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t) of the playing area. Defending team Generally used to define the team in whose half pla ... y and assist the referee with other in-match decisions. (see also Touch Judge) Attacking team Generally used to define a team moving forward in opposition half. However, a side can still be attackin ... e for the ball. C Captain The player nominated by a team to lead that team, consul
Offside at the ruck - May 2014
When a scrum half attempts to retrieve the ball from a ruck, the ball is not out until that player has picked the ball up from the ground. In the clip the scrum half is taken out by the player before the ball is off the ground and this would be deemed to be offside by the player tackling the scrum half. If, however, the scrum half had picked up the ball and a defending player tackles the scru
21 In-goal
y restarts with a try-line drop out (attack play into in-goal) or a 5m scrum, attacking team throw-in (if defending team play ball into in-goal - 19.1 table row 5). 21.5 When the ball-carrie ... y into touch-in-goal or on or over the dead-ball line, the defending team can choose: a. To have a 22m dro ... n: An unsuccessful kick at goal or attempted dropped goal. In these cases, the defending team restarts with a 2
T1 Rugby
antly, it is the first non-contact form of the game that reflects the characteristics of rugby, inclu
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
n in-goal and is made dead by a defending player or it goes dead through in-goal, the non-kicking tea ... d in in-goal by the defending team, or the ball goes dead through in-goal from one of these attempt ... s dead through in-goal. In this case the defending team can instead choose to have a scru ... n-kicking team has the option of the kick being retaken or a scrum. Kick-off Kick-off
Tag Rugby
l by the player who caught the ball. The defending team must retreat seven metres. Sanction: Penalty kick ( ... g player to progress with only one or no tags until the next tackle is made by the defending tea ... y and the game shall restart with a ruck ball by the player who caught the ball. The defending team mus ... d to the defending team five metres in-field from where the ball carrier crossed the touchline. (c) When the bal
Beach Fives Rugby
r the mark. If the free kick is in a defending teams in-goal area, the opposing team must immediatel ... d probably have been scored but for foul play by the defending team. 22.9 When defending player ... n: Free kick is awarded to the defending team five metres from the goal line 22.11 When a player score ... d to the defending team five metres from the goal line. 22.13 If a player knocks-on or throws-forward in the fiel
Beach Touch Rugby
r the mark. If the free pass is in a defending teams in-goal area, the opposing team must immediately ru ... y by the defending team. 22.6 When defending players are first to ground the ball in their in-goal, it result ... e pass is awarded to the defending team five metres from the goal line. 22.8 If an attacking playe ... s to the defending team 5 metres from the goal line in line with the place of infringement. 22.12 When a playe
Beach Tag Rugby
y is awarded if a try would probably have been scored but for foul play by the defending team. 22.3 Whe ... s to score a try, a free pass is awarded to the defending team five metres from the goal line. 22. ... d with a free pass to the defending team five metres from the goal line in line with the place of infringemen ... d (a) If either team has objections about the ground the captain must tell the referee before the matc
Touch Rugby
l and the tackle count restarts. If the defending player or team-mate gains possession following the touc ... d but for foul play by the defending team. 22.6 When defending players are first to ground the bal ... r players. Defender This is a player from the team not in possession of the ball. Defending tea ... s to the ground (a) If either team has objections about the ground the captain must tell the refere
18 Touch, quick throw and lineout
k of touch is outside the 22, the defending team may take the quick throw inside the 22 but is deeme ... d The defending team took the ball into their 22, no tackle, ruck or maul took place and no opponent touche ... r the defending team did not take the ball into their 22 or a tackle, ruck or maul took place within the 2 ... w is disallowed and a lineout is awarded to the same team if: a. A lineout had already been formed; or
Side entry - July 2022
y by both attacking and defending players. There still remains injuries to the lower limbs du
8 Scoring
y by the opposing team prevents a probable try from being scored, or scored in a more advantageous positio ... t be kicked over the crossbar and between the goal posts without first touching a team-mate or the groun ... e stands. Conversion 8.7 When a try is scored, it gives that team the right to attemp ... l rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. 8.9 The kicker’s tea
6 Match officials
