Clarification 8-2002
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee
| Clarification | 8-2002 |
|---|---|
| Union / HP Ref Manager | Rugby Canada |
| Law Reference | 20 |
| Date | 2002-10-29 |
Request
The Canadian Rugby Union has requested a Ruling with regard to the following question:
"At the Canadian Women's Championships in Winnipeg a Canadian lock forward was allowed to bind in the right lock position with proper binding up to the armpits but her head was fully out from between the hooker and tight heads hips. Her head was turned to the side and raised upwards to sight the ball when it came out. Is this legal and safe?"
Ruling of the designated members of the Rugby Committee
Locks in the scrum must have their heads between the hips of the hooker and the prop forward