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13 Players on the ground in open play
l; or Sanction: Penalty. b. Play (but not kick) the ball; or Sanction: Penalty. c. Release the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 13.2 Once the ball is played or released, players on the ground must immediately either move away from the ball or get up. Sanction: Penalty. 13.3 A player on the ground in the fiel ... d to play or gain possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalty. b. Not play the ball. Sanction: Penalt
15 Ruck
r than their hips. Sanction: Free-kick. Offside at a ruck 15.4 Each team has an offside line that run ... t and join from behind their offside line. Sanction: Penalty. 15.6 A player may join alongside but not in front of the hindmost player. Sanction: Penalty. 15.7 A player must bind onto a team-mat ... t of the body. Sanction: Penalty. 15.8 Players must join the ruck or retire behind their offside lin
9 Foul play
y charge or push the other except shoulder-to-shoulder. Sanction: Penalty. 9.2 An offside player must not intentionally obstruct an opponent or interfere with play. Sanction: Penalty. 9.3 A player mus ... r. Sanction: Penalty. 9.4 A player must not intentionally prevent an opponent from having the opportunity to play the ball, other than by competing for possession. Sanction: Penalty. 9.5 A ball-carrier mus
14 Tackle
o to ground. Sanction: Penalty. b. Immediately move away from the tackled player and from the ball or get up. Sanction: Penalty. c. Be on their feet before attempting to play the ball. Sanction: Penalty. d. Allow the tackled player to release or play the ball. Sanction: Penalty. e. Allow the tackled player to move away from the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 14.6 Tacklers may play the ball fro
16 Maul
d the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 16.3 Once formed, a maul must move towards a try line. Mau ... n a maul from an onside position or retire behind their offside line immediately. Sanction: Penalt ... e-join the maul. Sanction: Penalty. Joining a maul 16.7 Players joining a maul must: a. Do so from an onside position. Sanction: Penalty. b. Bind on to the hindmost player in the maul. Sanction: Penalt
The maul - January/June 2016
l and the ripper needs to stay in contact with the jumper until they have transferred the ball. Sanction: Penalty kick Good practice: Liable to sanction:
11 Knock forward or throw forward
t with the ball and the ball goes forward. Sanction: Scrum (if the ball goes into touch, the no ... k the ball forward with hand or arm. Sanction: Penalty. 11.4 It is not an intentional knock forwar ... e expectation that the player could gain possession. 11.5 There is no sanction, and play continue ... e in the playing area. Sanction: Scrum. 11.7 A player must not intentionally throw or pass the ball forwar
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
s are used to resume play. 12.1 All kick-offs and restart kicks are drop kicks. Sanction: The no ... t kicks following a score 12.2 Kick-offs are taken on or behind the centre of the half-way line. Sanctio ... s restart play on or behind the centre of the half-way line. Sanction: The non-kicking team ha ... s of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum. b. Opposition players must be on or behind the 10-metr
19 Scrum
y to form the scrum within 30 seconds of the mark being made. Sanction: Free-kick. 19.5 When both team ... e back-row players from each team complete the scrum. Sanction: Penalty. 19.6 When a team is reduce ... m. 19.7 The players in the scrum bind in the following way: a. The props bind to the hooker. Sanctio ... s. Sanction: Penalty. c. The locks bind with the props immediately in front of them and with eac
Definitions
m from playing the ball as they wish is taking part in the game, and is liable to sanction. A loitere ... t in the game without being liable to sanction. On feet Players are on their feet if no other par ... g Legally using one’s feet to try to win or keep possession of the ball in a ruck. S Sanctio
18 Touch, quick throw and lineout
s the ball into touch must release the ball immediately so that a quick throw may be taken. Sanction: Penalt ... n try line; and Sanction: Option of lineout or scrum. b. Parallel to or towards the thrower’s own try line; and Sanction: Option of lineout or scrum. c. So that it reaches the five-metre line before it touches the ground or hits a player; and Sanction: Option of lineout or scrum. d. By a playe
7 Advantage
