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6 Match officials
s to leave the playing area. However, a player may access water from their technical area, or fro ... d be dangerous to let play continue or when it is suspected that a player is seriously injured. The bal ... h in-goal. b. The ball is grounded in in-goal. c. A conversion has been attempted. d. A try, penalt ... s the referee or non-player 6.10 If the ball or the ball-carrier touches the referee or other non-playe
XRugby
y line after the replaced player has left the field of play.TackleThe tackler must grasp the bal ... s with, or prior to, shoulder contact. A player must not tackle, or attempt to tackle, an opponent abov ... s through the hindmost body part of the player(s) on the ground. A player from either team not involved in the tackle may play the ball only by entering from behind the hindmost body part of the playe
8 Scoring
y is scored when an attacking player: a. Is first to ground the ball in the opponents’ in-goal. ... g the ground into the opponents’ in-goal, and the player is first to ground the ball. d. Is tackled near to the opponents’ try line and the player immediately reaches out and grounds the ball. e. Who is in touch or touch-in-goal, grounds the ball in the opponents’ in-goal provided the playe
Head Contact Process - March 2021
d|guidelines/21 Leading elbow / forearm|guidelines/22 Context Player welfare drives World Rugby’s decisio ... p them identify whether a player is at fault, the degree of danger involved and whether an ... r Player had no time to readjust Passive action Involuntary collision No leading arm when clos ... e change in dynamics due to another player in the contact An effort to wrap / bind and having no tim
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
l is kicked into the opponents’ in-goal without touching any player and an opponent grounds the bal ... d by a defending player or it goes dead through in-goal, the non-kicking team is awarded a five-metr ... n an unsuccessful penalty goal or dropped goal attempt is grounded or made dead in in-goal by the defendin ... d with a try line drop-out when: a. The ball is played or taken into in-goal by an attacking playe
Global Law Trials - 1 January 2025
1 January 2025. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby's digital laws content. &nbs ... m Ruck: New 15.18 15.18: A player who is, or was part of the ruck may not play an opponent who is nea ... t 15.18-19 renumbered) Maul: New 16.18 16.18: A player who is, or was part of the maul ma ... l must: a. be thrown in straight along the mark of touch towards a lineout player;&nbs
19 Scrum
l players must be in position and ready to push forward. Sanction: Free-kick. c. Each front-row player mus ... y once the ball touches the ground in the tunnel. Sanction: Free-kick. 19.21 A front-row playe ... 3 A front-row player must not intentionally kick the ball out of the tunnel from the direction it was thrown. Sanction: Free-kick. 19.24 Any player within the scrum may play the ball but onl
Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024
l is played when it is intentionally touched by a player. Fans, spectators, player ... s from player organisations, the introduction of the brake foot was announced as a Global Law Tria ... b. These medics can only carry and provide water to a player that they are treating While initia ... y is stopped for a lengthy injury treatment, especially where an injured ;player is being remove
20 Penalty and free-kick
t be taken without delay. Sanction: Scrum. 20.6 Any player from the non-offending team may tak
9 Foul play
Sevens29 [Replacement] 9.29 When a player is being cautioned and suspended for 10 minutes, the referee will show that player a yellow card. If that player later commits another yellow-card offence, the player must be sent off. Replaced by: 9.29 When a player is being cautioned and suspended for two minutes, the referee will show that player a yellow card. If that player later commits anothe
9 Foul play
10s29 [Replacement] 9.29 When a player is being cautioned and suspended for 10 minutes, the referee will show that player a yellow card. If that player later commits another yellow-card offence, the player must be sent off. Replaced by: 9.29 When a player is being cautioned and suspended for two minutes, the referee will show that player a yellow card. If that player later commits anothe
Yellow card
The card is raised in the air to a player to indicate that the player has been cautioned and sent to the sin-bin.
Red card
The card is shown to a player to indicate that the player has been permanently excluded from the match
Physiotherapist needed
One arm raised indicates physiotherapist is needed for injured player.
