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Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024
t be played away from the ruck within five seconds. Sanction: Scrum Definitions: Played: The bal ... s not leave the ruck after five seconds, a scrum should be awarded to the opposing team. Worl ... s courtesy of Six Nations Rugby Scrum – Brake foot In February 2022, following representation ... l. This set out to manage axial loading (pressure on heads and necks) during the scrum engagement sequenc
Five key areas of refereeing June 2012
e to retire until outside the 10metres or put onside. 4. Scrum Four calls and four action
Clarification 3-2009
w 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 who originall ... 1. The referee awards a scrum for Team A. 2. After blowing the whistle for this scrum and setting it u
Clarification 1-2007
s in the Union’s Player Pathway where the Laws provide for a scrum, or modified 3 person scrum to be played. By example, if a 3 person scrum is played in Under 8’s, or a full scrum is played in Under 19’
Touch Rugby
c) The players may only move forward after the scrum half has played the ball. Sanction: Penalty kick (d) If the scrum half does not take the correct position at a ruck ball within three second ... p the ball after a ruck ball is known as the scrum half. If an opponent tackles the scrum hal ... t the scrum half to retain possession when tackled. 15.15 The scrum half who takes a ruck ball at the tackl
3 Team
w when the scrum is contested and only in their designated position(s). 3.11 A replacement front-ro ... g area, whether through injury, or by a yellow or red card, the referee enquires at the next scru ... m will not be able to contest the scrum, then the referee orders uncontested scrums. If the player return
Clarification 6-2009
1. The U19 Law Variation refers to a team having fewer than eight players in its scrum whe ... s in the scrum formation if “…a team is incomplete…” because it is without one, two or three player ... y in a match, must both teams play with seven players in the scrum, even though both teams still have eight players suitably trained and capable of playing in the scrum?3. If a team cannot field a complet
14 Tackle
e orders a scrum. The throw is taken by the team moving forward prior to the stoppage or, if no tea
Clarification 7-2005
t The ARU has requested a ruling with regard Law 20.12-Off side at the scrum One of the change ... d 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 may legall ... t, the scrum half is also a defending player and therefore can legally ground the ball. The off-side lin
Beach Touch Rugby
o ‘places the ball’ after a tackle is designated scrum half. If an opponent tackles the scrum half in possession of the ball, the opposition team to the scrum half is awarded a free pass. 15.12 The scru ... r is deemed to have picked up the ball in touch (or touch-in-goal). Law 20: Scrum There are no scrums in Beac
Tag Rugby
e the scrum half position after a tackle. 7.4 If an attacking player propels the ball in a backwar ... y. The ball must be rolled along the ground. It cannot be flicked or passed directly up to the scru ... d by the scrum Half. Sanction: Penalty Kick from the place where the Offside Player(s) should have been standing in the defensive line (d) A marker must not run around and retrieve the ball from the scru
6 Match officials
l becomes unplayable. g. When a penalty, free-kick or scrum is awarded. h. When it would be dangerou ... m gains an advantage, play continues. If either team gains an advantage in the field of play, a scru
21 In-goal
l line drop-out or a 5m scrum, depending on how the ball entered in-goal. (law 12.12a, and law 19. ... o that the player cannot ground or play the ball, the ball is dead. Play restarts with a five-metre scrum, in lin
Clarification 3-2008
r to the scrum engagement. The Number 8 stands and pulls back on the locks shorts and then pushes the lock ... e instability.Law 20.3 (f) states - Binding by all other players. All other players in a scrum, other than fron ... N THE SCRUM BEGINS whilst20.7 (a) states:Play in the scrum begins when the ball leaves the hands of the scrum half.The word play within the body of the Law indicates the start of the contest for the bal
Beach Tag Rugby
l). Law 20: Scrum There are no scrums in Beach Tag Rugby. Law 21: Free Passes 21.1 Free passes are awarde
Beach Fives Rugby
r is deemed to have picked up the ball in touch (or touch-in-goal). Law 20: Scrum There are no scrum
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
n or a scrum. Replaced by: 12.4 After a team has scored, the same team restarts with a drop kic ... l is kicked: a. Team-mates of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum. b. Oppositio ... n or a scrum. Replaced by: 12.6 The ball must reach the 10-metre line. Sanction: Free-kick. ... g: a. The kick being retaken. b. Scrum. c. Lineout. d. Quick-throw. Replaced by: 12.8 The bal
Clarification 1-2009
m the touch or scrum as a means of restarting the match? Ruling of the designated members of the Rugb ... 8 is The ball is out of play.2. The referee will award a scrum at the place of infringement in accordanc
Clarification 6-2014
g team choose to have a lineout where the ball went into touch, the option of a scrum or a kic ... o have a scrum at the centre of the 22m line. They throw in the ball.”Advantage only applie
8 Scoring
s over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. Replace ... d their intention to do so. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. 24 [Replacement] 8.2 ... y be assisted by a placer. Nothing else may be used to assist the kicker. Sanction: Scrum. Replaced by: 8.24 The kick must be a drop-kick. Sanction: Scrum. Addition: 8.30 In extra-time, the tea
8 Scoring
r and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. Replaced by: 8.2 ... d their intention to do so. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. 24 [Replacement] 8.2 ... y be assisted by a placer. Nothing else may be used to assist the kicker. Sanction: Scrum. Replaced by: 8.24 The kick must be a drop-kick. Sanction: Scrum. Addition: 8.30 In extra-time, the tea
Clarification 2-2009 (1)