y to gain an advantage. The referee stops the game and applies the sanction for the infringement fro ... e they have gained an advantage. The referee stops the game and applies the sanction for the firs ... e sanction(s) for the offence(s); or d. The offending team commits a second or subsequent infringemen ... n-offending team to choose the most advantageous sanction. 7.3 Advantage must not be applie
Offside at the ruck - May 2014
m half, that player does so without sanction. Footage courtesy of BBC Sport
10 Offside and onside in open play
y be penalised, if that player: a. Does not make an effort to retreat and interferes with play; or Sanctio ... e the offending team last played the ball. b. Moves towards the ball; or Sanction: The non-offending tea ... d by an opponent but not when the kick is charged down. Sanction: The non-offending team can choose eithe ... e who is carrying the ball. Only if the offending team gains an advantage should play stop. Sanctio
Law Application Guideline - January 2023
s to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. Law 8.21: Penalty Goal: The kick must be taken withi ... l rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded. Law 9.7d A player must not waste time. Sanction: Free Kick Law 18.12 Lineout: Teams form the lineout without delay. Sanction: Free-kick. Law 19.4 Scrum: Teams must be ready to form the scrum within 3
2025-01 - Global Law Trials
1 January 2025. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby's digital laws content. &nbs ... s the ball that was in play unless it is defective. Sanction: Kick disallowed Clauses b, c, ... t within 30 seconds of a mark being made without delay Sanction: Free-kick. Cleaner pla ... r it (within 1m), and who is attempting to play the ball away ;Sanction: Penalty (Curren
Beach Touch Rugby
y is disallowed when scored by a team with more than the permitted number of players. Sanction: Free pas ... e with the laws of the game. The ball must not be kicked in open play. Sanction: Free pass 7.2 Shoul ... r and misconduct which is prejudicial to the game. Sanction: Free pass at the place of infringement 10. ... s. The captain is the only player who can make a comment to the referee. Sanction: Free pas
Charging into the ruck - February 2010
y of the player joining the ruck. Sanction: Penalty kick DANGEROUS PLAY AND MISCONDUCT Dangerou ... p that player. Sanction: Penalty kick A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging include
Beach Fives Rugby
n the permitted number of players. Sanction: Free kick at the place where the game would restart 3.3 Player ... l. Whatever a player does must be in accordance with the Laws of the Game. Sanction: Free kick 7.2 The ball must not be kicked when in open play. Sanction: Free kick 7.3 Should an event occur whic ... e the shoulders and misconduct which is prejudicial to the game. Sanction: Free kick at the plac
8 Scoring
l to the touchlines. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. b. Places the ball directly on the ground or on san ... d to assist the kicker. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. GLOBAL LAW TRIAL c. Takes the kick within 60 second ... d again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. 8.9 The kicker’s team, apart from a team-mate holding the bal ... o soon. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. 8.10 If the ball falls over before the kicker begins the approac
20 Penalty and free-kick
e on the drop-out’s sanction line (non-offending team decides). Any infringement that takes place outsid ... t be taken without delay. Sanction: Scrum. 20.6 Any player from the non-offending team may tak ... y unless the referee decides it is defective. Sanction: Scrum. 20.8 The kicker may punt, drop-kic ... s been kicked. Sanction: Scrum. 20.11 The ball must be kicked a visible distance. If the kicke
Beach Tag Rugby
y. A try is disallowed when scored by a team with more than the permitted number of players. Sanctio ... r may not kick the ball in open play. Sanction: Free pass 7.2 Should an event occur whic ... h is prejudicial to the game. Sanction: Free pass at the place of infringement 10.2 All players must respec ... y player who can make a comment to the referee. Sanction: Free pass at the place of infringemen
Tag Rugby
e of the objection remains unaltered. Sanction: Penalty kick at the place where the game would restar ... s this warning, or has used their free hand to interfere, block or fend off a defender in any way. Sanctio ... s are required if a player is sent off in a festival. Sanction: Penalty kick at the plac ... r that initiates contact should be penalised. Sanction: Penalty kick 10.5 An attacking player mus
Touch Rugby
