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Playing Charter
n possession of the ball, but not wilfully or maliciously to inflict injury. These are the boundaries withi ... t for possession of the ball is one of rugby’s key features. These contests occur throughout the gam ... n be fairly contested. The team in possession aims to maintain continuity by denying the oppositio ... g of possession to the opposition either as a result of shortcomings on the part of the tea
Definitions
y is taking place. B Ball-carrier A player who is in possession of the ball. Beyond or behind or in fron ... e. Holding the ball Being in possession of the ball in the hand or hands or in the arm or arms. ... p-kick. Knock-on When a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a playe ... a. Playing time Actual time, excluding time lost for stoppages (see actual time). Possessio
The maul - January/June 2016
For implementation: January 1st 2016 in Southern Hemisphere June 1st 2016 in Northern Hemisphere The ball can be moved backwards hand-to-hand once the maul has formed. A player is not allowed to move/slide backwards in the maul when the player is in possession of the ball and the ripper needs to stay in contact with the jumper until they have transferred the ball. Sanction: Penalty kick
17 Mark
m in possession. 17.4 A mark may not be claimed from a kick-off or a restart kick after a scor ... d to the team in possession. 17.7 The free-kick is taken at the following locations:Plac
Unplayable ball in maul
Arm out to award scrummage to side not in possession at maul commencement. Other arm out as if signalling advantage and then swing it across body with hand ending on opposite shoulder.
16 Maul
d to it and not just alongside it. A player in possession of the ball must not slide or move backward ... e-kick. 16.12 When players of the team who are not in possession of the ball intentionally leav ... 3 When all players of the team who are not in possession of the ball intentionally leave the maul, they may re-join provided that the first player binds on the frontmost player of the team in possessio
13 Players on the ground in open play
o are not on the ground to play or gain possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalty. b. Not play the bal
14 Tackle
s) who arrive to contest possession in the tackle. iii. Player(s) who are already on the groun ... l to prevent opposition players from gaining possession of it. Sanction: Penalty. Tackled playe ... r off feet and playing the ball at the tackle 14.9 Any player who gains possession of the bal ... k is formed. b. A player on their feet from either team gains possession of the ball and moves awa
Enforcement of current law - refereeing at the breakdown - March 2020
e Once the tackle is complete, the tackler may contest possession, providing that the playe ... n on their feet throughout the ruck. A “jackler” is a player who wins possession of the ball before a ruck forms Reward the player who wins the race for possession Remove the concept of the jackle ... t of the hindmost player. Possession may be won either by rucking or by pushing the opposing team of
Tag Rugby
t in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the ruck bal ... s the referee in in-goal, and either team gains an advantage, if the ball is in the possessio ... l and either team gains an advantage, if the ball is in the possession of a defending player, the refere ... r which is not covered by these Laws, play restarts with a ruck ball to the team last in possessio
11 Knock-on or throw forward
n that the player could gain possession. 11.5 The ball is not knocked-on, and play continues, if: a. A playe
19 Scrum
Principle The purpose of a scrum is to restart play with a contest for possession after a mino ... e at the point closest to where the maul ended. The team not in possession at the start of the maul. If the referee cannot decide which team had possession, the team moving forward before the maul stoppe ... y. In the scrum zone at the point nearest to place of maul. The team in possession at the star
Touch Rugby
l to the team in possession of the ball when play stopped. If neither team had possession the attacking tea ... l is in the possession of an attacking player, the referee awards a try where the contact took place. (c) If either team gains an advantage in in-goal, if the ball is in the possession of a defending player, the refere ... t be in accordance with the World Rugby Leisure Rugby Laws. 7.2 If neither team was in possession, the team whic
7 Advantage
d and the referee must blow the whistle immediately when: a. The ball or a player in possession of the bal
9 Foul play
g the opportunity to play the ball, other than by competing for possession. Sanction: Penalty. 9.5 A bal ... o is not in possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 9.15 Except in a scrum, ruck or maul, a player who is not in possession of the ball must not hold, push, charge or obstruct an opponent not in possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 9.16 A player must not charge or knock down an opponen
Beach Touch Rugby
r injury when an infringement has not occurred, play resumes with a free pass to the team in possession of the ball when play stopped. If neither team had possession the attacking team is awarded the fre ... t in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free pas ... d 12.1 A knock-on occurs when a player loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with hand or ar
Beach Fives Rugby
k to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking tea ... h is not covered by these Laws, play restarts with a free kick to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free kick. Law 8: Advantag ... r loses ball possession, or contacts the ball with hand or arm, and the ball goes forward to touc
Beach Tag Rugby
t and the ball has not been made dead play restarts with a free pass to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free pass. Law 7: Mod ... h is not covered by these Laws, play restarts with a free pass to the team last in possession of the ball. If neither team was in possession, the attacking team is awarded the free pass. Law 8: Advantage 8.
Law Application Guideline - January 2023
n that the player could gain possession. Players must endeavour to catch the ball. Referees are aske ... g and gaining possession, and then in determining a sanction. There is no formula for determining a Yellow Car
Law changes - 1 July 2024
y 2024. From that date, they will be reflected in World Rugby's digital law content. Offsid ... l; or i. Kicks the ball; or ii. Intentionally touches the ball without gaining possessio ... m is awarded to the team in possession. a team-mate may take the FK
10 Offside and onside in open play
s the ball; or iv. Intentionally touches the ball without gaining possession of it. 10.8 A playe
15 Ruck
k 15.10 Possession may be won either by rucking or by pushing the opposing team off the ball. 15.1
21 In-goal
h down, defending players may knock the ball backwards, or pull the ball from the player’s possessio
XRugby
k the ball and thereby win possession in the scrum. No player is permitted to go past the midpoin ... m which gains possession of the ball.Lineout A lineout is formed by any three players from each tea
18 Touch, quick throw and lineout
s commenced, any player in the lineout may: a. Compete for possession of the ball. b. Catch or deflec ... p and bring an opponent in possession of the ball to ground, provided that the player is not in the ai ... y. Ending a lineout 18.37 The lineout ends when: a. The ball or a player in possession of the ball:
6 Match officials
r non-player in in-goal and either team gains an advantage: a. If the ball is in possessio ... l is in possession of a defending player, the referee awards a touch down where the contact took place. 6.1
19 Scrum
l to the touchline. d. Neither side wins possession. e. The ball is unintentionally kicked ou
Clarification 2-2021
e is to run past all his/her team-mates to either contest possession, tackle an opponent who catche
Clarification 2-2023
Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby CommitteeClarification2-2023Union / HP Ref ManagerSARULaw Reference13,14Date2023-06-12RequestSA Rugby have documented the increasing trend of the “cannon arm” tactic usually adopted near the goal line in ‘pick and go’ scenarios. The tactic involves a ball carrier gaining possession of the ball and wilfully deciding to extend his non-bal