Law 7-12Law 7-12

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Review of Last WeekReview of Last Week

The GroundThe Ground

The BallThe Ball

Number of Players Number of Players

ClothingClothing

TimeTime

Match OfficialsMatch Officials

Quick QuizQuick QuizA player has left the field to be treated for A player has left the field to be treated for injury. The player returns to the field w/o the injury. The player returns to the field w/o the referees permission. What is the ruling if the referees permission. What is the ruling if the referee believes:referee believes:– A) IntentionalA) Intentional – PK PK – B) Unintentional B) Unintentional – SCRUMSCRUM

When may objections about the ground be When may objections about the ground be made to the referee? made to the referee?

Before the gameBefore the game

Quick QuizQuick Quiz

If a team only has 3 trained front rowers, If a team only has 3 trained front rowers, what is the maximum number of players what is the maximum number of players allowed to play in the match for that team?allowed to play in the match for that team?– 1515

Does the playing area include the field of Does the playing area include the field of play? play?

- YES- YES

Law 7-12Law 7-12

Mode of PlayMode of Play

AdvantageAdvantage

Method of ScoringMethod of Scoring

Foul PlayFoul Play

Offside and onsideOffside and onside

Knock on and throw forwardKnock on and throw forward

Law 7Law 7

Any player may tackle, hold or push any Any player may tackle, hold or push any player with the ballplayer with the ball

Law 8 AdvantageLaw 8 Advantage

Referee is the sole judgeReferee is the sole judge

2 types of Advantage2 types of Advantage

TacticalTactical– Freedom to play the ball Freedom to play the ball

TerritorialTerritorial– Gain in groundGain in ground

When Advantage doesn’t applyWhen Advantage doesn’t apply6 times6 times

1.1. Referee ContactReferee Contact– Either ball or a player carrying itEither ball or a player carrying it

2.2. Ball out of tunnelBall out of tunnel– Comes out either end without being playedComes out either end without being played

3.3. Collapse ScrumCollapse Scrum

4.4. Wheeled ScrumWheeled Scrum

5.5. Player lifted in the air in ScrumPlayer lifted in the air in Scrum

6.6. Ball is made deadBall is made dead

More than one InfringementMore than one Infringement

When there is more than one infringement When there is more than one infringement by the same team:by the same team:

If advantage cannot be applied to the If advantage cannot be applied to the second offence rule on the first offencesecond offence rule on the first offence

If advantage is played for the second If advantage is played for the second offence but none applies rule on the offence but none applies rule on the second offencesecond offence

More than one Infringement - More than one Infringement - continuedcontinued

If either is for foul play rule on the foul playIf either is for foul play rule on the foul play

If a second offence occurs for the If a second offence occurs for the opposition during advantage, rule on the opposition during advantage, rule on the first offencefirst offence

Law 9 Method of ScoringLaw 9 Method of Scoring

Kick at Goal – Penalty or ConversionKick at Goal – Penalty or Conversion

Must use the same ball unless defectiveMust use the same ball unless defective

Must use an approved kicking teeMust use an approved kicking tee

Must take it within1 minute Must take it within1 minute – starts with the arrival of the kicking teestarts with the arrival of the kicking tee– or the player making a mark on the groundor the player making a mark on the ground– Even if the ball falls overEven if the ball falls over

Kickers TeamKickers Team

Everyone must be behind the ball except Everyone must be behind the ball except the placerthe placer

Neither the kicker or placer must do Neither the kicker or placer must do anything to mislead the opposition into anything to mislead the opposition into charging earlycharging early

If the kickers team infringe the kick is If the kickers team infringe the kick is disalloweddisallowed

Ball falling overBall falling over

If the ball falls over the kicker is allowed to If the ball falls over the kicker is allowed to place the ball again within timeplace the ball again within time– If it falls over after the approach, the If it falls over after the approach, the

opposition can continue to chargeopposition can continue to charge– If the ball rolls away from the line and still If the ball rolls away from the line and still

kicks it over it standskicks it over it stands– If it rolls into touch the goal is disallowedIf it rolls into touch the goal is disallowed

Opposition TeamOpposition Team

Must retire to goal line (or 10 metres from Must retire to goal line (or 10 metres from mark for Penalty) and stay there until the mark for Penalty) and stay there until the kicker begins the approach to kickkicker begins the approach to kick

