Articles in the IRB Rugby Laws Category
6.A.13 Player Sent-Off
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009If a player is sent off the referee gives the match organiser a written report on the foul play infringement as soon as possible.
6.B.1 Appointing Touch Judges and Assistant Referees
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009There are two touch judges or two assistant referees for every match. Unless they have been appointed by or under the authority of the match organiser, each team provides a touch judge.
6.B.2 Replacing a Touch Judge or Assistant Referee
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009The match organiser may nominate a person to act as a replacement for the referee, the touch judges or assistant referees. This person is called the reserve touch judge or reserve assistant referee and stands in the perimeter area.
6.B.3 Control of Touch Judges and Assistant Referees
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009The referee has control over both touch judges or assistant referees. The referee may tell them what their duties are, and may overrule their decisions. If a touch judge is unsatisfactory the referee may ask that the touch judge be replaced. If the referee believes a touch judge is guilty of misconduct, the referee has power to send the touch judge off and make a report to the match organiser.
6.B.4 Where the Touch Judges or Assistant Referees Should Be
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009(a) There is one touch judge or assistant referee on each side of the ground. The touch judge or assistant referee remains in touch except when judging a kick at goal. When judging a kick at goal the touch judges or assistant referees stand in in-goal behind the goal posts.
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