e at the time of the objection remains unaltered. Sanction: Penalty kick at the place where the gam ... s, dangerous play, handing off a player and misconduct which is prejudicial to the game. Sanction: Penalt ... g at once when the referee blows the whistle except at starts and restarts. Sanction: Penalty kic ... m scores, then this is seen as a fair sanction). (b) A player who has been cautioned and temporaril
Law changes summary - July 2022
r to reduce the frequency of water carriers coming onto the field, and to sanction poor behaviour by no ... n from previous clarifications. The wordings will change on the digital laws content from 1 July 202
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
d the centre of the half-way line. Sanction: The non-kicking team has the option of the kick being retake ... k on or behind the centre of the half-way line. Sanction: Free-kick. 1 [Replacement] 12.1 When the ball is kicked: a. Team-mates of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum. b. Opposition players must be on or behind the 10-metre line. Sanction: The kick is retaken. Replaced by: a. Tea
2024-07 Law changes
y 2024. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby's digital law content. Offsid ... t in the game, and is liable to sanction. A loiterer must not benefit from being put onsid ... p; (Sanction: Penalty) New 9.20e A player must not drop their weight onto an opponent or target the lower limbs. (Sanction: Penalty) New clause in 14.8 (Tackle Law). Other players must: e: Not roll, pul
21 In-goal
d it is done immediately. Sanction: Penalty. 21.9 If a player is in touch or touch-in-goal, they ca ... n but must not kick or attempt to kick the ball. Sanction: Penalty. Ball kicked dead through in-goa
Enforcement of current Law - May 2015
s stationary and the ball is available, the referee will call "use it" Sanction all players who joi
Clarification 6-2006
l, but the contact is dangerous, should the referee rule on the intent (initial tackle) ie. No sanction; or should the referee rule on the consequence ie. Sanction?If the ruling is sanction, would the refere
Decision-making framework for high tackles - May 2019
r and obvious mitigating factors?* * For mitigation, only one reduction in sanction can appl ... e a sanction by 1 level) Tackler makes a definite attempt to change height in an effort to avoid bal
4 Permitted clothing
g that item on the playing area, that player is sent off for misconduct. Sanction: Penalty. 4.7 The refere
Head Contact Process - Leading elbow / forearm
1 No sanction - ball carrier’s arm is close to the body 2 Penalty - indirect throat contact with no force and no speed 3 Yellow card - indirect throat contact 4 Red card - direct throat contact with a high level of danger
12 Kick-off and restart kicks
d the centre of the half-way line. Sanction: The non-kicking team has the option of the kick bein ... l is kicked. Sanction: Free-kick. 5 [Replacement] 12.5 When the ball is kicked: a. Team-mates of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum. b. Opposition players must be on or behind the 10-metre line. Sanction: The kick is retaken. Replaced by: a. Team-mates of the kicker must be behin
8 Scoring
n if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. Replaced by: c. Takes the kick within 30 seconds (playing time) from the time the try was awarded. Sanction: Kic ... 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
19 Scrum
k being made. Sanction: Free-kick. Replaced by: 19.4 Teams must be ready to form the scrum within 15 seconds of the mark being made. Sanction: Free-kick. 5 [Replacement] 19.5 When both teams have 1 ... w players from each team complete the scrum. Sanction: Penalty. Replaced by: 19.5 A scrum must have three players from each team. All three must stay bound to the scrum until it ends. Sanctio
8 Scoring
n if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed. Replaced by: c. Takes the kick within 30 seconds (playing time) from the time the try was awarded. Sanction: Kic ... 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
3 Team
y. The score at the time of the objection remains unaltered. Sanction: Penalty. 3.4 For internationa ... o to gain an advantage, the player is guilty of misconduct. Sanction: Penalty. 3.8 The table indicate
Shape of the Game: Reinforcement of current law - March 2024
m the ruck within five seconds. Sanction: Scrum Definitions: Played: The ball is played whe ... e to sanction. Water carriers In July 2022, a Global Law Trial was introduced for the elite game, limitin
6 Match officials
t field, or touch a ball while it is in live play. Sanction: Penalty where play would restart. 6.2 ... h the ball while it is in live play, including while in the technical area. Sanction: Penalty where pla