Then they can try and prevent the kick at Then they can try and prevent the kick at goal BUT must not be physically goal BUT must not be physically supported by team matessupported by team mates

Must not shoutMust not shout

Opposition TeamOpposition Team

If the opposition team infringe If the opposition team infringe – and the kick goes over goal standsand the kick goes over goal stands– if the kick is unsuccessful the kicker may take if the kick is unsuccessful the kicker may take

another kick and the opposition can’t chargeanother kick and the opposition can’t charge– The kicker may go thru all the preparations The kicker may go thru all the preparations

and may change the type of kickand may change the type of kick

Special CircumstancesSpecial Circumstances

If after the ball is kicked it touches the If after the ball is kicked it touches the ground or a teammate the goal is ground or a teammate the goal is disalloweddisallowedIf the ball crosses over the cross bar a If the ball crosses over the cross bar a goal is awarded even if the wind blows it goal is awarded even if the wind blows it backbackAny player who touches the ball in an Any player who touches the ball in an attempt to stop a penalty goal is illegally attempt to stop a penalty goal is illegally touching the ball - PKtouching the ball - PK

Law 10 Foul PlayLaw 10 Foul Play

Anything that is against the letter and spirit Anything that is against the letter and spirit of the gameof the game

ObstructionObstruction

Unfair PlayUnfair Play

Repeated InfringementsRepeated Infringements

Dangerous PlayDangerous Play

MisconductMisconduct

ObstructionObstruction

Charging – When running shoulder to shoulder Charging – When running shoulder to shoulder can’t charge or pushcan’t charge or push

Running in front of ball carrier – Can’t move in Running in front of ball carrier – Can’t move in front of a teammate who has the ball, preventing front of a teammate who has the ball, preventing opponents from tackling or the opportunity to opponents from tackling or the opportunity to tackle potential ball carrierstackle potential ball carriers

Blocking the ball – must not intentionally stand Blocking the ball – must not intentionally stand or move to prevent a player from playing the ballor move to prevent a player from playing the ball

Flanker must not obstruct the opposing half backFlanker must not obstruct the opposing half back

Unfair PlayUnfair Play

Intentionally Offending – A player must not Intentionally Offending – A player must not intentionally offend the rulesintentionally offend the rulesNote – A player who prevents a try being Note – A player who prevents a try being scored when a Penalty Try is awarded scored when a Penalty Try is awarded must be sin binnedmust be sin binnedTime wasting = FKTime wasting = FKTouch – A player must not intentionally Touch – A player must not intentionally throw, place or knock the ball into touch or throw, place or knock the ball into touch or touch in goal = PK 15m out touch in goal = PK 15m out

Repeated InfringementRepeated Infringement

Can’t repeatedly infringe the laws of the Can’t repeatedly infringe the laws of the game. It’s a matter of fact, whether the game. It’s a matter of fact, whether the player intended to offend is irrelevantplayer intended to offend is irrelevantMust be strict and consistent in applying Must be strict and consistent in applying this. 3 times and the player is cautioned this. 3 times and the player is cautioned and Yellow Cardedand Yellow CardedSame applies for the teamSame applies for the teamRules may be relaxed for junior matches, Rules may be relaxed for junior matches, where it may be lack of skill/law where it may be lack of skill/law knowledgeknowledge

Dangerous Play and MisconductDangerous Play and Misconduct

PunchPunchStamping or TramplingStamping or TramplingKickingKickingTripping Tripping Late or high tackleLate or high tackleMay not player tackle a player whose feet May not player tackle a player whose feet are off the groundare off the groundPlay a player without the ball except Play a player without the ball except ruck/maul/scrumruck/maul/scrum

Dangerous Play and MisconductDangerous Play and Misconduct

Can’t charge a player without trying to Can’t charge a player without trying to grasp that playergrasp that player

Must not collapse a scrum/ruck/maulMust not collapse a scrum/ruck/maul

Must not charge into a ruck without binding Must not charge into a ruck without binding to a playerto a player

Retaliation – even if the other player is Retaliation – even if the other player is infringinginfringing

