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19 Scrum
Principle The purpose of a scrum is to restart play with a contest for possession after a minor infringement or stoppage. 19.1 Where the game is restarted with a scrum and which team throws in is determined as follows: Infringement / stoppage Location of scrum Who throws in A knock forward in the field of play or throw forward, apart from at a lineout. In the scrum zone at the poin
19 Scrum
n, then the number of players in each team in the scrum may be similarly reduced. Where a permitted reductio ... r, a team must not have fewer than five players in the scrum. Replaced by: 19.6 All player ... t be played with eight players per side. a. In an eight-person scrum, the formation must be 3-4- ... k with their heads on either side of the hooker. b. When a team’s scrum is reduced to fewer than eight player
19 Scrum
r in the front row and two locks in the second row. Three back-row players from each team complete the scrum. Sanction: Penalty. Replaced by: 19.5 A scrum must have five players in two rows from each tea ... e must stay bound to the scrum until it ends and may not unbind to play the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 19.6 deleted 19.7d deleted 19.36 [Replacement] 19.36 The scrum ends: a. When the ball come
19 Scrum
Sevens 19.4 [Replacement] 19.4 Teams must be ready to form the scrum within 30 seconds of the mark being made. Sanction: Free-kick. Replaced by: 19.4 Teams must be ready to form the scrum within 1 ... e back-row players from each team complete the scrum. Sanction: Penalty. Replaced by: 19.5 A scrum must have three players from each team. All three must stay bound to the scrum until it ends. Sanctio
19 Scrum
GAME-ONAddition: 19.40 Match organisers can reduce the numbers in a contested scrum (subject to law 19.6), apply the under-19 variation of 1.5m maximum push, or implement uncontested scrums
Key contests – Lineout & Scrum
These eight questions will all relate to the quick throw-in, lineout and scrum
Offside choice: penalty or scrum
One arm as for penalty. Other arm points to place where scrum may be taken instead of penalty.
Scrum
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2026-06 Law clarification - Actions of a scrum half when ending a ruck
World Rugby have issued a new formal law clarification relating to the actions of a scrum half when ending a ruck. It can be found here.
Forming a scrum
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Law 19: Scrum
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Handling ball in ruck or scrum
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Offside at scrum, ruck or maul
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Throw at scrum not straight
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Scrum wheeled more than 90 degrees
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Offside at the ruck - May 2014
When a scrum half attempts to retrieve the ball from a ruck, the ball is not out until that player has picked the ball up from the ground. In the clip the scrum half is taken out by the player before the ball is off the ground and this would be deemed to be offside by the player tackling the scrum half. If, however, the scrum half had picked up the ball and a defending player tackles the scru
Definitions
s position) if not for an act of foul play by an opponent. Phase of play Scrum, lineout, ruck or mau ... d by which the game is restarted following an infringement or stoppage. Scrum A set piece, normally consisting of eight players from each team bound together in formation. Scrum zone The area in the field of play where a scrum may take place. Sent off A player is shown a red card and is permanentl
Playing Charter
g the ball on or passing the ball forward is denied the throw at the subsequent scrum. The advantag
2024-06 New law clarification
We have today issued a new formal law clarification covering the Spanish translation of "crouch" in the scrum engagement process. This can be found here. This is the third clarification for 2024 - the other two cover: February - Brake foot May - Conversions
2025-01 - Global Law Trials
r conversions A new set time to form a lineout (in line with 30 seconds at the scrum) Cleaner play away from the ruck/maul/scrum Not straight at uncontested lineout = play on The following wer ... 1 January 2025. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby's digital laws content. &nbs ... y at set piece Rationale: Protect the 9 to enable more ball in flow from base of ruck, maul and scru
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
n-kicking team has the option of the kick being retaken or a scrum. Kick-off Kick-offs and restar ... n: The non-kicking team has the option of the kick being retaken or a scrum. 12.3 The opponent ... s the option of the kick being retaken or a scrum. 12.5 When the ball is kicked: a. Team-mate ... n or a scrum. b. Opposition players must be on or behind the 10-metre line. Sanction: The kic
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). (See als ... t, makes contact with the ball and the ball goes forward. Sanction: Scrum (if the ball goes into touc ... w forward may occur anywhere in the playing area. Sanction: Scrum (if the ball goes into touch, the no
10 Offside and onside in open play
n-offending team can choose either: Penalty at the place of infringement; or Scrum where the offending tea ... e either: Penalty at the place of infringement; or Scrum where the offending team last played the bal ... e of infringement; or Scrum where the offending team last played the ball. 10.5 A player is accidentall ... l. Only if the offending team gains an advantage should play stop. Sanction: Scrum. 10.6 Any offsid
16 Maul
d provided that player makes the ball available immediately. Sanction: Scrum. 16.9 All other player ... n a reasonable time. Sanction: Scrum. 16.15 When a maul has stopped moving towards a try line, it ma ... l. The team in possession must then use the ball in a reasonable time. Sanction: Scrum. Ending a mau ... n: a. The ball becomes unplayable. Sanction: Scrum. b. The maul collapses (not as a result of foul pla
