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14 Tackle
GAME-ONAddition: If match organisers utilise the game-on global waist height tackle variation, it is recommended that they also ensure that ball-carriers do not drop their body height and that double-tackles are sanctioned
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
3 Team
s, the match organiser decides how many replacements may be nominated, up to a maximum of eight. Replaced by: 3.5 Match organisers may vary the number of replacements a team may nominate and/or use. ... n of the referee. Replaced by: 3.6 A team may replace any number of players during a match at any time. Player
3 Team
5 For other matches, the match organiser decides how many replacements may be nominated, up to a maximum of eight. Replaced by: 3.5 The match organiser decides how many replacements may be nominated, u
8 Scoring
d by the match organiser, takes the kick in front of the posts
9 Foul play
n if the tackle starts below the waist line. Waist can be replaced with “nipple line” so effectively matc
Clarification 2-2023
t then asking match officials to differentiate between a stabilising action and a propelling actio ... g a height advantage. Safety: Any attempt by the defender to match the ball carrier’s height will likel ... r, recognising that they are making these decisions in live match speed without the benefit of slow motio
Clarification 4-2018
n of this clarification will require Match Officials and medical teams to be in close communication. Usuall ... s of the Rugby CommitteeThe ruling of the designated members is that as soon as a Team or Match Day D
Clarification 1-2019
n injured as a result of foul play (as verified by the match officials). The nominated player describe ... y competitions. The match is using Recognise and Remove protocols; All replacements (8) have bee
Clarification 1-2020
s, match officials and spectators.
Clarification 3-2022
d remain the priority deciding factor for match officials in these very rare situations. In such instances as this rare example, which involves great player skill and dexterity, match officials have to mak
Clarification 3-2018
Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby CommitteeClarification3-2018Union / HP Ref ManagerAlain RollandLaw Reference3Date2018-04-17RequestFollowing an incident in a Super Rugby match we would like clarity on the following situation: If a player is removed from play for an HIA and that team have exhausted all of its substitutions, is a temporary replacement allowed? If the HI
Clarification 1-2024
n in the Laws, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phase of the engagement sequence, match officials must be abl
Clarification 2-2024
e, and then for match officials to determine the legality of any block attempt. We would encourage kickers to limi
Clarification 1-2022
e of a Television Match Official with slow motion replays. Either with, or without a TMO, wher
Clarification 1-2018
t this will be a rare occurrence it could effectively end the match as a contest; we would not like to see a Worl