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Law clarifications for the 2010-11 season

August 17, 2010

Please click the following link for RFU clarifications for the coming season: Latest Law Clarifications For Referees

Paddy O'Brien has provided his view on the points of emphasis for the season: Areas of focus for 2010-11

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RFU Clarification to Referees on Postponing Matches

January 4, 2010

Under the IRB Laws of the Game, if either team has objections about the ground they must tell the referee before the match starts. The referee must not start the match if he believes that the pitch is unfit to play and therefore potentially dangerous. Read More »

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IRB Law Ruling 9:2009

December 2, 2009

The ruling states that, once a team position a receiver at the lineout, that player cannot enter the lineout until it commences.  In Law, this is defined as when the ball leaves the hands of the player throwing in the ball.

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Simple guide to Law 7.3 – Front Row replacement

September 4, 2009

Click below to view a simple guide to front row replacements.

Front Row Regulations for 2009-10

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Change to Game Regulations 7.2 & 7.3

August 29, 2009

Changes were recently made to Game Regulations 7.2 and 7.3. 

The Regulation has, however, now been revised as the iRB has ruled that it is not permissible for the referee to require that an additional player be removed from the field of play when a front row player is temporarily or permanently suspended and uncontested scrums result.  Read More »

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