Clarification 4-2005
r of Players Scenario 1 A front row player (No. 3) is temporary suspended. At the next scrum player No. 6 leaves the field to allow a replacement front row player (No.17) to take the field. During the time of the temporary suspension, player No.7 leaves the field (blood, or injury). Can player No. 6 replace player No.7 at this time or must he remain off the field until the temporary suspension perio
Clarification 6-2005
B indicates that player 6 may return to the field at the end of the temporary suspension of player 3, but does not clearly indicate when player 3 can return to the field. Can it be clarified when this playe ... n the temporary suspension for player 17 ends? Scenario 2 appears below. Scenario 2 A front row player (No. 3) is temporary suspended. At the next scrum player No. 6 leaves the field to allow a replacement fron
Clarification 13-2003
e, "any opponents of the tackled player who go to ground are known as tacklers." Can a tackler sta ... n a player tackles an opponent and they both go to ground, the tackler must immediately release the tackled player." Can a tackler who is on his feet hold on to the tackled player or must he release the tackled player? Ruling of the designated members of the Rugby Committee By definition, any opponent
Clarification 5-2014
1. Early notification of player not returning following HIAUnder the TMO protocols the temporary replacement for a player undergoing an HIA cannot kick for goal. If the player undergoing assessment doe ... t is then permitted to kick for goal. If the fourth official is notified within ten minutes that the player ha ... s has elapsed?2. Temporary replacement sent offOur understanding is that if the replacement playe
Clarification 1-2011
b) which states:“If uncontested scrums have been ordered and there is an injury to a front row player which requires that player to be replaced and there is a front row player available to replace that player then the front row player replacement must be used rather than players other than front ro ... e (a back row player) was brought on as a replacement for Dan Cole (a prop). The other England prop ha
Doctor/Immediate care team needed
Both arms raised above head indicates a doctor and/or a stretcher is needed for injured player.
Bleeding wound
Arms crossed above head indicates player has bleeding injury and may be temporarily replaced.
Clarification 1-2012
r, a player places his hand on it and grounds it. However, before this player grounds the ball, his fee ... s of the Rugby Committee Law 19 or Law 22.4 (g) applies;• If player is carrying the ball, enters the opposition in-goal area and the player’s feet touch the touch-in-goal line or beyond then the player is in touch-in-goal and a try is not awarded. Law 19 Touch and Lineout – Definitions• If a playe
21 In-goal
k at goal was taken. 16 [Replacement] 21.16 When a player carrying the ball is held up in-goal, so that the player cannot ground the ball or play the ball, the ball is dead. Play restarts with a goa ... 1 row 5) Replaced by: 21.16 When a player carrying the ball is held up in the in-goal so that the player cannot ground or play the ball, the ball is dead. Play restarts with a five-metre scrum, in lin
Clarification 1-2019
n used; A player is then suspected of concussion by the Team Doctor and is removed from play; Therefore, can a replacement be made? - Noted that a player that has come off for an injury cannot g ... y: Tactically replaced players may return to play only when replacing: An injured front-row player. A player with a blood injury. A player undertaking an HIA. A player who has just bee
Clarification 8-2004
t The JRFU has requested a ruling with regard Law 15-Tackle. Team B ball carrier (“B-player”) is "held" (not tackled) by two Team A players (“A1-”, “A2-player”) and A1-player held on to the legs of B-player while A2-player held on to the ball and the arm(s) of B-player. By momentum, B-player and A2-player (held on the ball and B-player's arms) changed/rotated the position with each othe
Clarification 1-2008
t Under IRB Ruling 14: 2003, the Designated Members ruled the following: Ruling If a player with on ... y outside the 22-metre line, and kicks it directly into touch, then the player has taken the bal ... l was kicked. If a player with one or both feet inside (presumably on or behind) the 22-metre line, picks u ... h, then the player has not taken the ball back inside the 22-metre line, and therefore the line-out is forme
Clarification 3-2004
s of Team A holding on to the ball carrier also goes to the ground whilst the other player of Tea ... s with the ball carrier being the tackled player and the player of Team A on the ground being the tackler. In this situation, (1) Should the Team A's player still on his feet retire to the position behind the ball to approach from directly behind the tackled player or the tackler closest to his goa
Clarification 7-2009
s in the Law Book and in particular:Law 16.2 (b)A player joining a ruck must bind onto the ruck with at leas ... e into a ruck or maul without binding onto a player in the ruck or maul.This leads to the following questions:1. Does a player joining a ruck have to bind on a team-mate?2. Can a player joining a ruck bind on to an opposition player?3. Does the contact with the arm have to precede contact with any othe
3 Team
Under-19Addition: If a team nominates 22 players, it must have at least six players who can play in the front row so that there is replacement cover for the loose-head prop, hooker and tight-head prop. Addition: 3.35 A player who has been tactically replaced may replace any injured player.
