Articles in the Law 20: Scrum Category
USA Rugby Review: Ball Out
Posted by IRB Laws on January 24th, 2010The 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. Read More →
USA Rugby Review: The Scrum
Posted by IRB Laws on January 24th, 2010The 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. Read More →
Law 20: Scrum – Definitions
Posted by IRB Laws on July 9th, 2009The purpose of the scrum is to restart play quickly, safely and fairly, after a minor infringement or a stoppage.
20.1 Forming a Scrum
Posted by IRB Laws on July 9th, 2009(a) Where the scrum takes place. The place for a scrum is where the infringement or stoppage happened, or as near to it as is practicable in the field of play, unless otherwise stated in Law.
20.2 Front-Row Players' Positions
Posted by IRB Laws on July 9th, 2009(a) All players in a position to shove. When a scrum has formed, the body and feet of each front row player must be in a normal position to make a forward shove.
Penalty: Free Kick
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