World Rugby Passport

Definitions

e and before the next phase, or the period between phases of play, excluding when the ball is dead. ... d (or scored in a more advantageous position) if not for an act of foul play by an opponent. Phase of pla ... k or free kick is not a restart kick. Ruck A phase of play where one or more players from eac ... h, touch in-goal and the success or otherwise of kicks at goal. They can also report of foul pla

2026-06 Community Tackle Height law wordings approved

t by defenders. In effect this means when play moves 1-2m or more from the phase of play. Tackle - Law 14 Principle A tackle can take place anywhere in the field of play the playing are ... 1 July 2026. These are the wordings which will be included: Foul Play – Law 9 9.1 ... r is in open field play. Note: The phrase "open field play" reflects the trials where low speed, pick and g

20 Penalty and free-kick

m the touchline on the mark of touch. Offside at a phase of play. At the offending team’s offside lin ... Principle Penalties and free-kicks are awarded to restart play after infringements. Location of a penalty or free-kick 20.1 The mark for a penalty or free-kick must be in the field of pla ... t Location of penalty or free-kick While the ball is in play excluding a late charge afte

Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024

g up play away from a tackle/ruck, there are a number of existing laws which we remind al ... e with the definition, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phase, match officials must be able to see both hookers’ brak ... r carriers could enter the field of play to two moments in each half. After initial feedback, this was amended in January 2023, with water carriers being able to enter the field of play following trie

Clarification 1-2024

m engagement process. In line with the definition in the Laws, during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phas

Clarification 4-2002

d or sent off. These actions can take place after another phase of play. Law 8.3 (d) states that "Advantag ... w the whistle when it would be dangerous to let play continue". This includes when a scrum collapses or whe ... o infringes any part of the Foul Play Law (including Law 10. 4. (i) Dangerous Play in a Scrum, Ruc ... m. The opportunity to play advantage by allowing the non-offending team to take a quick tap penalty/fre