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Throw forward or forward pass
Hands gesture as if passing an imaginary ball forward.
11 Knock forward or throw forward
Knock Forward 11.1 A knock forward may occur anywhere in the playing area. Sanction: Scru ... e also 12.12c) 11.2 It is a knock forward when a player, in tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent, makes contact with the ball and the ball goes forward. Sanction: Scrum (if the ball goe ... t not intentionally knock the ball forward with hand or arm. Sanction: Penalty. 11.
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Law 11: Knock-on or throw forward
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Definitions
m Generally used to define a team moving forward in opposition half. However, a side can still be attackin ... e' Foot Where a hooker has one foot positioned forward in the middle of the tunnel to hel ... s their obligations as an arriving player at a tackle. Forward Towards the opposition’s dead-ball lin ... k. Knock forward When a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a playe
Playing Charter
w-in to the lineout. Similarly, the team knocking the ball on or passing the ball forward is denie
IRB Maul Working Group Outcomes - August 2009
k of an elongated maul holding the ball whilst the maul moves forward (‘truck and trailer’). An IRB working grou ... s in the maul continue going forward, they are obstructing the opposition if that player continues moving forward using the players in front as a shield. Clip 3 - Obstruction ... n, Law 17.6 (d) and (e) should apply : When a maul has stopped moving forward for more than fiv
19 Scrum
s in A knock forward in the field of play or throw forward, apart from at a lineout. In the scru ... k forward or throw forward at a lineout; incorrect throw at a lineout; incorrect quick throw. 15 metre ... e at the point closest to where the tackle or ruck took place. The team last moving forward. A mau ... n, the team last moving forward before the maul stopped. An unplayable maul afte
Touch Rugby
w forward has taken place, or the ball goes to ground, or the ball has been carried out of the fiel ... l to Ground or Throw Forward 12.1 When the ball is knocked backwards, forwards or sideways and touches the ground, the ball has gone to ground. Forward means towards the opposing team’s dead ball line. Sanction: Ruck ball awarded to the non-offending team 12.2 A throw forward occurs when a player throw
2025-02 Law Book and Laws app launched
k forward Jackal/Jackler Steal/Stealer Got a question? If you have an
Beach Touch Rugby
n: Free pass Law 12: Knock on and Throw Forward 12.1 A knock-on occurs when a player loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with hand or arm, and the ball goes forward to touch the ground or another player before this player gains, or regains, possession. Forward means towards the opposing team’s goal line. Sanction: Free pass to the non-offending team 12.2 A throw forward occurs when a playe
Beach Tag Rugby
k on and Throw Forward 12.1 A knock-on occurs when a player loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with hand or arm, and the ball goes forward to touch the ground or another player before this player gains, or regains, possession. Forward means towards the opposing team’s goal line. Sanction: Free pass to the non-offending team 12.2 A throw forward occurs when a player throws or passe
Beach Fives Rugby
w Forward 12.1 A knock-on occurs when a player loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with hand or arm, and the ball goes forward to touch the ground or another player before this player gains, or regains, possession. Forward means towards the opposing team’s goal line. Sanction: Free kick to the non-offending team 12.2 A throw forward occurs when a player throws or passes the ball forward. Sanctio
Tag Rugby
h organisers may decide to continue play until the last tackle has been made), knock-on or throw forwar ... m gains possession of the ball. Law 12: Knock-on or Throw Forward 12.1 A knock-on occurs when a player loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with a hand or arm, and the ball goes forward to touch the ground or another player before this player gains, or regains, possession. Forward means toward
Clarification 1-2014
n states, “a knock-on occurs when a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hits the ball forward with hand or arm, or when the ball hits the hand or arm and goes forwar ... n is expressed that this type of play may affect the game going forward as the “tackle” will be down playe ... d on the ball. This action caused the ball to be lost “forward” from the ball carrier. The last contac
14 Tackle
e by releasing, passing or pushing the ball in any direction except forward. They may place the bal ... w, the referee orders a scrum. The throw is taken by the team last moving forward prior to the stoppage.
