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n or World Rugby. Maul A phase of play consisting of a ball-carrier and at least one player from eac ... e the next phase, or the period between phases of play, excluding when the ball is dead. ... s position) if not for an act of foul play by an opponent. Phase of play Scrum, lineout, ruck or mau ... e kick is not a restart kick. Ruck A phase of play where one or more players from each team, wh

Laws of the Game > What's new?
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.  Tackle - Law 14 Principle A tackle can take place anywhere in the field of play the playing area. The action ... 1 July 2026.  These are the wordings which will be included:  Foul Play – Law 9 9.1 ... n field play. Note: The phrase "open field play" reflects the trials where low speed, pick and g

Laws of the Game > Law application guidelines
Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024

p play away from a tackle/ruck, there are a number of existing laws which we remind all stakeholder ... e for the ball.   In line with the definition, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phase, match official ... e, limiting the number of times water carriers could enter the field of play to two moments in each hal ... r the field of play following tries.   Law 6.29: The following may enter the playing area provide

Laws of the Game > Laws by number
20 Penalty and free-kick

Principle Penalties and free-kicks are awarded to restart play after infringements. Location of a penalty or free-kick 20.1 The mark for a penalty or free-kick must be in the field of pla ... n of penalty or free-kick While the ball is in play excluding a late charge after a kick. At the place of infringement. While the ball is dead. At the point where play would have restarte

Laws of the Game > Law Clarifications
Clarification 1-2024

n in the Laws, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phase of the engagement sequence, match officials mus

Laws of the Game > Law Clarifications
Clarification 4-2002

y suspended or sent off. These actions can take place after another phase of play. Law 8.3 (d) state ... w the whistle when it would be dangerous to let play continue". This includes when a scrum collapses or whe ... o infringes any part of the Foul Play Law (including Law 10. 4. (i) Dangerous Play in a Scrum, Ruc ... m. The opportunity to play advantage by allowing the non-offending team to take a quick tap penalty/free kic