Law

Grades Applicable

Application

Tackle Height 

All Grades

All tackles must target, and initially contact below the sternum. i.e., “the tummy” or below – Sanction PK

If a second tackler arrives, this player will be subject to the standard high tackle rugby law (no higher than the shoulder line of the ball carrier) – Sanction PK

If two or more tacklers arrive at the same time, at least one must target and initially contact below the sternum i.e., “the tummy” or below, whilst the other/s will be subject to the existing high tackle rugby law (no higher than the shoulder line of the ball carrier) – Sanction PK

Offside at Scrum

All Grades

If the halfback of the team not in possession of the ball at a scrum opts to stay in a position at the tunnel, they must remain within 1m of the scrum and may not advance past the tunnel until the scrum has ended – Sanction PK

Scrum Push - 1.5m

Non-Premier Senior Rugby

1.5m maximum push unless within 5m of the goal line – Sanction FK