Articles in the Law 15: Tackle: Ball carrier Brought to the Ground Category
IRB Ruling: Law 15.6 (c) the Tackle
Posted by IRB Laws on March 11th, 2010The 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.
USA Rugby Review: The Tackle
Posted by IRB Laws on January 24th, 2010The 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. This standard should be applied in the RSL 2010. Read More →
Law 15: Tackle: Ball Carrier Brought to Ground – Definitions
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009A tackle occurs when the ball carrier is held by one or more opponents and is
brought to ground.
A ball carrier who is not held is not a tackled player and a tackle has not taken
place.
15.1 Where Can a Tackle Take Place
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009A tackle can only take place in the field of play.
15.2 When a Tackle Cannot Take Place
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009When the ball carrier is held by one opponent and a team-mate binds on to that ball carrier, a maul has been formed and a tackle cannot take place.
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