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Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024
d away from the ruck within five seconds. Sanction: Scrum Definitions: Played: The bal ... e the ruck after five seconds, a scrum should be awarded to the opposing team. World Rugby and it ... t. Video clips courtesy of Six Nations Rugby Scrum – Brake foot In February 202 ... g the scrum engagement sequence. To do this, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phases of the engagement sequenc
Five key areas of refereeing June 2012
e. 4. Scrum Four calls and four actions: crouch means crouch, touch means touch, etc. Bindin
Touch Rugby
d. (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 ... r a ruck ball is known as the scrum half. If an opponent tackles the scrum half in possession of the ball, the opposition team is awarded a ruck ball. Match organisers may permit the scrum hal
3 Team
s) in the front row they can play. Only these players may play in the front row when the scrum is conteste ... h injury, or by a yellow or red card, the referee enquires at the next scrum whether the team ca ... t the scrum, then the referee orders uncontested scrums. If the player returns or another front-ro
Beach Touch Rugby
r 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 scrum half who takes a place ... h (or touch-in-goal). Law 20: Scrum There are no scrums in Beach Touch Rugby. Law 21: Free Passe
Tag Rugby
n directly behind the ball player and assume the scrum half position after a tackle. 7.4 If an attackin ... d. It cannot be flicked or passed directly up to the scrum half. Sanction: Penalty Kick at the plac ... d when the ball is touched or played by the scrum Half. Sanction: Penalty Kick from the place wher ... d and retrieve the ball from the scrum half position. Sanction: Penalty kick 15.5 If an attacking tea
6 Match officials
k the availability and status of front row players to conform to Law 3.10 and the scrum engagemen ... k. f. When the ball becomes unplayable. g. When a penalty, free-kick or scrum is awarded. ... s an advantage, play continues. If either team gains an advantage in the field of play, a scrum is awarde ... r in the Technical zone and from behind their own dead ball line. If water is left in-goa
14 Tackle
w, the referee orders a scrum. The throw is taken by the team last moving forward prior to the stoppage.
Beach Tag Rugby
l). Law 20: Scrum There are no scrums in Beach Tag Rugby. Law 21: Free Passes 21.1 Free passe
Beach Fives Rugby
d to have picked up the ball in touch (or touch-in-goal). Law 20: Scrum There are no scrums in Beach Five
Clarification 7-2014
s clarification on the interpretation of Laws 20.9 (b) and (c). Scenario Team A are awarded a scrum. After winning the ball in the ensuing scrum, the hindmost player in that scrum grasps the ball with his feet or ankles and, whilst still bound to the scrum, bunny hops forwards with the ball still caught between his feet/ankles. Is this action legal? Law 20.9 Scrum - General Restrictions "b) Al
Clarification 1-2007
l stages 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 playe
Clarification 6-2009
t players in its scrum when “…the team cannot field a complete team, or a player sent off for Foul Pla ... s using reduced numbers of players in the scrum formation if “…a team is incomplete…” becaus ... s. If a No. 15 is sent off early 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?
Clarification 7-2005
9 Request The ARU has requested a ruling with regard Law 20.12-Off side at the scrum One of the change ... 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 ... e statement, the scrum half is also a defending player and therefore can legally ground the ball. The of
Clarification 3-2009
e keeping” . Law 5.7 (e) stipulates that “if time expires and the ball is not dead or a scrum or lineou ... t that “if a scrum collapses or lifts up in the air without penalty a further scrum will be ordered and the team wh ... d below: 1. The referee awards a scrum for Team A. 2. After blowing the whistle for this scru ... e allows for this scrum to be played. 4. The ball is put in then the scrum collapses without an
Clarification 4-2002
d to the following point of Law: 'These can be taken following a scrum collapse providing the kic ... n of this interpretation is that even though the scrum has collapsed and both front rows may stil ... w the whistle when it would be dangerous to let play continue". This includes when a scrum collapses or when a front row player is lifted into the air or is forced upwards out of a scrum, or whe
Clarification 3-2008
r to the scrum engagement. The Number 8 stands and pulls back on the locks shorts and then pushe ... e instability. Law 20.3 (f) states - Binding by all other players. All other players in a scrum, othe ... s WHEN THE SCRUM BEGINS whilst 20.7 (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 contes
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
g retaken or a scrum. Replaced by: 12.4 After a team has scored, the same team restart ... l. Sanction: Scrum. b. Opposition players must be on or behind the 10-metre line. Sanction: The kic ... m has the option of the kick being retaken or a scrum. Replaced by: 12.6 The ball must reac ... y into touch, the non-kicking team chooses one of the following: a. The kick being retaken. b. Scru
21 In-goal
y restarts with a goal line drop-out or a 5m scrum, depending on how the ball entered in-goal. (la ... s with a five-metre scrum, in line with the place where the player was held up. The attacking team throws in.