Clarification 7-2003
c) & 19.1 (d): A player inside the field hits the ball that has been kicked by an opponen ... d to the other team? Ruling of the designated members of the Rugby Committee Law 10.2 (c) relates to a playe ... s with the arms or hands. Law 19.1 (d) applies in this case, where a player kicks the ball and it touches or is touched by an opposition player and then goes into touch. There is no penalty.
Clarification 1-2010
t accurately these Rulings:• The Rulings clearly deal with an opponent of a tackled player, who remains on his feet, and is on the tackled player’s side of the tackle. This player must release and re-enter from his own side.• This is the only requirement within these Rulings in relation to a player on his feet who is an opponent of the tackled player.• The Rulings also state that players can play the bal
Clarification 3-2018
y match we would like clarity on the following situation: If a player is removed from play for an HI ... A player, then fails the HIA can the temporary replacement then become permanent?Clarificatio ... 5) for use of the HIA process, a player who requires an HIA: Leaves the field of play; and Is temporarily replaced (even if all the replacements have been used). If the player is not available to retur
Clarification 2-2016
s the injured player have to go off at the time of the foul play or can the player try to play on first? Ca ... y for the purpose of this Law? What happens if the referee plays advantage from the foul play; can the playe ... d player have to go off permanently; or, if deemed fit, can he return later in the game? Clarificatio ... y for the purposes of this Law Yes, player must be replaced at next stoppage. The player will be deeme
Clarification 2-2018
k commences when at least one player is on their feet andover the ball which is on the ground (tackled player, tackler). At this point the offside line is created. A player on their feet may use their hands to pick up the ball as long as this is immediate. As soon as an opposition player arrive ... w creating offside lines when the first arriving player gets over the ball was intended solely to addres
Clarification 4-2009
s are on their feet. At least one player must be in physical contact with an opponent. The ball is on the ground.Law 16.4 (b) states:(b) Players must not handle the ball in a ruck.When a player ha ... d by an opposition player on his feet so that the situation outlined in 16 1 (b) occurs, can the player wh ... t when they play the ball. .......Law 15.6 (b) reads: After a tackle any player on their feet ma
Head Contact Process - Dangerous cleanout
1 Penalty - direct head contact with no leading shoulder and the arriving player was attempting to wrap 2 Red card - direct head contact with a high degree of danger, high speed and a swinging arm 3 Red card - direct head contact with a high degree of danger and the arriving player ha ... n as there was no time to adjust when contact point shifted by actions of another player
Clarification 1-2002
n which requested clarification relating to Law 3 10(a);10 TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT (a) When a player leaves the field to have bleeding controlled and/or have an open wound covered, that player may be temporarily replaced. If the player who has been temporarily replaced does not return to the field-of-pla ... d player must not return to the field of play. Ruling of the designated members of the Rugby Committe
Clarification 2-2002
w was deleted, that when a player peels off the Lineout, that player must keep moving. Was it the objective of the IRB to remove the intention for a peeling player to keep moving until the Lineout ha ... d: "A player who peels off, must stay within the area from that player's line-of-touch to 10 metre
Clarification 1-2004
t 1. The WRU has requested a ruling with regard Law 14 -Ball on the Ground-No Tackle. May a playe ... 2. The WRU has requested a ruling with regard Law 3 -Number of Players-The Team. A front row playe ... g with regard Law 3 -Number of Players-The Team. A front row player has a blood injury and is temporarily replaced by a player who is subsequently sent off for foul play. He is replaced by a suitabl
Clarification 5-2009
5. The match officials refuse to allow the player to rejoin the match, which conclude ... e of Law 3.12 was to allow a player who has been substituted to return to the front row (in the event of an injury requiring a replacement front row player) to enable the game to continu ... d all its permitted replacements and substitutes and therefore the injured front row player shoul