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Home  Touch Rugby - 2a
SITUATION 4:6
In Sudden Death Extra Time, when both teams must have possession before a result can
be declared, the team tapping off scores within its first set of touches. The team scored
against taps off and an opponent tries to intercept a pass but drops the ball. Is the ball
therefore declared "dead" and the game ended?
DECISION
Yes as the team had possession and subsequently lost it
SITUATION 4:7
A team taps off in extra time and scores a touchdown. The other team then taps off and
whilst attempting to score has the ball knocked to the ground (either deliberate knocked
down or an attempt to intercept). Does this constitute as possession to the defending team
and therefore a loss of possession to the attacking team thus ending the game.
DECISION
Yes as the team had possession and subsequently lost it
SITUATION 4:8
In Sudden Death Extra Time, when both teams must have possession before a result can
be declared, the team tapping off has a pass intercepted. The player in possession when
making a pass has it in turn intercepted resulting in a touchdown being claimed. What
happens next ?
DECISION
The Touchdown is awarded and the game concludes as both have had possession. - Rule
4.8 (ii).
SITUATION 4:9
In Sudden Death Extra Time, when both teams must have possession before a result can
be declared, what happens when both teams score with their first set of six touches and the
team that recommences after the scores are level scores from the tap off.
DECISION
The game is concluded and the team that last scored is declared the winner.
SITUATION 4:10
A team taps off in extra time and whilst attempting to score has a defender infringe the
rules thus allowing a penalty to be awarded to the attacking team. Does this action negate
possession to the defending team for the purpose of declaring a winner if the attacking
team with its next set of six touches scores a touchdown.
DECISION
No. The defending team was never in possession therefore they are allowed to tap off.
SITUATION 4:11
In the Drop Off when team numbers comes down to three (3) players only, what happens
if the referee sends off a player from one of the teams for the remainder of the game ?
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DECISION
The game is abandoned and the non-offending team is declared the winner. - See Rule 5
RN A applies. Three in the Drop Off is the minimum number allowed.
SITUATION 4:12
A team with only five players sustains an injury to one of their players and finishes the
game with only four players. At the commencement of the Drop Off only four players from
that team take the field, the injured player cannot recover. What happens after the first two
minute segment has elapsed, does the team with four players have to drop off a player?
DECISION
The team with four players were "deemed" to have commenced the drop off with five
players for the first two minutes; therefore after the two-minute segment they may retain
the same number of players as their opponents.
SITUATION 4:13
A team with only five players sustains an injury to one of their players and finishes the
game with only four players. At the commencement of the Drop Off only four players from
that team take the field. If the fifth player sufficiently recovers, can they take the field
before the first of the two-minute segments elapses?
DECISION
The injured player may take the field at any time provided the maximum number allowed
for that team is not exceeded. In this case the player may take the field as no player from
that team was dismissed for the remainder of the game and therefore both team can have
equal numbers.
SITUATION 4:14
A team plays the whole game with only five players and at the conclusion of the game the
score is drawn. A Drop Off is required to determine a winner. In what order does the team
with only five players drop off a player? Do they wait until both teams have five players or
do they have to go down to three before both teams have equal numbers?
DECISION
During the Drop Off the team with six players will drop a player off after the first period of
time, while the team with five players will not drop off a player until the second period of
time has elapsed.
SITUATION 4:15
A team with only five players for the whole game commences the Drop Off to determine
the winner. The Rule states the referee will ..."then signal to each team to reduce their
playing strength by one player to five (5) onfield players..." Does that means the team
already with only five players has to reduce their number by one (1).
DECISION
See Situation 4:13 - the same principle must apply. The team does not have to reduce its
playing numbers to commence the Drop Off. You can also see from the Rule itself that
playing number at the commencement of the Drop Off (with all other things being equal) is
five onfield players.
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SITUATION 4:16
A team has only five players and has a player sent off for the remainder of the game. The
scores are level at full time and a drop off is employed to decide the winner. How is the
team affected that are now down to only four players?
DECISION
The team with only five players will play the drop off with one less player than their
opponents, that is, four v five then three v four. At the completion of four minutes extra
time the team with three players cannot reduce its number to two. So that the non-
offending team is not penalised for the indiscretion of its opponents, the game will
continue at three v four until a result is reached.
SITUATION 4:17
A team has only five players and has a player sent off for the remainder of the game. The
scores are level at full time and a drop off is employed to decide the winner. How is the
team affected that are now down to only four players?