Law Application Guideline - January 2023
y tournament for 2023, the following law application guidelines have been brought forwar ... d of the following existing laws: 11.3 A player must not intentionally knock the ball forward with han
Decision-making framework for high tackles - May 2019
k in a head-contact tackle or head-contact shoulder charge, and forward in a ‘body-contact’ tackle or ‘bod ... r draws the arm back prior to contact Tackler may leave the ground Arm swings forward prior to contac
10 Offside and onside in open play
a. 10.3 A player who receives an unintentional throw forward is not offside. 10.4 An offside player ma
15 Ruck
n a reasonable time, a scrum is awarded. The ball is thrown in by the side last moving forward.
18 Touch, quick throw and lineout
g the ball going into touch from a knock forward or throw forward. Where the ball reache ... n in by a team-mate, players who are not participating in the lineout may move forward. If that occurs, then their opponents may also move forward. If the ball does not go beyond the 15-metre line, the player
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
s forward in the opponents’ in-goal. d. The ball is charged down from the field of pla
Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024
d forward in the middle of the tunnel to help stability and to avoid axial loading. This positio
Clarification 1-2004
s the field and a team-mate (flank forward) leaves as required. Subsequently, the other flank forward is injured. May he be replaced by the flank forward who left the field? 3. The WRU has requeste ... d above is illegal. 2. The flank forward that left the field as required in the above scenario may replace the flank forward that was injured. 3. If the player who has been temporarily replaced doe
Clarification 8-2002
g a Canadian lock forward was allowed to bind in the right lock position with proper binding u ... n the hips of the hooker and the prop forward
Clarification 6-2009
e it is without one, two or three players. No distinction is made between forward players and back player ... 3. If a team cannot field a complete team because it is short one or more forward player, but that tea ... m. If a forward leaves the field of play for any reason and cannot be replaced due to injury, sending of ... n a forward has to leave the field for any reason and cannot be replaced there will be no reductio
Clarification 5-2009
e their Tight Head Prop, due to injury, with their nominated prop forward replacement. Late in the match, the replacement prop forward collects a serious injury forcing him to leave the field. Team A, havin ... o confirms his side cannot replace their injured prop with a suitably trained and experienced prop forwar
Clarification 2-2015
s the action of a team throwing a player forward after he has been supported in the air to receiv ... l play. The throwing of a player forward towards the opposition is not covered in Law 10 (Foul Pla ... d the question and the action of throwing a player forward after he has been supported in the ai
Clarification 2-2021
e(s) who has run forward beyond the offside players , and is now positioned in front of the ... e behind a player who had advanced forward of them). CLARIFICATION REQUEST: In the circumstances where a kick travels less than 10m forward, are offside players required to retire any distanc
Clarification 4-2011
r loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hits the ball forward with the hand or arm, or when the ball hits the hand or arm and goes forward, and the ball touches the groun
Clarification 10-2004
r in possession of the ball drops it onto his thigh and propels it forward. What is the correc ... s not been kicked but has been dropped onto the thigh and this is ruled as a knock-on or throw forwar
Clarification 3-2011
e to travel forward from the player charging down to be considered a charge down (stating that charge down “is not a knock-on even though the ball may go forward”). We question how Law 11.4 (f) can distinguis ... t travel forward (not supported in Law) this Law seems difficult to apply. If a ball ricochets off a playe
Clarification 1-2025
Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee Clarification 1-2025 Union / HP Ref Manager HP Referee Manager Law Reference 15 Date 23 June 2025 Request At a ruck/breakdown close to the goal line, the attacking scrum half picks up the ball and dives forward over the ruck in an attempt to score a try. Is this legal or shoul
Clarification 5-2002
t with Exception 1 which states that "… a player of the same team may run forward to take the ball. If so, an opponent may also run forward.] In brief, the IRFU believe that the Exceptio
Clarification 1-2020
r stepped back as part of his kicking routine, before moving forward to the ball. The typica
Clarification 11-2003
d to him, and binds on him in an effort to prevent their forward progress. By his action
Clarification 2-2004
d by an opponent. He drops the ball but not forward within his 22. The ball is then picked up by the same playe
Clarification 3-2005
l forward a few metres from the mark, allowing for an on-side team member to gather the ball and ru
Clarification 7-2006
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee Clarification 7-2006 Union / HP Ref Manager SRU Law Reference 10 Date 2006-11-14 Request The SRU has requested a ruling with regard to Law 10.2 Obstruction and Law 10.4(n) Flying Wedge Team A win their lineout and as the jumper returns to the ground his team mates bind onto him and stay and drive him forward. At no point do player
Clarification 3-2008
s the locks forward which would appear to increase the impact of the engagement process and can increas