Clarification 3-2007
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee
| Clarification | 3-2007 |
|---|---|
| Union / HP Ref Manager | GRU |
| Law Reference | 16 |
| Date | 2007-10-01 |
Request
1. A ruck is formed and the ball is playable for Team A. All players in Team B now leave the ruck and step back. Is there still a ruck or has the ruck ended?
Ruling of the designated members of the Rugby Committee
A ruck ends successfully when the ball leaves the ruck or when the ball enters in goal i.e. on or over the goal line.
A ruck ends unsuccessfully when the ball becomes unplayable.
As there has been a ruck formed initially, AND the criteria for a successful or unsuccessful ruck have not been exhibited, then the ruck has not ended.