LAW 21

Quiz 1. After a scrum has wheeled a flanker becomes the hindmost player in the scrum with the ball at there feet. May the flanker pick up the ball? 2. At a scrum the ball comes out of the tunnel with out being played. The attacking SH grabs the ball and passes to a team mate who grounds the ball in goal. Ruling?

Quiz 3, when may a front row player in a scrum raise or advance a foot? 3, when may a front row player in a scrum raise or advance a foot? 4, Before a scrum has ended the scrum half of the team that didn’t win the ball moves across field and remains in front of the hindmost foot of the scrum. Should this player be penalised? 4, Before a scrum has ended the scrum half of the team that didn’t win the ball moves across field and remains in front of the hindmost foot of the scrum. Should this player be penalised?

Quiz 1. After a scrum has wheeled a flanker becomes the hindmost player in the scrum with the ball at there feet. May the flanker pick up the ball? YES 2. At a scrum the ball comes out of the tunnel with out being played. The attacking SH grabs the ball and passes to a team mate who grounds the ball in goal. Ruling? RESCRUM

Quiz 3, when may a front row player in a scrum raise or advance a foot? 3, when may a front row player in a scrum raise or advance a foot? When the ball leaves the hands of the SH When the ball leaves the hands of the SH 4, Before a scrum has ended the scrum half of the team that didn’t win the ball moves across field and remains in front of the hindmost foot of the scrum. Should this player be penalised? 4, Before a scrum has ended the scrum half of the team that didn’t win the ball moves across field and remains in front of the hindmost foot of the scrum. Should this player be penalised? YES YES

Law 21 PK/FK % 5% % 7% % 6%

Where PK/FK must be taken at the mark or anywhere behind it on a line through the mark PK/FK must be taken at the mark or anywhere behind it on a line through the mark If mark is within 5m of opp. Goal line the mark is 5m out from the goal line If mark is within 5m of opp. Goal line the mark is 5m out from the goal line If awarded ingoal the mark is in the field of play 5m from goal line in line with the infringement. Except mark! If awarded ingoal the mark is in the field of play 5m from goal line in line with the infringement. Except mark!

How Any player may take it, Punt, drop kick or place kick Any player may take it, Punt, drop kick or place kick Kicked with any part of the lower leg from knee to foot, excluding the knee and heel Kicked with any part of the lower leg from knee to foot, excluding the knee and heel Bouncing the ball on the knee doesn’t count Bouncing the ball on the knee doesn’t count Must use the ball that was in play unless defective Must use the ball that was in play unless defective Any infringement by kicking team results in a scrum at the mark. Opp. Throw in Any infringement by kicking team results in a scrum at the mark. Opp. Throw in

Options Can take a scrum instead Can take a scrum instead If kicking for goal must take within 1 min If kicking for goal must take within 1 min If any other kick must be without undue delay If any other kick must be without undue delay Must kick the ball a visible distance (ie leaves the hands or mark) Must kick the ball a visible distance (ie leaves the hands or mark) Can dropkick or punt for touch BUT not place kick Can dropkick or punt for touch BUT not place kick

Options Kicker can kick the ball in any direction Kicker can kick the ball in any direction If taken in goal and the ball is made dead or touch in goal before the ball makes the goal line, scrum attackers ball 5m out If taken in goal and the ball is made dead or touch in goal before the ball makes the goal line, scrum attackers ball 5m out All the kickers team must be behind the ball when kicked (except placer) All the kickers team must be behind the ball when kicked (except placer)

Options If kick taken too quickly that players of the kickers team are infront of the kick, they are not automatically penalised, but must keep retiring till onside If kick taken too quickly that players of the kickers team are infront of the kick, they are not automatically penalised, but must keep retiring till onside Can be put onside by normal 3 actions of a team mate Can be put onside by normal 3 actions of a team mate Cant be put onside by opposition Cant be put onside by opposition Any infringement by kicking team results in a scrum at the mark. Opp. Throw in Any infringement by kicking team results in a scrum at the mark. Opp. Throw in

Goal A penalty goal can be scored from a PK A penalty goal can be scored from a PK If the kicker indicates to the referee the intention to kick at goal they must kick at goal If the kicker indicates to the referee the intention to kick at goal they must kick at goal Once the intention to kick at goal is clear they cant change their mind Once the intention to kick at goal is clear they cant change their mind Opp must stand still with their hands by their sides from when the player approaches to kick until the ball is kicked Opp must stand still with their hands by their sides from when the player approaches to kick until the ball is kicked

Goal If the kicker hadn't indicated to kick but kicks a drop goal it stands If the kicker hadn't indicated to kick but kicks a drop goal it stands If the opposing team infringes while the kick is being taken and it is successful the goal stands If the opposing team infringes while the kick is being taken and it is successful the goal stands Must use an approved kicking tee Must use an approved kicking tee

Scoring from a FK Goal cant be scored Goal cant be scored The team awarded the FK cannot score a dropped goal until after the ball next become dead, or until after an opp. has played/touched the ball or tackled the ball carrier. The team awarded the FK cannot score a dropped goal until after the ball next become dead, or until after an opp. has played/touched the ball or tackled the ball carrier. This also applies to a scrum option taken instead This also applies to a scrum option taken instead