2024-07 Law changes
e in front of a kicker Eliminating the crocodile roll Removing the scrum option when a Free Kic ... y 2024. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby's digital law content. Offsid ... s Scrum option removal at a FK Rationale: Speeding up restarts after technical offences. Currentl ... s and then kicks to touch. Shape of Game recommendation was to remove the scrum from a FK option. It remain
7 Advantage
e and an advantage is gained by either side. b. The ball comes out of either end of the tunnel at a scrum. c. A scrum is wheeled through more than 90 degrees. d. A player in a scrum is lifted or forced upward
Uncontested Scrums - March 2020
s with 15 players. The team must form a scrum with eight players. Temporary replacement – head injur ... t after 12 minutes then the team continues with 15 players. The team must form a scrum with eigh ... s not lose a player. The team must form a scrum with eight players. Note: Numbers show how many player ... m with eight players in the scrum. Scenario 2. During the match a team replaced both their prop
Uncontested Scrums - December 2017
t the scrum then the referee will order uncontested scrums. If the player returns or another front ro ... s in the front row at all times. In an uncontested scrum, only when there is no available front row replacemen ... l the end of the game. Both teams must form with eight players in the scrum. Scenario 2. Durin ... C). At the next scrum awarded in the match the following applies: If the team cannot field a suitabl
21 In-goal
e drop out (attack play into in-goal) or a 5m scrum, attacking team throw-in (if defending team pla ... l line, the defending team can choose: a. To have a 22m drop-out; or b. To have a scrum at the plac ... s with a try line drop-out or a 5m scrum, depending on how the ball entered in-goal. (see law 12.12 ... d the ball in in-goal, play is restarted with a five-metre scrum, in line with the place wher
Enforcement of current Law - May 2015
s position Scrums Ensure that all scrum feeds are credible. FK if clearly not straight. Look for shoulders not being parallel. Manage the situation If the scrum become
20 Penalty and free-kick
s at a penalty or free-kick 20.3 A team awarded a penalty may instead choose a scrum. 20.4 A team awarded: a. a penalty at a lineout may instead choose a lineout or a scrum at the same mark. ... k 20.5 A penalty or free-kick must be taken without delay. Sanction: Scrum. 20.6 Any player from the no ... e the ball that was in play unless the referee decides it is defective. Sanction: Scrum. 20.
IRB Maul Working Group Outcomes - August 2009
d for the ball to emerge. If it does not emerge within a reasonable time, a scrum is ordered. When a maul ha ... e, a scrum is ordered. If the maul is moved backwards, match officials currently do not apply Law 17. ... l is moving forward, as that replicates a scrum. The concern is about the player ‘hanging’ on the bac
Law changes summary - July 2022
t - At the scrum, hookers must have a brake foot in place during “Crouch” and “Bind” phase ... n from previous clarifications. The wordings will change on the digital laws content from 1 July 202
XRugby
o players from each team. Maul A maul comprises a maximum of three players from each team. Scrum A scrum is formed by any three players from each team. Neither team is allowed to push from the mark, but the scrum is contested in that both teams can hook the ball and thereby win possession in the scrum. No player is permitted to go past the midpoint of the scrum, where the front rows come togethe
8 Scoring
b. Is first to ground the ball when a scrum, ruck or maul reaches the try line. c. With the bal ... r is not in possession of the ball. Grounding the ball Scoring a try - when a scrum reaches the try lin ... k is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. 8.21 The kick must be taken within 60 seconds (playing time) fro ... s to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. 8.22 If the kicker indicate
9 Foul play
l. Sanction: Penalty. 9.15 Except in a scrum, ruck or maul, a player who is not in possessio ... s play in a scrum. a. The front row of a scrum must not form at a distance from its opponents and rus ... t upwards out of the scrum. Sanction: Penalty. d. A front-row player must not intentionally collapse a scrum. Sanction: Penalty. 9.20 Dangerous play in a ruck or maul. a. A player must not charg
Clarification 4-2002
d to the following point of Law: 'These can be taken following a scrum collapse providing the kick is take ... n of this interpretation is that even though the scrum has collapsed and both front rows may still be engage ... w the whistle when it would be dangerous to let play continue". This includes when a scrum collapses or when a front row player is lifted into the air or is forced upwards out of a scrum, or when it is probabl
Clarification 7-2014
s clarification on the interpretation of Laws 20.9 (b) and (c). Scenario Team A are awarded a scrum. After winning the ball in the ensuing scrum, the hindmost player in that scrum grasps the ball with his feet or ankles and, whilst still bound to the scrum, bunny hops forwards with the ball still caught between his feet/ankles. Is this action legal? Law 20.9 Scrum - General Restrictions "b) All player
Clarification 3-2009
g”. Law 5.7 (e) stipulates that “if time expires and the ball is not dead or a scrum or lineout has bee ... e for a stoppage, or when a conversion kick has been taken.” Law 20.4 (g) sets out that “if a scrum collapses or lifts up in the air without penalty a further scrum will be ordered and the team wh ... w: 1. The referee awards a scrum for Team A. 2. After blowing the whistle for this scrum and settin
Law Application Guideline - January 2023
l rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. La ... t without delay. Sanction: Free-kick. Law 19.4 Scrum: Teams must be ready to form the scrum within 3