Specific questions (and answers) relating to the current laws
Question: A maul has formed, you call maul. The team not in possession clearly want to hold the ball up, but the team in possession get the ball clearly to ground. Under law 16.16.b, the maul is over. How do you now proceed? Society response: Play on. As the ball is now clearly on the…
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 play on: The throw has complied with Law 18. 23 (b)…
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 not going behind the try line and intercept the man with…
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 or dangerous to others. Law 9.16 A player must not charge…
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 players quoting that they must be no higher than chest height…
