Clarification 1-2013
Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee
| Clarification | 1-2013 |
|---|---|
| Union / HP Ref Manager | IRFU |
| Law Reference | 9 |
| Date | 2013-09-13 |
Request
The Irish Rugby Football Union has requested clarification that apart from a kicking tee no other item or implement may be used.
Law 9.B.1 (d) states:
(d) The kicker may place the ball directly on the ground or on sand, sawdust or a kicking tee approved by the Union.
There have been instances where the kicker has used another marker to indicate where he wishes to place his non kicking foot; or to sight/line up the ball with the posts.
It is our view that these additional assists falls outside Law.
Clarification of the designated members of the Rugby Committee
The Law permits the use of a kicking tee or sand to elevate the ball so that it can be kicked. No other equipment, sand or other implement may be used to assist the kicker.