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Playing Charter
n possession of the ball, but not wilfully or maliciously to inflict injury. These are the boundaries withi ... t for possession of the ball is one of rugby’s key features. These contests occur throughout the gam ... n be fairly contested. The team in possession aims to maintain continuity by denying the oppositio ... g of possession to the opposition either as a result of shortcomings on the part of the tea
Definitions
y is taking place. B Ball-carrier A player who is in possession of the ball. Beyond or behind or in fron ... e. Holding the ball Being in possession of the ball in the hand or hands or in the arm or arms. ... p-kick. Knock-on When a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hit ... e Actual time, excluding time lost for stoppages (see actual time). Possession An individual or tea
The maul - January/June 2016
For implementation: January 1st 2016 in Southern Hemisphere June 1st 2016 in Northern Hemisphere The ball can be moved backwards hand-to-hand once the maul has formed. A player is not allowed to move/slide backwards in the maul when the player is in possession of the ball and the ripper needs to stay in contact with the jumper until they have transferred the ball. Sanction: Penalty kick
Unplayable ball in maul
Arm out to award scrummage to side not in possession at maul commencement. Other arm out as if signalling advantage and then swing it across body with hand ending on opposite shoulder.
16 Maul
t alongside it. A player in possession of the ball must not slide or move backwards in the maul. Sanctio ... s of the team who are not in possession of the ball intentionally leave the mau ... o are not in possession of the ball intentionally leave the maul, they may re-join provided that the first player binds on the frontmost player of the team in possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalt
Enforcement of current law - refereeing at the breakdown - March 2020
e is complete, the tackler may contest possession, providing that the player is on their feet, has show ... t throughout the ruck. A “jackler” is a player who wins possession of the ball before a ruck forms Reward the player who wins the race for possession Remove the concept of the jackler “survivin ... t of the hindmost player. Possession may be won either by rucking or by pushing the opposing team off the bal
13 Players on the ground in open play
d to play or gain possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalty. b. Not play the ball. Sanction: Penalt
14 Tackle
e to contest possession in the tackle. iii. Player(s) who are already on the ground. Playe ... m gaining possession of it. Sanction: Penalty. Tackled player must release the ball immediately 14. ... e 14.9 Any player who gains possession of the ball: a. Must play it immediately, by moving awa ... s possession of the ball and moves away or passes or kicks the ball. c. The ball leaves the tackl
Tag Rugby
t in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the ruck bal ... s the referee in in-goal, and either team gains an advantage, if the ball is in the possessio ... l and either team gains an advantage, if the ball is in the possession of a defending player, the refere ... r which is not covered by these Laws, play restarts with a ruck ball to the team last in possessio
17 Mark
d correctly, the referee immediately stops the game and awards a free-kick to the team in possessio
11 Knock-on or throw forward
n that the player could gain possession. 11.5 The ball is not knocked-on, and play continues, if: a. A playe
19 Scrum
Principle The purpose of a scrum is to restart play with a contest for possession after a mino ... t closest to where the maul ended. The team not in possession at the start of the maul. If the referee cannot decide which team had possession, the team moving forward before the maul stopped. If neithe ... m zone at the point nearest to place of maul. The team in possession at the start of the mau
Touch Rugby
l to the team in possession of the ball when play stopped. If neither team had possession the attacking tea ... l is in the possession of an attacking player, the referee awards a try where the contact took place. (c) If either team gains an advantage in in-goal, if the ball is in the possession of a defending player, the refere ... t be in accordance with the World Rugby Leisure Rugby Laws. 7.2 If neither team was in possession, the team whic
7 Advantage
d and the referee must blow the whistle immediately when: a. The ball or a player in possession of the bal
9 Foul play
y to play the ball, other than by competing for possession. Sanction: Penalty. 9.5 A ball-carrier mus ... s. Sanction: Penalty. 9.14 A player must not tackle an opponent who is not in possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 9.15 Except in a scrum, ruck or maul, a player who is not in possession of the ball must not hold, push, charge or obstruct an opponent not in possession of the ball. Sanctio
Beach Touch Rugby
r injury when an infringement has not occurred, play resumes with a free pass to the team in possession of the ball when play stopped. If neither team had possession the attacking team is awarded the fre ... t in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free pas ... d 12.1 A knock-on occurs when a player loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with hand or ar
Beach Fives Rugby
k to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking tea ... h is not covered by these Laws, play restarts with a free kick to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free kick. Law 8: Advantag ... r loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with hand or arm, and the ball goes forward to touc
Beach Tag Rugby
t and the ball has not been made dead play restarts with a free pass to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free pass. Law 7: Mod ... h is not covered by these Laws, play restarts with a free pass to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free pass. Law 8: Advantage 8.
