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3 Team
d, the replaced player is not permitted to return to the field of play until after the period of suspensio ... o and does so within the required time of leaving the field of play. Replaced by: 3.3 ... o so and does so within the required time of leaving the field of play. 3.33a delete ... g play. Replaced by: 3.1 Each team has no more than seven players in the playing area durin
Clarification 10-2003
m A #17. The Team A management had not advised anyone of the blood bin as they left the field of pla ... 1 and the player was given 15 minutes from that time in which to return to the field of play. Should Tea ... n to the field at the end of the 10 minute half time break, Team A advised their substitution/replacemen ... s not advise the referee of the injury as the team leaves the field at half time, then the 15 minutes allowe
Clarification 6-2015
n is required that if in the above scenario No. 18 does not return to the field of play and the side has to reduce to 14 players, which player leaves the field. a) Is it the original player that replaced No.18 for uncontested scrums, or b) Can the captain / coach elect any player to leave the field of pla ... r who replaced No. 18 for uncontested scrums who leaves the field of play.
Clarification 3-2018
4 and 10.1.5) for use of the HIA process, a player who requires an HIA: Leaves the field of pla ... r is not available to return to the field of play after 10 minutes (actual time) of leaving the playing are ... t in a Super Rugby match we would like clarity on the following situation: If a player is removed from pla ... s document under the procedures FAQ’s – Question 20 20. If a player is removed from play for an HI
Clarification 6-2009
t players in its scrum when “…the team cannot field a complete team, or a player sent off for Foul Play, or a player leaves the field because of injury.” Does this Law Variation also apply if a playe ... m. If a forward leaves the field of play for any reason and cannot be replaced due to injury, sending of ... s. If a No. 15 is sent off early in a match, must both teams play with seven players in the scrum, eve
Clarification 7-2003
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee Clarification 7-2003 Union / HP Ref Manager UAR Law Reference 10,19 Date 2003-07-03 Request UAR has requested a ruling with regard to Law 10.2 (c) & 19.1 (d): A player inside the field hits the ball that has been kicked by an opponent with the head with the purpose of making the ball go outside the field. Should a penalty be awarde
Clarification 4-2003
t be sufficient front row players to play at hooker, tight-head prop and loose-head prop who are suitabl ... t in any front row position is required, the team can continue to play safely with contested scrums." ( ... n that a replacement player must be able to play in the position in a manner that ensures that the matc ... t hooker also received an injury which meant he had to leave the field permanently, would this tea
3 Team
y replace any number of players during a match at any time. Players entering the field of play must do so at the half-way line after the replaced player has left the field of play. Sanction: Penalt ... 10s 3.1 [Replacement] 3.1 Each team has no more than 15 players in the playing area during play. Replaced by: 3.1 Each team has no more than 10 players in the playing area during pla
Clarification 1-2018
t of foul play; and At the next scrum a further player leaves the field when uncontested scrums are calle ... n see no provision in Law for a further player to have to leave the field if the departure is du ... s are ordered the following must occur: The suspended player leaves the field; and A further player leaves the field; and A third player might have to leave the field to allow an available front ro
8 Scoring
GAME-ON 8.8 [Replacement] 8.8 The kicker: a. Takes the kick in the field of play on a line through the place where the try was awarded, parallel to the touchlines. b. Places the ball directly on the ground or on sand, sawdust, or a kicking tee. The kicker may be assisted by a placer. Nothing else may be used to assist the kicker. c. Takes the kick within 60 seconds (playing tim
3 Team
n to the field of play as long as they are not injured. There are no limits on the number of interchange ... r 3.13 [Replacement] 3.13 Scrums will become uncontested if either team cannot field a suitabl ... t of the match, in the event that either team cannot field a suitably trained front row or if the referee s ... s must play at least half a match. Addition: 3.36 A match organiser can target specifi
Clarification 4-2024
n in their technical area at all times before entering the field of play as permitted above. They must not field or touch the ball while it is in live play, including while in the technical area. Sanctio ... d they do not interfere with play: a) Two nominated water carriers during a stoppage in play for an injury to a player or when a try has been scored. (plus clauses i-iv) b) &nbs
Clarification 1-2008
r with one or both feet on or behind the goal line, picks up the ball, which was stationary within the field of play, is that player deemed to have picked up the ball in the field of play and thereb ... e picks up the ball, which was in motion within the field of play, is that player deemed to hav
1 The ground
GAME-ON 1.3 [Replacement] 1.3 The dimensions of the playing area are shown in the ground diagram. a. The playing area is rectangular in shape. b. Any variations to these dimensions must be approved by the relevant union for domestic competitions or World Rugby for international matches. c. Where the length of the field of play is less than 100 metres, the distance between the 10-metr
Clarification 5-2009
h, the replacement prop forward collects a serious injury forcing him to leave the field. Team A, having used all their nominated substitutes, continue to play with 14 players. When the first scrum after the injured prop leaves the field is awarded, and after consulting with the Captain of Team A, wh
Clarification 5-2003
n 19, 20, 21 or 22 players are nominated in a team there must be sufficient front row players to pla ... d, the team can continue to play safely with contested scrums." Ruling of the designated member ... d this team be in breach of Law 3.5 [d] if they did not have another player, either on the fiel ... w position was required, the team had not been able to continue to play safely with contested scrums.