DECISION
The team with only four players will play the drop off with two less players than their
opponents, that is, three v five. At the completion of two minutes extra time the team with
three players cannot reduce its number to two but their opponents must drop off a player
so the situation is three on four. There will be no further drop off of player at this point. So
that the non-offending team is not penalised for the indiscretion of its opponents, the game
will continue at three v four until a result is reached.
SITUATION 4:18
In the wet a player in possession dives for the scoreline and lands about a metre short but
his momentum carries him across the scoreline. Would a touchdown be awarded?
DECISION
Provided the player retained possession of the ball, a touchdown would be awarded. - See
Rule 4 PN B.
RULE 5 - TEAM COMPOSITION AND SUBSTITUTION
1
Number of Players. A Team consists of fourteen (14) players, no more than six
(6) of whom are allowed on the field at any time.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team at the position of the ball at the
time the offence is identified.
2
Mixed Competition. In mixed competitions, the maximum number of males
allowed on the field of play is three (3). The minimum male requirement on the
field of play is one (1).
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team at the position of the ball at the
time the offence is identified.
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3
Substitution. Players may substitute at any time in accordance with the
interchange procedure. There is no limit to the number of times a player may
interchange.
4
Interchange Procedure. Substitute players must remain in their interchange area
for the duration of the match. All interchanges must occur at or within the team's
Interchange Area, and only after the substituted player has crossed the boundaries
and entered the Interchange Area. All interchanges must be made on the one side
of the field and without delay.
Physical contact does not have to be made between interchanging players, and
players leaving or entering the field shall not hinder or obstruct play and must enter
from an onside position. Following the scoring of a touchdown, players may
interchange at will without having to wait for the substituted player to enter the
interchange area.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team five (5) metres infield from
where the substituted player left the field or where the substituting player entered the field,
whichever is the greater advantage.
PLAYER NOTES
A.
Although a team consists of fourteen (14) players, a minimum of four (4) is
required for the match to continue. All players who are involved in the match both
on and off the field of play are under the direct control of the referee.
B.
Female players in mixed competition may play in any team positions. Male players
may interchange with female players providing Rule 5.2 applies.
C.
Attacking and defending players must interchange in accordance with Rule 5.4.
Intending substitutes must not voluntarily remain off the field.
REFEREE NOTE
A.
Should the number of players on the field from one team fall below four (4), the
match is finished and the non-offending team is declared the winner. This applies if
players have been dismissed for the remainder of the match, but not for injuries or
dismissals for a period of time.
B.
Players who arrive late may enter the field immediately, providing their team does
not already have six (6) players on the field.
Explanation and Interpretations - Rule 5
SITUATION 5:1
A team has a player sent off for a period of time. The player moves to a position beyond
his team's attacking scoreline. After a period of time, the referee signals to the dismissed
player that he can return to the game. Instead, another player joins the team (irrespective
of field position). Is such a substitution allowable?
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DECISION
Yes. The dismissed player is not in the field of play and may be replaced at any time after
being recalled to the game by the referee. Usual interchange procedures do not apply
except with respect to replacing from an onside position.
SITUATION 5:2
A player in possession running downfield is touched with no team mate close by. The
player effects a Rollball and is substituted as per the interchange rule. The substitute player
takes the field and moves directly into the half position. Is such an interchange allowed and
can the new player take on the role of half.
DECISION
Provided the interchange procedure is in accordance with the rules, the player taking the
filed can assume any position they like, including the half role. Although the substituting
player is replacing the player who performed the Rollball (and the person performing the
Rollball cannot pick up the ball), they are not the same person so the new player is entitled
to go into half.
SITUATION 5:3
In a drop off when there are only three players per team, can a player in possession after
being touched (with no team mate close by) effect a quick Rollball and immediately be
substituted ? Can the substitute player take the field and move directly into the half
position?
DECISION
The fact that this action happens in the Drop Off has no differing effect to the decision in
5:2. Provided the interchange procedure is in accordance with the rules, the player taking
the field can assume any position they like, including the half.
SITUATION 5:4
In mixed team what is the minimum team composition for a game to commence ?
DECISION
There are several combinations:-
One (1) male and three (3) females
Two (2) males and two (2) females
Three (3) males and one (1) female
SITUATION 5:5
In mixed team what are the possible team compositions for the six players on the field?
