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y The area between the goal lines and the touch lines. Those lines are not part of the field of play. Flying wedge An illegal type of attack, which usually happens near the goal line, either from a penalty or free-kick or in open play. Team-mates are latched on each side of the ball-carrier in a wedg
Law changes summary - July 2022
Following the World Rugby Council meeting in May 2022, a number of law changes have been approved. These all come into force for the whole game on 1 July 2022. The five current Global Law Trials – Goal Line Drop-out, 50:22, jackler protection, banning pre-bound pods in open play (flying wedg ... n from previous clarifications. The wordings will change on the digital laws content from 1 July 202
Side entry - July 2022
h but outlawing the flying wedge of 2+ players pre-latched which have now been moved into full la
9 Foul play
n: Penalty. 9.22 Teams must not use the ‘flying wedge’. Sanction: Penalty. 9.23 A player mus
Clarification 7-2006
2 Obstruction and Law 10.4(n) Flying Wedge Team A win their lineout and as the jumper return ... s this deemed to be a “flying wedge” if the ball remains with the initial ball carrier who is at the fron ... r?Is this deemed to be a “flying wedge” if the ball is transferred to a player in the middle of the grou ... d to be a “flying wedge” if the ball is transferred to a player on the edge or at the bac