y include the immediate care professionals, the team doctors, the non-playing members of the team ... s agree upon a referee. If they cannot agree, the home team appoints a referee. 6.2 If the refere ... s a replacement. If the referee cannot do so, the home team appoints a replacement. Dutie ... 0 If the ball or the ball-carrier touches the referee or other non-player and neither team gain
19 Scrum
l by the defending team and made dead. In the scrum zone at the point closest to where the bal ... r infringement or stoppage. 19.1 Where the game is restarted with a scrum and which team throw ... m zone at the point closest to the place of infringement. The non-offending team. A knoc ... s in from the mark of touch. The non-offending team. Offside in open play (scrum optio
Clarification 7-2005
d that: "If the hindmost foot of a team is on or behind that team's goal-line, the off-side lin ... d 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 11-2003
g questions. (1) Team A wins a 5m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 binds on immediately and they drive towards the line. A defending player drives in low and wraps his arms aroun ... l? (2) Team A wins a 5m attacking scrum. The #8 detaches with the ball, and #6 binds on immediately and they drive towards the line. A defending player, while remaining on his feet, grasps his jerse
Clarification 8-2014
0 Definitions state: "Drop-out: A drop-out is a drop kick taken by the defending team. The drop-out may be take ... n-a-side game in which there appears to be some confusion or ambiguity. Scenario Team A are awarded a 2 ... t having touched or been touched by a player in the process. A defending player picks up the bal ... g player has put or taken the ball into the in-goal, without infringement, and a defending player has mad
Clarification 2-2006
e If the penalty kick is for goal, then it is a lineout defending team to throw in. Law 21.4(d). If the penalty kick is for touch, therefore no place kick, then it is a lineout attacking team to thro ... n from where the ball went into touch.” Law 19.4 (Exception) has the following precision. “When a tea ... r of the team who took the penalty kick. This applies whether the ball was kicked directly or indirectl
Clarification 9-2006
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee Clarification 9-2006 Union / HP Ref Manager FFR Law Reference 17 Date 2006-11-29 Request The FFR has requested a ruling with regard to Law 17 Maul 1. During a maul the ball carrier and one of his team mates leave the maul. a. Ca ... l. The defending team's players leave the maul, with the exception of only one player who remain
Clarification 4-2008
f Manager RFU Law Reference 17 Date 2008-09-24 Request A maul is formed with Team A pushing their opponents (Team B) back towards their own goal line with the ball being clearly visible at the rear of the maul, all the defending side (Team B) bound to the maul voluntarily exit the maul, has the mau ... n a player carrying the ball is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier’s tea
Clarification 2-2018
y the ball was contested at the breakdown The first arriving player from the defending team can alway ... y the way the ball was contested at the breakdown. That is: the first arriving player from the defending team can always go directlyfor the ball with hands if there is a window to do s ... d. A ruck is formed when at least one player from each team are in contact, on their feet and ove
Clarification 9-2014
e, except by an unsuccessful kick at goal or attempted dropped goal, the defending team has two choice ... e, except by an unsuccessful kick at goal or attempted dropped goal, the defending team has two choice ... t infringement, and a defending player has made the ball dead there or it has gone into touch-in goa ... k. b) The team awarded a free kick cannot score a dropped goal until after the ball next becomes dea
Clarification 9-2004
m: • a collapsed scrum • a collapsed maul • a defending player intentionally offside • a defending playe
Clarification 7-2006
n, players of the defending Team B have not committed to make any contact or tackle of the ball carryin ... d to Law 10.2 Obstruction and Law 10.4(n) Flying Wedge Team A win their lineout and as the jumper returns to the ground his team mates bind onto him and stay and drive him forward. At no point do players from team B contest for the ball or bind on to any members of their own team or members of tea
Clarification 2-2009
p out to the defending team.
Clarification 7-2015
e, a try is scored. (f) In this situation, defending players who are on their feet may legally preven ... y against the offending team.
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
Sevens 12.4 [Replacement] 12.4 After a team has scored, their opponents restart play on or behind the centre of the half-way line. Sanction: The non-kicking team has the option of the kick 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
Clarification 2-2023
t. That, and the other laws under discussion do not differentiate between attacking or defending players. Law 13.1 say