Clarification 14-2003
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee Clarification 14-2003 Union / HP Ref Manager UAR Law Reference 19 Date 2003-09-02 This clarification was incorporated into law in 2009 Request The UAR has requested a ruling with regard the Line-out, in Law 19. If a player with one or both feet inside the 22 metre line, picks up the ball, which was lying on the field of play outsid
Clarification 7-2005
g of the designated members of the Rugby Committee Law 22.6 indicates that a scrum can only take place in the field of play, and also covers the scrum moving across the goal-line and, that a defending player ma
Clarification 6-2014
e a 22 metre drop out. The ball does not cross the line and lands in the field of play before goin ... y applies if the opponents play the ball before it goes into touch.
Clarification 1-2026
e the line of the shoulders. Relevant Laws Law 9: Foul Play - Dangerous play in a ruck and maul Regulation 17: Annex 1 - Foul play sanctions tables This question has arisen because the Regulation 1 ... e a. 9.20 Dangerous play in a ruck or maul. a. A player must not charge into a ruck or mau ... e The following does not change any current process for on-field officials, outside of selecting the right offenc
Clarification 1-2022
m the field of play into in-goal; or a penalty/drop kick at goal strikes the post and remain ... d (including a charge down from the field of play) into in-goal by an attacker = Goal line drop-out (La ... s: How should play be restarted when there is a simultaneous touchdown in in-goal, with hands of a player from each team on a loose ball? How should play be restarted when there is doubt abou
8 Scoring
8 [Replacement] c deleted 8.8 The kicker: a. Takes the kick in the field of play on a lin ... m that scores points first is immediately declared the winner, without any further play.
8 Scoring
p; 8.8 [Replacement] 8.8 The kicker: a. Takes the kick in the field of play on a lin ... s points first is immediately declared the winner, without any further play.
Clarification 2-2005
d in the event of a person who is not a player touching the ball, intentionally or not, in the field of play or hinders the ball carrier or any other player who is in the position to intervene in the pla ... l carrier or a player in a position to play the ball. 2. A person from the technical staff (coach, physi ... r or a player in a position to play the ball. 3. An exterior element (spectator) unintentionall
Clarification 2-2009
t – to draw a parallel with a similar incident in the field of play, but await IRB ruling. In ( ... d it on the basis that a player touching a touch line is out of play and it should be the same in in-goa
Clarification 2-2012
m or lineout has not been completed, the referee allows play to continue until the next tim ... k or penalty kick is then awarded, the referee allows play to continue. Law 8.3(f) After the ball ha ... t or allow the player from Team A to return to the field? 2. Same scenario but a substitution has been aske ... t stoppage in play as decided by the referee.
Clarification 7-2015
g the ball from a player’s possession in the field of play who is reaching out to score, albei ... n be considered foul play - this is difficult to see and to decide. If the ball is dropped, referee
Clarification 2-2016
e. The player will be deemed to be injured and will not be permitted to return to the field of pla ... 4. Does the injured player have to go off at the time of the foul play or can the player try to play on first? Can a No. 22 who has tactically replaced No. 10, and then gets injured by foul pla ... l play for the purpose of this Law? What happens if the referee plays advantage from the foul play; ca
19 Scrum
d for these positions. If a team cannot field such suitably trained players for whatever reason, then the refere ... n there is no infringement, the referee will stop play and reset the scrum if: a. The scrum-half throw
Clarification 9-2004
d Law 10-Foul Play and Law 22-In Goal. Rewrite and amendment of 10.2(a), and consequential additio ... y infringe any Law of the Game, or play unfairly. The player who intentionally offends must be eithe ... y being scored through foul play must either be cautioned and temporarily suspended or sent of ... e in mid-field, would not merit a temporary suspension but would merit a temporary suspension clos
Clarification 2-2008
g or replacing ANY player who leaves the field (through injury) or from making substitutions durin ... y with Law 3.5 causes the stoppage in play? c) Can the match commence with non-contested scrums or should the teams be required to play contested scrums? 2. Where non-contested scrums are playe ... s to play in the front row (either at the start of a match or during a match). ARU is also strongl