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		<title>IRB Clarification: Law 12 &#8211; A knock-on occurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Law 12, Definitions state: &#8220;A knock-on occurs when a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hits the ball forward with the hand or arm, or when the ball hits the hand or arm and goes forward, and the ball touches the ground or another player before the [...]
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<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/irblaws/law-12-knock-on-or-throw-forward/12-1/' rel='bookmark' title='12.1 The Outcome of a Knock-On or Throw Forward'>12.1 The Outcome of a Knock-On or Throw Forward</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/irblaws/law-12-knock-on-or-throw-forward/law-12/' rel='bookmark' title='Law 12: Knock-on or Throw Forward &#8211; Definition'>Law 12: Knock-on or Throw Forward &#8211; Definition</a></li>
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		<title>IRB Clarification: Law 11.4(f) The 10-metre Law</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:42:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Law 11.4(f) states: &#8220;…The 10-metre Law applies if the ball touches or is played by an opponent but is not charged down.&#8221;

This section of Law does not appear to have been applied in any professional or international competition since it was introduced in 2009. It is current practice that if the ball is kicked and [...]
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		<title>IRB Clarification: Law 17.6(g) &#8211; Ball carrier in a maul</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/irb-clarification-law-17-6g-ball-carrier-in-a-maul/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Law 17.6(g) says: “If the ball carrier in a maul goes to ground, including being on one or both knees or sitting, the referee orders a scrum unless the ball is immediately available.&#8221;

Often situations arise in the game when a ball carrier in a maul (especially when the maul consists of only 3 or 4 [...]
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<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/irblaws/law-15-tackle-ball-carrier-brought-to-the-ground/law-15-tackle-ball-carrier-brought-to-ground-definitions/' rel='bookmark' title='Law 15: Tackle: Ball Carrier Brought to Ground &#8211; Definitions'>Law 15: Tackle: Ball Carrier Brought to Ground &#8211; Definitions</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/irblaws/law-17-maul/law-17-maul-definitions/' rel='bookmark' title='Law 17: Maul &#8211; Definitions'>Law 17: Maul &#8211; Definitions</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/irblaws/law-17-maul/17-2-joining-a-maul/' rel='bookmark' title='17.2 Joining a Maul'>17.2 Joining a Maul</a></li>
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		<title>IRB Memo: Dangerous Tackles and Dangerous Grasping of the Neck and/or Head</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amended Memorandum
TO:  Referees, Citing Commissioners, Judicial Officers, Non legal Judicial Committee Members

Samoa centre Brian Lima was banned for three weeks following this dangerous tackle on England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson
FROM:  Paddy O’Brien, IRB Referee Manager, and Tim Gresson, IRB Judicial Panel Chairman
DATE:  4 August 2011
SUBJECT: (i) DANGEROUS TACKLES (HIGH TACKLES) and
(ii) DANGEROUS GRASPING OF NECK AND/OR [...]
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<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/updates/irb-memo-areas-of-emphasis-for-the-2011-rugby-world-cup-referees/' rel='bookmark' title='IRB Memo: Areas of Emphasis for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Referees'>IRB Memo: Areas of Emphasis for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Referees</a></li>
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		<title>IRB Memo: Dangerous Tackles (High Tackles)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[﻿This is a further memorandum in relation to Dangerous Tackles.
The specific provisions of Law 10.4(e) in relation to High Tackles are as follows:
A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent’s [...]
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<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/irblaws/law-10-foul-play/10-4-dangerous-play-and-misconduct/' rel='bookmark' title='10.4 Dangerous Play and Misconduct'>10.4 Dangerous Play and Misconduct</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/updates/irb-memo-areas-of-emphasis-for-the-2011-rugby-world-cup-referees/' rel='bookmark' title='IRB Memo: Areas of Emphasis for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Referees'>IRB Memo: Areas of Emphasis for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Referees</a></li>
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		<title>Charging into the ruck</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/charging-into-the-ruck/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Players entering a ruck must do so in accordance with the Laws of the Game. Referees are reminded that appropriate binding is a requirement, and charging into a ruck is dangerous play and must be penalised as such.
Law text
16.2 JOINING A RUCK
(b) A player joining a ruck must bind on a team-mate or an opponent, [...]
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<li><a href='http://www.scrrs.net/irblaws/law-16-ruck/16-5-offside-at-the-ruck/' rel='bookmark' title='16.5 Offside at the Ruck'>16.5 Offside at the Ruck</a></li>
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		<title>IRB Ruling: Laws 21 and 22</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/irb-ruling-laws-21-and-22/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amend Law 21.2 to read
When a penalty or free kick is awarded in in-goal the mark for the kick is in the field of play, 5 metres from the goal line, in line with the place of infringement.
Sanction: Any infringement by the kicker’s team results in a scrum 5 metres from the goal line in [...]
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		<title>IRB Ruling: Law 10 4 (j) Spear Tackles</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/irb-ruling-law-10-4-j-spear-tackles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amend Law 10 4 (j) to read:
Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player&#8217;s feet are still off the ground such that the player&#8217;s head and/or upper body come into contact with the ground is dangerous play.
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		<title>IRB Ruling: The Hand-off or Fending</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/irb-ruling-the-hand-off-or-fending/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hand Off An action taken by a ball carrier to fend off an opponent by using the palm of the hand.
Add new paragraph to Law 7 Mode of Play:
A ball carrier may hand off an opponent.