2. Is the player in touch-in-goal? 3. Is an attacking scrum 5m from the goal line awarded. Argument ... l is in goal and has no evidence to award either a try or a 22 and therefore should award a scru ... l, the place for the scrum is 5 metres from the goal line. The simultaneous grounding of the ball in in-goa ... d be awarded the throw in accordance with Law 20.4 (d) which states: 20.4 (d) Scrum after any othe
Clarification 2-2012
n until ball is dead.Law 5.7(e) If time expires and the ball is not dead or an awarded scrum or lineou ... s dead. The ball becomes dead when the referee would have awarded a scrum, lineout, an option to the non-offending team, drop out or after a conversion or successful penalty kick at goal. If a scrum has to be reset, the scrum has not been completed. If time expires and a mark, free kick or penalt
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
n or a scrum. Replaced by: 12.4 After a team has scored, the same team restarts with a drop kic ... s of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum. b. Opposition players must be on or behind the 1 ... n: The non-kicking team has the option of the kick being retaken or a scrum. Replaced by: 12. ... b. Scrum. c. Lineout. d. Quick-throw. Replaced by: 12.8 The ball must not go directly into touc
Clarification 1-2016
t, but as time was up he did not give Wales the scrum and blew for full time. Below is a La ... g the referee is still the sole judge of fact and Law and the game ends with the referee’s whistle.The scru ... e with Law 6.A.8 (g). The original scrum has not been completed and has had to be reforme ... s’ view, and my view, that the lineout is therefore incomplete so the match cannot end until the scru
Clarification 1-2018
n Guideline that, in summary, stated that, in 23-member squads, when a team is unable to contest the scru ... d by two players – one for the suspension and one for the failure to contest the scrum. The effec ... d scrums, to have eight players in the scrum resulting in seven v five in the backs. Whils ... e results in a team being unable to contest the scrum, cannot be replaced. We can see no provisio
Clarification 8-2002
g of the designated members of the Rugby Committee Locks in the scrum must have their heads between the hip
Clarification 2-2011
d, including being on one or both knees or sitting, the referee orders a scrum unless the bal ... l carrier have to release the ball to the opponent on his feet? Law 17.6 (g) indicates a scrum unles ... y), through no fault of the ball carrier, then the referee awards a scrum as per 17.6(g).ii. Whe ... e and awarded a scrum or a penalty sanction dependent on the actions of players before.
Clarification 1-2015
s and the ball is not dead, or an awarded scrum or lineout has not been completed, the referee allows pla ... e would have awarded a scrum, lineout, an option to the non-infringing team, drop out or after a conversion or successful penalty kick at goal. If a scrum has to be reset, the scrum has not bee
Clarification 4-2015
e is over.Law 5.7(e) reinforces this:If time expires and the ball is not dead, or an awarded scru ... l becomes dead. The ball becomes dead when the referee would have awarded a scrum, lineout, an optio ... l. If a scrum has to be reset, the scrum has not been completed. If time expires and a mark, free kic
Clarification 8-2015
s on the pitch (at least three players in the scrum at all times and a minimum of two backs).
Clarification 3-2024
e, the “Crouch” instruction in the scrum engagement process has always been translated as “Cuclilla ... g position we all know to be setting a scrum. Could we instead use the word “Flexió ... p; The ;scrum engagement sequence, in Spanish, can become: “Flexión - Tomarse - Ya”. World Rugb
Clarification 11-2003
1) Team A wins a 5m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 binds on immediatel ... g a maul? (2) Team A wins a 5m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 bind ... l? (3) Team A wins a 5m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 binds on immediatel
Clarification 4-2005
r of Players Scenario 1 A front row player (No. 3) is temporary suspended. At the next scrum playe ... t scrum player No. 6 leaves the field to allow a replacement front row player (No.17) to take the fiel ... 3). At the next scrum player No.7 leaves the field to allow a replacement front row player (No.18) to tak
Clarification 1-2022
1) *See below Passed into in-goal by a defender and ball becomes loose = scrum on the 5m lin ... e there is doubt about who grounded the ball first, Law 21.17 declares a restart of a 5m scrum, attacking tea ... n in-goal and is then made dead - which includes being held up - the outcome is that a scrum is given, 5 ... n of encouraging the attacking side to score a try rather than rely on a scrum 5 restart if they fail to do s
Clarification 9-2014
d again. If the one minute is exceeded, the kick is disallowed, a scrum is ordered at the plac ... o to a scrum or lineout taken instead of a free kick."22.7 Restarting after a touch down:"a) Whe ... t, or To have a scrum at the place where the ball was kicked and they throw in."ScenarioTeam A is awarded a free kick. They opt for a scrum and win the ball. The ball is quickly passed to their fly half wh
Clarification 1-2024
s engage, completing the formation of the scrum and creating a tunnel into which the ball will be throw ... s and necks) is removed or reduced during the scrum engagement process. In line with the definitio ... w of the processes with coaches, players and scrum coaches as part of our upcoming Shape of the Game meetings. Worl
Clarification 6-2002
o not state, per se, that play should not continue when a collapsed scrum is still engaged. Howeve ... e immediately for a collapsed scrum and give their decision. If the referee has awarded a kick as a resul
Clarification 1-2004
r is sent from the field of play. At the next scrum a suitably trained front row replacement take ... d of play at the time the next scrum is awarded after the sending off.
Clarification 2-2005
y will be brought back for a scrum with the team in possession at the time of the event to hav ... y will be brought back for a scrum with the team in possession at the time of the event to have the throw-in.