8 Scoring
n. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. Replaced by: 8.21 The kick must be take ... n: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. 8.24 [Replacement] 8.24 The kicker place ... d 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
n. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. Replaced by: 8.21 The kick must be taken withi ... k is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. 8.24 [Replacement] 8.24 The kicker places the bal ... r. 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 team that score
Clarification 2-2012
r return until ball is dead. Law 5.7(e) If time expires and the ball is not dead or an awarded scru ... e that the ball becomes dead. The ball becomes dead when the referee would have awarded a scrum, lineou ... l. If a scrum has to be reset, the scrum has not been completed. If time expires and a mark, free kic
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
k being retaken or a scrum. Replaced by: 12.4 After a team has scored, the same team restart ... d: a. Team-mates of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum. b. Opposition players mus ... g retaken or a scrum. Replaced by: 12.6 The ball must reach the 10-metre line. Sanction: Free-kic ... s one of the following: a. The kick being retaken. b. Scrum. c. Lineout. d. Quick-thro
Clarification 1-2016
t, and the referee called not straight, but as time was up he did not give Wales the scrum and ble ... s with the referee’s whistle. The scrum has been set in playing time and collapses. The referee is obliged to blow the whistle in accordance with Law 6.A.8 (g). The original scrum has not been complete ... e so the match cannot end until the scrum has been awarded, or the non-offending team chooses anothe
Clarification 1-2018
e to contest the scrum due to a player being suspended (either temporarily or permanently) then the team will be reduced by two players – one for the suspension and one for the failure to contest the scru ... n for uncontested scrums, to have eight players in the scrum resulting in seven v five in the backs. Whils ... r, whose departure results in a team being unable to contest the scrum, cannot be replaced. We ca
Clarification 1-2009
w in from the touch or scrum as a means of restarting the match? Ruling of the designated member ... k 2008 is The ball is out of play. 2. The referee will award a scrum at the place of infringemen
Clarification 6-2014
n-offending team choose to have a lineout where the ball went into touch, the option of a scru ... r drop out, or To have a scrum at the centre of the 22m line. They throw in the ball.” Advantage onl
Clarification 2-2011
s to ground, including being on one or both knees or sitting, the referee orders a scrum unless the bal ... s a scrum unless the ball is immediately available but places no obligation on the ball carrier to mak ... e immediately), through no fault of the ball carrier, then the referee awards a scrum as per 17.6( ... e stopped the game and awarded a scrum or a penalty sanction dependent on the actions of player
Clarification 1-2015
e expires and the ball is not dead, or an awarded scrum or lineout has not been completed, the refere ... n the referee 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 ha
Clarification 4-2015
d, or an awarded scrum or lineout has not been completed, the referee allows play to continue until the next time that the ball becomes dead. The ball becomes dead when the referee would have awarded a scru ... y kick at goal. If a scrum has to be reset, the scrum has not been completed. If time expire
Clarification 8-2015
e players on the pitch (at least three players in the scrum at all times and a minimum of two backs).
Clarification 3-2024
h translation of the Laws of the Game, the “Crouch” instruction in the scrum engagement process has alway ... n on your heels’ rather than the bending position we all know to be setting a scrum. Could w ... h speaking Unions and we are happy clarify this. The ;scrum engagement sequence, in Spanish, ca
Clarification 6-2002
e of a scrum: The clarification which we seek is the continuation of play by way of quick tap PK/FK whe ... d scrum is still engaged. However, there appear to be certain clear implications within these Law ... l terms the referee will whistle immediately for a collapsed scrum and give their decisio
Clarification 11-2003
g questions. (1) Team A wins a 5m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 binds on immediatel ... l? (2) Team A wins a 5m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 binds on immediatel ... m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 binds on immediately and they drive toward
Clarification 4-2005
3-Number of Players Scenario 1 A front row player (No. 3) is temporary suspended. At the next scru ... d. At the next scrum player No. 6 leaves the field to allow a replacement front row player (No.17) to tak ... r No.3). At the next scrum player No.7 leaves the field to allow a replacement front row playe
Clarification 1-2022
e = scrum on the 5m line, attacking throw in (Law 19.1 table row 5) Scenario 1 is onl ... s a restart of a 5m scrum, attacking team throws in. Law 19.1, table row 5, says that whe ... p - the outcome is that a scrum is given, 5m from the goal line, in line with where the ball became dea ... y on a scrum 5 restart if they fail to do so. This now predominantly results in a goal line drop-out. W
Clarification 9-2014
s to be placed again. If the one minute is exceeded, the kick is disallowed, a scrum is ordere ... n applies also to a scrum or lineout taken instead of a free kick." 22.7 Restarting after a touch dow ... s: To have a drop-out, or To have a scrum at the place where the ball was kicked and they throw in." Scenario Team A is awarded a free kick. They opt for a scrum and win the ball. The ball is quickl
Clarification 1-2024
t the hooker remove the brake foot and the teams engage, completing the formation of the scru ... s. The brake foot ensures axial loading (pressure on heads and necks) is removed or reduced during the scru ... t is a Global Law Trial, so there will be a review of the processes with coaches, players and scru
Clarification 8-2002
g of the designated members of the Rugby Committee Locks in the scrum must have their heads betwee
Clarification 2-2025
n: Scrum. 12.6 The ball must reach the 10-metre line. Sanction: The non-kicking team has the option of the kick being retaken or a scrum. Law 9: Foul Play: Unfair play 9.7 A player mus