Amend Law 10 4 (f) to read:
Playing an opponent without the ball. Except in a scrum, ruck or maul, a [...]
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		<title>IRB Ruling: Law 5 Time</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/irb-ruling-law-5-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amend Law 5.2 Half Time to read:
After half-time the teams change ends. There is an interval of not more than 15 minutes. The length of the interval is decided by the match organiser, the Union or the recognised body which has jurisdiction over the game. During the interval the teams, the referee and the assistant [...]
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		<title>New IRB Law Interpretations 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/articles/new-irb-law-interpretations-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Same laws, better game.
The laws of rugby exist to allow the game flow and function properly. However, this can lead to concerns over the interpretation of these laws. The IRB is currently concentrating on five key areas that they want referees to focus on to improve the quality of the game.
By Paddy O&#8217;Brien, Head of [...]
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		<title>IRB Ruling: Law 15.6 (c) the Tackle</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/irb-ruling-law-15-6-c-the-tackle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The IRFU request a Ruling related to Law 15.6 (c) as follows:
“Law 15.6(c) was introduced in 2009, and the stated purpose was to write into Law Ruling No. 13 of 2003, and Nos. 3 and 8 of 2004.

We are of the firm opinion that 15.6(c) does not reflect accurately these Rulings:

 The Rulings clearly deal [...]
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		<title>IRB Ruling: Time at end of half</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/irb-ruling-100311-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The WRU request a Ruling related to time at the end of a match:
The request for a Ruling arises from the ending of two recent international matches and is in relation to the way a restart takes place following the referee’s communication that it is to be the “last play” of the match.

If the ball [...]
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		<title>USA Rugby Review: Ball Out</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/usa-rugby-review-ball-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The video reflects when the ball is out, at rucks. There are many scenarios, and clarification at rucks. This is by no means a judgment on the referees, but purely a tool to assist referees in consistency at this phase, in USA Rugby. This standard should be applied in the RSL 2010.
Watch the video on [...]
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		<title>USA Rugby Review: The Scrum</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/irb-rulings/usa-rugby-review-the-scrum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The video reflects Scrum issues. There are many scenarios, and clarification regarding the engagement, feeding and scrummaging. This is by no means a judgment on the referees, but purely a tool to assist referees in consistency at the scrum, in USA Rugby. This standard should be applied in the RSL 2010.
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		<title>USA Rugby Review: The Tackle</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The video below reflects how referees are to approach the tackle. There are many scenarios, and clarification regarding players clearing tacklers/tackled players. This is by no means a judgment on the referee in this game as it is from 2008, but purely a tool to assist referees in consistency at the tackle, in USA Rugby. [...]
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		<title>Technical Zone Protocol &#8211; the water-carrying coach is not allowed to roam</title>
		<link>http://www.scrrs.net/updates/technical-zone-protocol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The International Rugby Board has produced a slightly changed  protocol for the technical zone, the area where non-playing team  officials must be if they are within the playing enclosure.

The only change is to 2.a. The protocol now specifies that the head  coach is not allowed to run onto the field with water. [...]
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		<title>Obstruction: IRB ruling</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The designated Members of the IRB&#8217;s Rugby Committee have, in response to a request from Scotland, given a ruling on the possibility of obstruction when a team hopes to form a maul.
Scotland&#8217;s scenario
At a line-out team A is throwing in and wins the ball. As the jumper returns to the ground and his supporting players [...]
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		<title>Ruling 9 from the IRB on Lineouts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The question was
&#8220;Does Law 19.8 (i) apply Law 19.11 Exception 2?&#8221;
The answer was:

&#8220;The provisions of Law 19.8 (i) do apply to Exception 2 in Law 19.11 which means that a receiver cannot run into a gap in the lineout until the ball has left the hands of the player throwing in.&#8221;
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