Opp at a PK Must immediately run from the mark until they are at least 10m from the mark or the goal line if that is closer Must immediately run from the mark until they are at least 10m from the mark or the goal line if that is closer Even if the PK is taken quickly the opp must keep running back until they are retired the necessary distance. They cant take part in the game until they have done so Even if the PK is taken quickly the opp must keep running back until they are retired the necessary distance. They cant take part in the game until they have done so Or a team mate that was 10m runs past them Or a team mate that was 10m runs past them

Opp at PK The opp. Team must not do anythin to delay/obstruct the kick/kicker. Must not intentionally take, throw or kick the ball out of reach of the kickers team. The opp. Team must not do anythin to delay/obstruct the kick/kicker. Must not intentionally take, throw or kick the ball out of reach of the kickers team. Any infringement by the opp results in another PK 10m on from the previous one. Any infringement by the opp results in another PK 10m on from the previous one. The kicker may choose to change the type of kick and choose to kick at goal The kicker may choose to change the type of kick and choose to kick at goal The second PK may not be taken until the referee has made the mark The second PK may not be taken until the referee has made the mark

Opp. At FK Must run from mark Must run from mark Must keep running even if taken quickly Must keep running even if taken quickly Cant interfere Cant interfere SAME AS PK SAME AS PK

Opp. At FK Once they have retired the necessary distance, players of the opposing team may charge and try to prevent the kick being taken. Once they have retired the necessary distance, players of the opposing team may charge and try to prevent the kick being taken. They may charge the FK as soon as the kicker starts to approach to kick They may charge the FK as soon as the kicker starts to approach to kick If the opp team prevent the FK being taken the kick is disallowed. Play restarts with a scrum at the mark. The opposing team throw in If the opp team prevent the FK being taken the kick is disallowed. Play restarts with a scrum at the mark. The opposing team throw in

FK in goal If a FK is taken in goal or awarded in goal and the opp players charge and prevent the kick being taken. The attackers ball 5m scrum If a FK is taken in goal or awarded in goal and the opp players charge and prevent the kick being taken. The attackers ball 5m scrum If a player charges down a free kick play continues If a player charges down a free kick play continues Any infringement by the opp team results in a new FK 10m on from the original. Any player may take that FK. Any infringement by the opp team results in a new FK 10m on from the original. Any player may take that FK. Cant be taken till the mark for the new FK has been made Cant be taken till the mark for the new FK has been made

Contrived infringements If the referee believes that the kickers team has contrived an infringement by their opponents, play continues. If the referee believes that the kickers team has contrived an infringement by their opponents, play continues. At a FK the kicker must not pretend to kick At a FK the kicker must not pretend to kick As soon as the kicker makes a move to kick the opp may charge As soon as the kicker makes a move to kick the opp may charge

Quiz A defender with all team mate in front is awarded a FK. The player immediately takes a quick tap kick and runs forward with the ball. These offside players begin to retire. When do they become onside? 1. A 2. B

Quiz A player intentionally knocks the ball forward 3m from the goal line. The referee awards a penalty kick. Where should the mark for the PK be made if the player is: Attacker Attacker Defender Defender

Quiz A defender with all team mate in front is awarded a FK. The player immediately takes a quick tap kick and runs forward with the ball. These offside players begin to retire. When do they become onside? 1. A Ball carrier runs past them 2. B They retire behind ball carrier

Quiz A player intentionally knocks the ball forward 3m from the goal line. The referee awards a penalty kick. Where should the mark for the PK be made if the player is: Attacker Attacker 5m from goal line 5m from goal line Defender Defender 3m from goal line 3m from goal line

Quiz 1, May a defending player take a PK 2m from the goal-line and 15m from touch. Ruling? 1, May a defending player take a PK 2m from the goal-line and 15m from touch. Ruling? 2, An attacking team is awarded a PK at a lineout 8m from the goal line and a defender kicks the ball away before the kick can be taken. Where is the mark for the PK? 2, An attacking team is awarded a PK at a lineout 8m from the goal line and a defender kicks the ball away before the kick can be taken. Where is the mark for the PK?

Quiz 1, May a defending player take a PK 2m from the goal-line and 15m from touch. Ruling? 1, May a defending player take a PK 2m from the goal-line and 15m from touch. Ruling? YES YES 2, An attacking team is awarded a PK at a lineout 8m from the goal line and a defender kicks the ball away before the kick can be taken. Where is the mark for the PK? 2, An attacking team is awarded a PK at a lineout 8m from the goal line and a defender kicks the ball away before the kick can be taken. Where is the mark for the PK? 15m from touch 5m from goal line 15m from touch 5m from goal line

Quiz 3 At a PK a player takes longer than 1min to take the kick Ruling? 3 At a PK a player takes longer than 1min to take the kick Ruling? Scrum Scrum 4, The attackers are awarded a PK 5m from the goal line and 15m from touch. The kicker elects to kick for goal and places the kicking tee on the 22m line, 15m from touch. Another attacker, 25 meters in from touch is in front of the ball when it is kicked. The referee awards a scrum. Where? 4, The attackers are awarded a PK 5m from the goal line and 15m from touch. The kicker elects to kick for goal and places the kicking tee on the 22m line, 15m from touch. Another attacker, 25 meters in from touch is in front of the ball when it is kicked. The referee awards a scrum. Where? 15m from touch 5m from goal line (original mark) 15m from touch 5m from goal line (original mark)