Articles in the Law 10: Foul Play Category
SCRRS Process for Red Cards
Posted by Website Adminstration Team on January 8th, 2011By Steve Vent
SCRFU disciplinary committee chairman
During the match
1. Witness the red card infraction. Keep in mind that this is a serious matter, and if you do not actually witness the incident or get the word from your assistant referee as to what happened, do not issue a red card – your creditability is at stake.
Charging into the ruck
Posted by IRB Laws on January 3rd, 2011Players 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. Read More →
IRB Ruling: Time at end of half
Posted by IRB Laws on March 11th, 2010The 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.
Law 10: Foul Play – Definitions
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009Foul play is anything a person does within the playing enclosure that is against the letter and spirit of the Laws of the Game. It includes obstruction, unfair play, repeated infringements, dangerous play and misconduct which is prejudicial to the Game.
10.1 Obstruction
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009(a) Charging or pushing. When a player and an opponent are running for the ball, either player must not charge or push the other except shoulder-to-shoulder.
Penalty: Penalty Kick
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