Law Application Guideline - January 2023
n that the player could gain possession. Players must endeavour to catch the ball. Referees are aske ... g and gaining possession, and then in determining a sanction. There is no formula for determining a Yellow Car
Law changes - 1 July 2024
y 2024. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby's digital law content. Offsid ... l; or i. Kicks the ball; or ii. Intentionally touches the ball without gaining possessio ... m is awarded to the team in possession. a team-mate may take the FK Presentatio
10 Offside and onside in open play
l without gaining possession of it. 10.8 A player offside under Law 10.4c cannot be put onside by any actio
15 Ruck
n the ruck, provided they do so from an onside position. Sanction: Penalty. During a ruck 15.10 Possessio
21 In-goal
h down, defending players may knock the ball backwards, or pull the ball from the player’s possessio
XRugby
k the ball and thereby win possession in the scrum. No player is permitted to go past the midpoin ... m which gains possession of the ball.Lineout A lineout is formed by any three players from each tea
18 Touch, quick throw and lineout
e for possession of the ball. b. Catch or deflect the ball. A jumper may catch or deflect the bal ... t is over. Sanction: Free-kick. e. Grasp and bring an opponent in possession of the ball to groun ... l or a player in possession of the ball: i. leaves the lineout; or ii. enters the area betwee
Clarification 7-2015
k-on, whereas the player in possession has neither lost possession of the ball, nor has he knocke ... m a player’s possession in the field of play who is reaching out to score, albeit a tackled player:La ... s that it is not legal to kick the ball from the hands of a player in possession in any circumstance ... e that it is illegal to kick the ball from the hands of a player in possession in any circumstances. An exampl
6 Match officials
r non-player in in-goal and either team gains an advantage: a. If the ball is in possessio ... l is in possession of a defending player, the referee awards a touch down where the contact took place. 6.1
Clarification 4-2009
9 Request Law 15 6 (b) states:After a tackle any players on their feet may attempt to gain possessio ... y attempt to gain possession by taking the ball from the ball carriers possession.Law 15 5 (e) state ... l and implies that the ball is not in the possession of any player.Providing a player from either sid ... s prior to contact with an opposition player on his feet those players may continue with possessio
Clarification 4-2011
s possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hits the ball forward with the hand or ar ... e the ball is ripped out of the possession of a ball-carrier by an opponent. In these situation ... s the ball out of A’s hands such that neither player has possession of the ball and the ball travel ... s the ball out of A’s hands such that neither player has possession of the ball and the ball travel
Clarification 8-2009
t for possession of the ball and form a maul.Team B at no time during the catching of the ball, or while team A form what they expect to be a maul, contest for possession of the ball. Once tea
Clarification 8-2004
2-player is still on his feet, playing the ball and is about to gain the possession of the ball fro ... n possession by taking the ball from the ball carrier’s possession.” A2-player, by this law, can still continue to play the ball or to attempt to gain the possession. The JRFU Ruling said a player in A
Clarification 2-2005
y will be brought back for a scrum with the team in possession at the time of the event to hav ... y will be brought back for a scrum with the team in possession at the time of the event to have the throw-in.
Clarification 1-2014
Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby CommitteeClarification1-2014Union / HP Ref ManagerSARULaw Reference12Date2014-05-09Request Law 12 – Knock-onLaw 12, definition states, “a knock-on occurs when a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hit ... m team Blue to loose possession of the ball and it travels forward. Please confirm that this is knoc
Clarification 4-2008
l active.As the players of the team not in possession have all left the maul the maul ceases to exis
Clarification 11-2003
e height) of the #8, who still has his #6 bound to him. The #8 still in possession of the bal
Clarification 10-2004
r in possession of the ball drops it onto his thigh and propels it forward. What is the correct decision? Rulin
Clarification 1-2005
m as an obstruction or impediment to securing possession of the ball is illegal? 2. Can the Law also be take
Clarification 2-2009
h-in-goal line in possession of the ball and therefore the Referee will award a 22 metre drop ou
Clarification 4-2014
g possession of it, and must try to make the ball available immediately so that play can continue.(
Clarification 2-2021
e is to run past all his/her team-mates to either contest possession, tackle an opponent who catche