DECISION
There are several combinations:-
One (1) male and five (5) females
Two (2) males and four (4) females
Three (3) males and three (3) females
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SITUATION 5:6
In mixed team what are the possible team compositions for the twelve players in the team?
DECISION
There are many combinations, remembering always that only three (3) males are allowed
on the field at any one time, and that a minimum of four (4) players must be on the field: -
One (1) male and eleven (11) females and in any combination downwards to Eleven (11)
males and one (1) female.
SITUATION 5:7
In a mixed game, a male player gets sent off for a period of time, thus leaving 3 females
and two males. On the next interchange the coach replaces a female with a male player
leaving two females and 3 males. When the referee calls the player back onto the field the
coach then replaces that player with a female. Is this allowed?
DECISION
Yes, A coach can vary the composition of his mixed team in any combination provide the
maximum number of males and minimum number of females is not breached.
SITUATION 5:8
In a mixed game, a male player gets sent off for the remainder of the game, thus leaving 3
females and two males. On the next interchange the coach replaces a female with a male
player leaving two females and 3 males. Is this allowed?
DECISION
Yes, A coach can vary the composition of his mixed team in any combination provide the
maximum number of males and minimum number of females is not breached
SITUATION 5:9
A winger on the sideline is being guarded heavily, (man on man with blocked out
style defence), by two defenders near the attacking scoreline. The winger steps out of the
field of play, and runs around the witches hat back into the touchdown zone, and the
player in possession passes the ball to the winger, who scores. Is this allowable
DECISION
Yes the referee would award a touchdown considering all other facts. The general rule
from the past about players standing outside of the field then joining the play related to
deliberate act of melding in with the substitute players walking up and down the sideline.
With the interchange box this has somewhat been eliminated (except for the interchange
box area) but the action in this situation is not deliberate in remaining outside the filed of
play.
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RULE 6 - COMMENCEMENT AND RECOMMENCEMENT OF
PLAY
1
The Toss. Team captains are to toss the coin in the presence of the referee with the
winning captain's team receiving possession for the commencement of the first
half, the choice of direction for the first half and the choice of Interchange areas
for the duration of the match, including extra time.
2
Attacking Team. The attacking team is to start the match with a tap at the centre
of the halfway line following the indication to commence play from the referee. All
players of the attacking team are to remain in an onside position until the ball has
been tapped.
RULING - A change of possession at the centre of the halfway line.
3
Method. The tap is taken by placing the ball on the ground at or behind the mark,
releasing both hands from the ball, tapping the ball with either foot a distance of
not more than one (1) metre, and retrieving the ball cleanly. Any player of the
attacking team may take the tap. Any onside player of the attacking team may
retrieve the ball once the tap has been taken.
RULING - A change of possession at the mark for the tap.
4
Defending Team. All players of the defending team are required to retire a
distance of not less then ten (10) metres from the mark for the tap. Defending
players may move forward of their positions once the ball has been tapped with the
foot.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the attacking team along a line ten (10) metres directly
forward of the original mark.
5
Recommencement of Play. For the recommencement of play following a half-
time break, teams shall change directions and the team losing the toss is to start the
match with a tap as described in Rules 6.2 and 6.3. For the recommencement of
play following the scoring of a touchdown, the team against which the score was
made is to recommence play as described in Rules 6.2 and 6.3.
6
Kicking. The ball cannot be kicked or played with the foot except when taking a
tap or a Rollball. The half may use the foot to control the ball.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team at the position where the ball
made contact with the foot.
PLAYER NOTES
A.
A player taking the tap may face any direction to take the tap and may be forward
of the halfway line.
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B.
The player taking the tap is to wait until the referee indicates the mark prior to
tapping the ball.
C.
Players may take the ball behind the mark for a tap up to a maximum of ten (10)
metres. No sideways movement from the mark is allowed.
REFEREE NOTES
A.
Referees are to ensure that there is minimum delay between the scoring of a
touchdown and the recommencement of play.
B.
Referees should penalise players who attempt to delay play following a touchdown.
If the team scored against causes the delay, the penalty should be awarded from the
centre of the halfway line. If the team who scored is causing the delay, the penalty
should be awarded at a mark ten (10) metres forward of the halfway line.
Explanation and Interpretations - Rule 6
SITUATION 6:1
A team is awarded a penalty and decides to take the ball back ten (10) metres from the
mark. How close to where the tap is being taken, can the defending team move?