Acts contrary to good sportsmanshipActs contrary to good sportsmanship

Misconduct while the ball is out of Misconduct while the ball is out of PlayPlay

PK where play would restartPK where play would restartIf that is within 15m of touch the mark is on If that is within 15m of touch the mark is on the 15m linethe 15m lineIf play would restart at a 5m scrum the If play would restart at a 5m scrum the mark is at the scrummark is at the scrumIf restart at a 22m, the PK can be taken If restart at a 22m, the PK can be taken anywhere along the 22m Lineanywhere along the 22m LineIf anything else happens within the playing If anything else happens within the playing enclosure not covered by the law the PK is enclosure not covered by the law the PK is 15m out from touch15m out from touch

Late Charging the KickerLate Charging the Kicker

Non-offending team have choice of PK at Non-offending team have choice of PK at place of infringement or where the ball place of infringement or where the ball lands/playedlands/played

Place of Infringement – If in goal 5m out at Place of Infringement – If in goal 5m out at least 15m in touchleast 15m in touch

Where the ball lands – at least 15m in Where the ball lands – at least 15m in from touch. If ingoal 5m out and at least from touch. If ingoal 5m out and at least 15m out. If it hits the posts where it lands15m out. If it hits the posts where it lands

Foul PlayFoul Play

Cavalry charge and Flying wedge illegalCavalry charge and Flying wedge illegal

If a player has been sin binned and then If a player has been sin binned and then the player commits another sin binnable the player commits another sin binnable offence within the foul play law the player offence within the foul play law the player is Sent Offis Sent Off

Offside and Onside Offside and Onside

General Play offside if in front of a team General Play offside if in front of a team mate with the ball or team mate who last mate with the ball or team mate who last played the ballplayed the ball

Liable to PK if the offside player does Liable to PK if the offside player does one of three thingsone of three things

1.1. Interferes with playInterferes with play

2.2. Moves forward towards the ballMoves forward towards the ball

3.3. Fails to comply with the 10m LawFails to comply with the 10m Law

Not offside if receive a forward passNot offside if receive a forward pass

Actions of a Team-MateActions of a Team-Mate

1.1. Player runs behind the teammate who last Player runs behind the teammate who last played the ballplayed the ball

2.2. Ball carrier runs in front of the offside playerBall carrier runs in front of the offside player

3.3. Teammate who was onside when the ball was Teammate who was onside when the ball was kicked runs past the offside playerkicked runs past the offside player

The teammate may be in touch but The teammate may be in touch but

must return to the playing area to put the must return to the playing area to put the

teammate onsideteammate onside

Team mate puts you onsideTeam mate puts you onside

Actions of OppositionActions of Opposition

1.1. Runs 5 m with the ballRuns 5 m with the ball

2.2. Kicks or passes the ballKicks or passes the ball

3.3. Intentionally touches the ballIntentionally touches the ball

THIS DOESN’T COUNT FOR 10m LAWTHIS DOESN’T COUNT FOR 10m LAW

Opposition puts you onside – Opposition puts you onside – run 5mrun 5m

>10m

5m

Opposition puts you onside – Opposition puts you onside – passpass

>10m

Opposition puts you onside – Opposition puts you onside – plays ball intentionallyplays ball intentionally

>10m

10m Law10m Law

Offside player considered to be taking part Offside player considered to be taking part in the game if they are within 10m of an in the game if they are within 10m of an opponent waiting to play the ball or where opponent waiting to play the ball or where the ball is going to land. It is a line not a the ball is going to land. It is a line not a circlecircleCan be put onside by teammate BUT not Can be put onside by teammate BUT not the oppositionthe oppositionIf the player charges an opponent must If the player charges an opponent must blow the whistle straight awayblow the whistle straight away

10m Law10m Law

Doesn’t matter if the ball hits the posts it is Doesn’t matter if the ball hits the posts it is where the ball landswhere the ball lands

A player who is within the 10m and plays A player who is within the 10m and plays the ball misfielded by an opponent is the ball misfielded by an opponent is penalisedpenalised

Doesn’t count in a charge down. As the Doesn’t count in a charge down. As the player wasn’t ‘waiting to play the ball’player wasn’t ‘waiting to play the ball’

Offside General PlayOffside General Play

If a player is penalised for offside in If a player is penalised for offside in general play the opposition have a general play the opposition have a choicechoice

1.1. PK at the place of infringementPK at the place of infringement

2.2. Or Scrum where the opposition last played Or Scrum where the opposition last played the ball. If that is in goal, scrum is 5m outthe ball. If that is in goal, scrum is 5m out

Penalise the player closest to the Penalise the player closest to the opponent waiting to play the ballopponent waiting to play the ball

Accidental OffsideAccidental Offside

If the player’s team gains no advantage = If the player’s team gains no advantage = Play OnPlay On

If advantage gained = ScrumIf advantage gained = Scrum

If a player knocks on and an offside player If a player knocks on and an offside player next plays the ball the player is penalised next plays the ball the player is penalised if doing so PREVENTED the opposition if doing so PREVENTED the opposition gaining advantage.gaining advantage.

