Coin toss

Items specific to the community game are highlighted in yellow

The Referee and the two Match Captains (or their delegates) will come together for the coin toss. The winning captain either chooses an end of the field or elects to kick off. Their choice must be communicated to the Match Press Officer, who will in turn distribute to TV, photographers and media.

For events with multiple matches or multiple fields, the coin tosses can be arranged at the officials’ table or a central location, at set times such as half-time of the previous match. It might be that a technical zone official will conduct the coin toss, if the match referee is on another assignment.  

The coin toss prior to the 2011 Rugby World Cup final