DECISION
The defending team cannot move within ten metres of the MARK indicated by the referee,
until the ball has been tapped (Rule 6.4). The fact the attacking team can move the ball up
to ten metres behind the mark (Rule 6 Player Note C), does not allow the defence to move
any closer than ten metres from the MARK as indicated by the referee.
RULE 7 - POSSESSION
1
General. Providing other Rules do not apply, the team with the ball is entitled to
six (6) touches prior to changing possession with the opposing team.
2
Changeover Procedure. Following the sixth touch or the loss of possession due
to any other means, players of the team losing possession are to hand, or pass the
ball to the nearest opposition player, or place the ball on the ground at the mark
without delay. Attacking players who request the ball are to be given the ball.
Players are not to delay the changeover procedure.
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team ten (10) metres forward of the
mark for the change of possession or penalty.
3
Ball to Ground. If the ball is dropped to the ground a change of possession
results. The mark for a change of possession is where the ball first pitches or where
the attacking player dropped or passed the ball, whichever is of greater advantage
to the team gaining possession.
4
Mishandled Ball. If a player mishandles the ball and providing the ball does not go
to ground, play is to continue.
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5
Intercepts. Intercepts by onside defending players are allowed. Following an
intercept, play continues until the first touch is effected, a touchdown is scored, or
a stoppage occurs as a result of other actions.
PLAYER NOTES
A.
Should a touch be effected on a player in possession while the ball may not be
physically in the hands (e.g. while juggling or trying to maintain control), the touch
is to count.
B.
Providing the same player retrieves the ball prior to it going to ground, any knock
forward resultant from an intercept is allowed.
REFEREE NOTES
A.
Referees are to be aware of players deliberately attempting to delay play during
normal changeover procedures.
B.
If a ball contacts the ground while still under the control of a player (e.g. falling
over) a change of possession DOES NOT result and play is to continue.
C.
Players may intercept behind the defending scoreline. If a player in possession is
touched or effects a touch whilst on or behind their defending scoreline the touch
counts and play is restarted with a Rollball five (5) metres forward of the scoreline
from where the player was touched.
Explanation and Interpretations - Rule 7
SITUATION 7:1
A player in possession while attempting to score a touchdown touches the ground with the
ball (but does not release it) short of the scoreline.
DECISION
No touch count: Play on. - Rule 7; Referee Note B.
SITUATION 7:2
After a player scores a touchdown should they have to pick up the ball and give it to the
opposition?
DECISION
It is not compulsory for the scorer to pick up the ball and hand it to the opposition. If
directed to do so by the referee the player must comply BUT this direction should only be
given if the opposition players have not chased and are near halfway waiting for the
restart.
SITUATION 7:3
A 'dead-heat' for say a defender attempting an intercept and an attacking player trying to
catch the ball. Who gets possession ?
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DECISION
Unless the defender clearly has their hands on the ball first then the attacking team is
deemed not to have lost possession.
RULE 8 - PASSING
1
General. A player in possession may pass, flick, knock, throw or otherwise
deliver the ball to any other onside player in the attacking team.
2
Forward Pass. A player in possession is not to pass, flick, knock, throw or
otherwise propel the ball in a forward direction (See Player Notes to Rule 7).
RULING - A penalty awarded to the non-offending team at the mark where the ball was
passed, flicked, knocked, thrown or otherwise propelled forward.
3
Passing into Opposition. A player who passes the ball at or towards a defending
player and thereby causes the ball to go to ground shall lose possession. However,
if the defending player attempts to catch the ball or play at the ball and the ball
goes to ground, the attacking team retains possession. Play is restarted at the mark
where the ball goes to ground or at a position of best advantage to the non
offending team. The touch count is restarted.
PLAYER NOTES
A.
A player who, in attempting to control the ball, juggles or knocks the ball forward,
is not to be penalised, provided the player regathers the ball. (See Player Notes to
Rule 7).
REFEREE NOTES
A.
A Penalty is to result from a forward pass even if the receiver was in an onside
position prior to the pass.
B.
Referees are to be aware of players who make any deliberate passes at an opposing
player, especially on the fifth (5th) touch.
C.
Forward passes are to be penalised even if the ball goes to ground or if it is the last
touch.
Explanation and Interpretations - Rule 8
SITUATION 8:1
Player in possession juggles the ball forward. It goes from the original player to a team
mate who was onside. Is this allowed?
DECISION
Forward pass. - Rule 8.2
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