Offside when retiring from Ruck, Offside when retiring from Ruck, Maul, Scrum, LineoutMaul, Scrum, Lineout

Remain offside even when the opposition Remain offside even when the opposition win possessionwin possessionCan only be out onside by retiring to the Can only be out onside by retiring to the offside lineoffside lineTeammates can’t put the player onsideTeammates can’t put the player onsideCan be put onside by opposing teamCan be put onside by opposing team– Opponent runs 5mOpponent runs 5m– Opponents KicksOpponents Kicks– NOT PASSESNOT PASSES

LoiteringLoitering

A player cannot loiter offside and prevent A player cannot loiter offside and prevent the opposition from the freedom to play the opposition from the freedom to play the ball.the ball.

Knock-on/Throw-forwardKnock-on/Throw-forward

Occurs when a player losses possession Occurs when a player losses possession of the ball and it goes forward or when a of the ball and it goes forward or when a player hits the ball forward with the hand player hits the ball forward with the hand or arm and the ball touches the ground or or arm and the ball touches the ground or another player before the original player another player before the original player can catch itcan catch itForward = towards the opposing teams Forward = towards the opposing teams goal line.goal line.EXCEPT charge downEXCEPT charge down

Throw-forwardThrow-forward

When a player throws or passes the ball When a player throws or passes the ball forwardforward

If the ball is not thrown forward but it hits a If the ball is not thrown forward but it hits a player or the ground and bounces forward, player or the ground and bounces forward, this is not a throw forwardthis is not a throw forward

An intentional throw forward or knock on = An intentional throw forward or knock on = PKPK

QuizQuiz

1.1. An attacker kicks the ball and is driven An attacker kicks the ball and is driven back 2 metres. An offside player back 2 metres. An offside player immediately retires behind the place from immediately retires behind the place from where the ball was kicked and then where the ball was kicked and then moves forward to follow up the kick. Is moves forward to follow up the kick. Is this player now on onside?this player now on onside?

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2.2. A defender in-goal, 5m from touch in A defender in-goal, 5m from touch in goal, intentionally knocks the ball over goal, intentionally knocks the ball over the dead ball line as an attacker the dead ball line as an attacker approaches. Where and how does play approaches. Where and how does play restart?restart?

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3.3. The referee awards a scrum 5m from the touch The referee awards a scrum 5m from the touch line on the 22m line. As the scrum is forming a line on the 22m line. As the scrum is forming a player verbally abuses the referee. After player verbally abuses the referee. After sinbinning the player the referee awards a PK. sinbinning the player the referee awards a PK. Where should the mark for the PK be made?Where should the mark for the PK be made?

4.4. An attacker intentionally knocks the ball An attacker intentionally knocks the ball straight down when stopping a pass between 2 straight down when stopping a pass between 2 defenders. Is this a knock on?defenders. Is this a knock on?

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5.5. At a scrum the hooker intentionally kicks At a scrum the hooker intentionally kicks the ball so that it comes back out the the ball so that it comes back out the tunnel. May the referee play advantage?tunnel. May the referee play advantage?

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1.1. An attacker kicks the ball and is driven An attacker kicks the ball and is driven back 2 metres. An offside player back 2 metres. An offside player immediately retires behind the place from immediately retires behind the place from where the ball was kicked and then where the ball was kicked and then moves forward to follow up the kick. Is moves forward to follow up the kick. Is this player now on onside?this player now on onside?

NONO

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2.2. A defender in-goal, 5m from touch in A defender in-goal, 5m from touch in goal, intentionally knocks the ball over goal, intentionally knocks the ball over the dead ball line as an attacker the dead ball line as an attacker approaches. Where and how does play approaches. Where and how does play restart?restart?

