11 Knock forward or throw forward

Knock Forward

11.1 A knock forward may occur anywhere in the playing area.Sanction: Scrum (if the ball goes into touch, the non-offending team may opt instead for a quick-throw or lineout).

11.2 It is a knock forward when a player, in tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent, makes contact with the ball and the ball goes forward. Sanction: Scrum (if the ball goes into touch, the non-offending team may opt instead for a quick-throw or lineout).

11.3 A player must not intentionally knock the ball forward with hand or arm. Sanction: Penalty.

11.4 It is not an intentional knock forward if, in the act of trying to catch the ball, the player knocks on provided that there was a reasonable expectation that the player could gain possession.

11.5 There is no sanction, and play continues, if:

a. A player knocks the ball forward immediately after an opponent has kicked it (charge down).

b. A player rips or knocks the ball from an opponent and the ball goes forward from the opponent’s hand or arm.

knock forward

Charge down

Throw forward

11.6 A throw forward may occur anywhere in the playing area. Sanction: Scrum.

11.7 A player must not intentionally throw or pass the ball forward. Sanction: Penalty.