Kicking the ball in a ruck

22 Jun 2016 by Melanie Schoppe

All,

Clarification from USA rugby via World Rugby.

Asked World Rugby to clarify kicking the ball in a ruck and provide appropriate wording for clarification:

KICKING THE BALL IN A RUCK:
1. If a player is part of the ruck he may attempt to kick the ball:
1. If he makes contact with a player on the ground which results in foul play, the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.
2. If he kicks the ball out of the scrumhalf’s hands the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.
2. If a player is not part of the ruck and then steps over or comes around the side of the ruck and kicks the ball:
1. PK and possibly suspension.
2. If he makes contact with a player on the ground which results in foul play, the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.
3. If he kicks the ball out of the scrumhalf’s hands the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.