World Rugby Passport

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y, a union, a group of unions or any organisation approved by a union or World Rugby. Maul A phas ... e and before the next phase, or the period between phases of play, excluding when the ball is dead. ... d (or scored in a more advantageous position) if not for an act of foul play by an opponent. Phase of pla ... k or free kick is not a restart kick. Ruck A phase of play where one or more players from eac

2026-06 Community Tackle Height law wordings approved

t by defenders. In effect this means when play moves 1-2m or more from the phase of play.&nbs

20 Penalty and free-kick

m the touchline on the mark of touch. Offside at a phase of play. At the offending team’s offside lin

Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024

e with the definition, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phase, match officials must be able to see both hookers’ brak

Clarification 1-2024

m engagement process. In line with the definition in the Laws, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phas

Clarification 4-2002

d or sent off. These actions can take place after another phase of play. Law 8.3 (d) states that "Advantag