Rucking

After the tackle, the ball carrier should:

• present the ball quickly in the direction of team mates (as far away from the opposition as possible)

Arriving players:

• should maintain a low, strong, stable body position throughout the ruck. Head and shoulders must be above the hips at all times
• must join the ruck in a legal manner (from behind the foot of the hindmost team mate in the ruck)
• should be aware that they may need to clear out any potential threats to the ball
• should drive beyond the ball to make it more readily available