Law Clarifications

Clarification 6-2014

Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee

Clarification6-2014
Union / HP Ref ManagerHKRFU
Law Reference13
Date2014-10-17

Request

Law 13 – Kick Off and Restarts


The HKRFU requested a clarification relating to Law 13. Drop out must cross the line.

Scenario

Team A have a 22 metre drop out. The ball does not cross the line and lands in the field of play before going into touch, some 8 metres from the 22 metre drop out took place.

What advantage may apply? Can the non-offending team choose to have a lineout where the ball went into touch, the option of a scrum or a kick to be retaken?

Clarification of the designated members of the Rugby Committee

Law 13.13 (a) applies.

“If the ball does not cross the 22m line the opposing team has two choices:

  • To have another drop out, or
  • To have a scrum at the centre of the 22m line. They throw in the ball.”
Advantage only applies if the opponents play the ball before it goes into touch.

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