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| IRB LAW of the WEEK |
LAWS OF THE GAME RUGBY UNION 2011
Law 10 Foul Play
p. 62
DEFINITIONS
Foul play is anything a player does within the playing enclosure that is against
the letter and spirit of the Laws of the Game. It includes obstruction, unfair play,
repeated infringements, dangerous play and misconduct which is prejudicial to
the Game.
10.4 (Just so you guys know you're not to play too rough)
(e) Dangerous tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously.
Sanction: Penalty kick
A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even
if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent’s neck or
head is dangerous play.
Sanction: Penalty kick (OR A RED/YELLOW CARD AND SENT OFF)
A ‘stiff-arm tackle’ is dangerous play. A player makes a stiff-arm tackle when using a stiff arm
to strike an opponent.
Sanction: Penalty kick
Playing a player without the ball is dangerous play.
Sanction: Penalty kick
A player must not tackle an opponent whose feet are off the ground.
Sanction: Penalty kick
Law 10 Foul Play
p. 62
DEFINITIONS
Foul play is anything a player does within the playing enclosure that is against
the letter and spirit of the Laws of the Game. It includes obstruction, unfair play,
repeated infringements, dangerous play and misconduct which is prejudicial to
the Game.
10.4 (Just so you guys know you're not to play too rough)
(e) Dangerous tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously.
Sanction: Penalty kick
A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even
if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent’s neck or
head is dangerous play.
Sanction: Penalty kick (OR A RED/YELLOW CARD AND SENT OFF)
A ‘stiff-arm tackle’ is dangerous play. A player makes a stiff-arm tackle when using a stiff arm
to strike an opponent.
Sanction: Penalty kick
Playing a player without the ball is dangerous play.
Sanction: Penalty kick
A player must not tackle an opponent whose feet are off the ground.
Sanction: Penalty kick