Articles in the IRB Rugby Laws Category
16.1 Forming a Ruck
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009(a) Where can a ruck take place. A ruck can take place only in the field of play.
(b) How can a ruck form. Players are on their feet. At least one player must be in physical contact with an opponent. The ball is on the ground.
16.2 Joining a Ruck
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009(a) All players forming, joining or taking part in a ruck must have their heads and shoulders no lower than their hips.
Penalty: Free Kick
16.3 Rucking
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009(a) Players in a ruck must endeavour to stay on their feet.
Penalty: Penalty Kick
16.4 Other Ruck Offences
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009(a) Players must not return the ball into a ruck.
Penalty: Free Kick
16.5 Offside at the Ruck
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009(a) The offside line. There are two offside lines parallel to the goal lines, one for each team. Each offside line runs through the hindmost foot of the hindmost player in the ruck. If the hindmost foot of the hindmost player is on or behind the goal line, the offside line for the defending team is the goal line.
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