of Officiating Darren Hackwood, senior writer Chris O’Leary helps flush out some of the mechanics of the league’s proposed rule changes.

Protecting QBs and additional challenge headline proposed rule changes

March 22, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Upgraded penalties for hits to the QB, crack down on spearing on any opponent, and give coaches another potential challenge are at the centre of a list of proposed CFL rule changes.

O’Leary: CFL tackles key illegal contact issue with new rule changes

March 22, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary speaks with senior director of officiating, Darren Hackwood, about the nuances of the recent proposed rule changes and how they could impact the flow of ...

CFL Board of Governors approves ‘eye in the sky’ for 2016

April 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
Rule changes designed to expand video review and improve player health and safety will be in place when the new CFL season kicks off this June.

CFL Rules Committee Recommends ‘Eye in the Sky’ Video Official

March 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL Rules Committee is recommending an additional video official in the command centre, with a mandate to quickly fix obvious errors that are not challengeable by replay.