PK 15m from touch 5m from goal linePK 15m from touch 5m from goal line

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3.3. The referee awards a scrum 5m from the touch The referee awards a scrum 5m from the touch line on the 22m line. As the scrum is forming a line on the 22m line. As the scrum is forming a player verbally abuses the referee. After player verbally abuses the referee. After sinbinning the player the referee awards a PK. sinbinning the player the referee awards a PK. Where should the mark for the PK be madeWhere should the mark for the PK be made

15m from touch on 22m line15m from touch on 22m line

4.4. An attacker intentionally knocks the ball An attacker intentionally knocks the ball straight down when stopping a pass between 2 straight down when stopping a pass between 2 defenders. Is this a knock on?defenders. Is this a knock on?

NoNo

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5.5. At a scrum the hooker intentionally kicks At a scrum the hooker intentionally kicks the ball so that it comes back out the the ball so that it comes back out the tunnel. May the referee play advantage?tunnel. May the referee play advantage?

YESYES

Quiz 2Quiz 2

1.1. A player is offside inside within 10 A player is offside inside within 10 meters of an opponent waiting to play the meters of an opponent waiting to play the ball. Does a knock on by the opponent ball. Does a knock on by the opponent put the player onside before having put the player onside before having retired to the 10m offside line?retired to the 10m offside line?

2.2. An offside player is 11m from an An offside player is 11m from an opponent who catches the ball and opponent who catches the ball and passes it to a team mate. May the player passes it to a team mate. May the player who was offside now advance to tackle who was offside now advance to tackle the opponent with the ball?the opponent with the ball?

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3.3. After a defender knocks the ball forward After a defender knocks the ball forward it touches the referee and the attackers it touches the referee and the attackers gain an advantage. Should the referee gain an advantage. Should the referee allow play to continue?allow play to continue?

4.4. An attacker, when intercepting a pass, An attacker, when intercepting a pass, intentionally knocks the ball forward intentionally knocks the ball forward before regathering and grounding the before regathering and grounding the ball in goal. What should the referee ball in goal. What should the referee rule?rule?

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5.5. After a drop out has been awarded and After a drop out has been awarded and attacker in-goal punches a defender. attacker in-goal punches a defender. Exactly where should the PK be Exactly where should the PK be awarded?awarded?

6.6. At a kick off a player jumps and while At a kick off a player jumps and while supported by a team mate catches the supported by a team mate catches the ball, and is then tackled while still in the ball, and is then tackled while still in the air. Should the referee penalise for a air. Should the referee penalise for a dangerous? dangerous?

Quiz 2Quiz 2

1.1. A player is offside inside within 10 A player is offside inside within 10 meters of an opponent waiting to play the meters of an opponent waiting to play the ball. Does a knock on by the opponent ball. Does a knock on by the opponent put the player onside before having put the player onside before having retired to the 10m offside line? retired to the 10m offside line? NONO

2.2. An offside player is 11m from an An offside player is 11m from an opponent who catches the ball and opponent who catches the ball and passes it to a team mate. May the player passes it to a team mate. May the player who was offside now advance to tackle who was offside now advance to tackle the opponent with the ball? the opponent with the ball? YESYES

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3.3. After a defender knocks the ball forward After a defender knocks the ball forward it touches the referee and the attackers it touches the referee and the attackers gain an advantage. Should the referee gain an advantage. Should the referee allow play to continue?allow play to continue? NO NO

4.4. An attacker, when intercepting a pass, An attacker, when intercepting a pass, intentionally knocks the ball forward intentionally knocks the ball forward before regathering and grounding the before regathering and grounding the ball in goal. What should the referee ball in goal. What should the referee rule? rule? PK DEFENDERSPK DEFENDERS

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5.5. After a drop out has been awarded and After a drop out has been awarded and attacker in-goal punches a defender. attacker in-goal punches a defender. Exactly where should the PK be Exactly where should the PK be awarded? awarded? ANYWHERE ON 22MANYWHERE ON 22M

6.6. At a kick off a player jumps and while At a kick off a player jumps and while supported by a team mate catches the supported by a team mate catches the ball, and is then tackled while still in the ball, and is then tackled while still in the air. Should the referee penalise for a air. Should the referee penalise for a dangerous? dangerous? YESYES