Clarification 14-2003
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee
| Clarification | 14-2003 |
|---|---|
| Union / HP Ref Manager | UAR |
| Law Reference | 19 |
| Date | 2003-09-02 |
This clarification was incorporated into law in 2009
Request
The UAR has requested a ruling with regard the Line-out, in Law 19.
If a player with one or both feet inside the 22 metre line, picks up the ball, which was lying on the field of play outside the 22 metre line, and kicks it directly into touch. Where does the line-out form; 1) Where the ball went into touch, or 2) where the ball was kicked?
Ruling of the designated members of the Rugby Committee
If a player with one or both feet inside the 22 metre line, picks up the ball which was stationary outside the 22 metre line, and kicks it directly into touch, then the player has taken the ball back inside the 22-metre line, and therefore the line-out is formed in line with where the ball was kicked.
If a player with one or both feet inside the 22 metre line, picks up the ball which was in motion outside the 22 metre line, and kicks it directly into touch, then the player has not taken the ball back inside the 22-metre line, and therefore the line-out is formed in line with where the ball crossed the touch-line.