NMSRFR
North Midlands Society of Rugby Football Referees: Est. 1920
Category: Law Questions
Specific questions (and answers) relating to the current laws
Law Question: Line Out Thrown blown back by strong wind
Question: Hooker throws the ball both straight and beyond the 5 metre line but it is blown back by a gust of wind and the hooker, who has advanced into the field of play, catches his own throw. Any issues? Society response: Unusual but… Continue Reading “Law Question: Line Out Thrown blown back by strong wind”
Law Question: Three penalties close to goal line
Question: Whites have penalty 10m from Blacks try line. Take a tap and Blacks infringe again. Whites have second penalty now on 5m line. Blacks infringe by not staying behind the try line. Third successive penalty – on 5m line. Blacks again infringe by… Continue Reading “Law Question: Three penalties close to goal line”
Law Question: Pushing a player into touch
Question: Can you push a ball carrier into touch? I have recently seen a senior referee allow it, and also have read an assessor’s report say it’s forbidden. Thoughts? Society Response From Law 9 Law 9.11 Players must not do anything that is reckless… Continue Reading “Law Question: Pushing a player into touch”
Law Question: Hand-Offs in Age Grade Rugby
Question: What is the RFU stance on hand-offs in the age grade game above U12 (at or below which it is not permitted as per regulation) or U13 (Appendix 7 to the Regulation clearly states below the armpits)? I often hear both coaches and… Continue Reading “Law Question: Hand-Offs in Age Grade Rugby”
Law Question: Defending player in “three point stance” rather than just on their two feet
Question: Is a player offside if, although his feet are on side, he has a hand in contact with the ground ahead of the offside line? Society response: Law 15.4 Each team has an offside line that runs parallel to the goal line through… Continue Reading “Law Question: Defending player in “three point stance” rather than just on their two feet”