LEVEL 1
LAW THEORY
AND
GAME MANAGEMENT
EXAMINATION
2010
AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION
LEVEL 1 LAW THEORY AND GAME MANAGEMENT EXAMINATION 2010
This examination is comprised of questions on the Laws of the Game and aspects of game
management that are applicable to the role of the referee during a match. The examination is primarily
used as part of the assessment for candidates for Level 1 referee accreditation, although any individual
may undertake the examination.
NOTES:
1. All questions assume there is no advantage (unless otherwise specified)
2. All questions refer to Senior Law unless specifically identified as otherwise (i.e. U19 Laws).
3. There are also questions relating to information provided in the Foundation Course material.
4. The Law or other reference for each question is shown to the right of each question.
5. All questions are based on 2010 Laws.
6. Law books and notes may be used when completing the examination.
7. Laws of the Game and other resources are available on line at http://tinyurl.com/rugbylaws2010
8. There are multiple choice, true/false and ‘mix and match’ questions.
9. There is only one correct answer for each question.
10. All questions are worth one mark each and the pass level for the examination is 90%.
11. The examination is divided into the following 5 sections:
• Section 1 – Laws 1 - 6
• Section 2 – Laws 7 – 10, 12
• Section 3 – Laws 14 –17
• Section 4 – Laws 11, 13, 18, 21, 22
• Section 5 – Laws 19, 20
12. Once you have completed the exam you will need to submit the answer sheet (located at the back
of the examination paper) to the Referee Manager / Referee Development Officer in your state for
marking.
13. You should retain the question paper for future reference and for follow up in relation to the exam.
The structure of this examination has been adopted to enable the exam to be undertaken on-line. If you
wish to complete the examination in this manner you should contact your state Referee Manager /
Referee Development Officer.
The assistance of Jamie McGregor and Tim Wills (ARU) is acknowledged for updating this examination,
as is the assistance of Andrew Cole and Ron Mancell for reviewing the examination.
Warren Robilliard
Coach Education Manager
Australian Rugby Union
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SECTION 1
Laws 1-6
1
Which of the following should the referee include in his pre-match preparation?
a
b
c
d
e
2
3
5
6
a
b
c
Explain all the Laws to the players
Tell the players what his personal style of refereeing is
Quickly take the players through the safety aspects of the game (scrum, etc)
and then briefly talk to the captains
d
Take 10 minutes to explain to the players how he expects them to play the
game
Actual time is:
Found.
Defn.
The time in each half of the match
The scheduled total time to be played for the match
The elapsed time in the match including injury and other time lost
The time played excluding time lost for any reason
The Field of Play is the area bounded by:
a
b
c
Found.
5 minutes prior to kick-off
1 hour prior to kick-off
4 hours prior to kick-off
At the scheduled kick-off time
When talking to the players prior to the match, the referee should:
a
b
c
d
Found.
Talk to both teams regarding scrum engagements and other safety matters
Inspect the players' clothing and gear
Stand in the middle of the field and wait for the teams to come onto the field
Inspect the ground for safety issues, ground markings, etc.
Make sure he has two Touch Judges and/or Assistant Referees and talk to
them about their roles
Before a match, the referee should, when possible, arrive at the ground:
a
b
c
d
4
Hydration and stretching
Talk to the referee coach (if present)
Mentally review issues from his previous game
Think about game expectations and how the teams might play
All of the above
Which of the following should the referee not do before a game?
a
b
c
d
e
Found.
1
The goal-lines and the touch-lines
The dead-ball lines and the touch-lines
The 22m lines and the half-way line
7
True or False? If either team has objections about the ground or the way it is
marked out they must tell the referee before the match starts.
1
8
True or False? The touch-line is part of the Playing Area.
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SECTION 1 (ctd)
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If time expires, in which situation would the referee rule half-time or full-time and not
let play continue:
a
b
c
d
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11
One team is in the middle of an attacking movement
The ball has been kicked dead
A mark, free kick or penalty kick has been awarded
The referee has already awarded a scrum or line-out
Time keeping for the game can be carried out by:
a
b
c
d
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15 minutes actual time
15 minutes playing time
10 minutes actual time
10 minutes playing time
12
True or False? According to the U19 Law Variations, if a team nominates 22
players, there must be at least six players who are suitably trained to play in the
front row.
13
A game is being played under Law 3.4 (ie not with rolling substitutions).
Match the terms on the left with the definitions on the right.
1 Replaced Player
A Player replaced for tactical reasons.
This player can only return to the
game under certain circumstances.
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5
The Referee
An official time-keeper
The Touch Judges or Assistant Referees
All of the above
The time limit for a player to return to the Playing Area after he has been in the
blood-bin is:
a
b
c
d
5
2
Substituted Player
B
Player who comes on to the field to
replace someone with a bleeding or
open wound.
3
Temporary Replacement
C
Player replaced due to injury. This
player cannot return to the game
under any circumstances.
In a game being played under Law 3.4 (ie not with rolling substitutions) and under
the U19 Law Variations, a Substituted Player:
a May not return to the field
b May only return to the field to replace a bleeding player
c
May only return to the field if he is a front-row player
d May replace an injured player
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U19
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SECTION 1 (ctd)
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An uncontested scrum is the same as a normal scrum, except:
a
b
The No. 8 cannot pick up the ball from the back of the scrum and attack
There is no contest for the ball, the team throwing in the ball must win it, and
neither team is allowed to push
c
d
The team throwing in the ball can push, to make winning the ball easier
All of the above
A front-row player is sent-off or temporarily suspended. There is no other player on
the field who is suitably trained to replace him in the front row, but there is a suitably
trained substitute on the bench. In these circumstances:
a
b
c
d
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18
19
20
No replacement is allowed and non-contested scrums result
6
A Touch Judge or Assistant Referee signals the ball is in touch
An Assistant Referee reports on an act of foul play
The referee cannot alter his decision under any circumstances
Both a) and b) are correct
At the end of the match, the referee should:
a
b
c
d
e
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The front-rower is not able to be replaced
The suitably trained front-rower will replace him without another player leaving
the field
Another player of the team will leave the field to allow the suitably trained frontrower to take the field
The referee can alter his decision if:
a
b
c
d
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Found.
Rush to his car and leave the ground immediately
Leave the ground with the players and thank the captains
Talk to the referee coach about his game
Re-hydrate
All except a) above
The ball is stationary on the ground in the in-goal area. A spectator kicks the ball
away from a defending player before he can ground it. An attacking player then
grounds the ball. What is the correct decision?
a
b
c
Award a try to the attacking team
Award a touch-down to the defending team
Award a 5m scrum opposite where the spectator kicked the ball, with the
attacking team to throw in the ball
d
Award a 5m scrum opposite where the ball was grounded, with the attacking
team to throw in the ball
Match the steps on the left with the actions on the right. When the referee makes a
decision and needs to communicate this to the players, the correct sequence he
should use is:
1
Step One
A
2
3
Step Two
Step Three
B
C
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Found.
Briefly explain his decision to the
players
Blow the whistle to stop play
Give a signal to indicate the decision
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SECTION 2
Laws 7-10, 12
21
When the Referee observes an infringement by a player (except dangerous play), the
referee should:
a
b
c
Found.
Immediately blow his whistle and award a scrum or penalty kick
Simply allow play to continue
Communicate to the players that he has seen the infringement by calling
"Advantage!" and signal advantage with his arm
22
True or False? If the ball is thrown into a scrum and it comes out either end of the
tunnel, the referee should repack the scrum with the same team to throw in.
8
23
Advantage cannot be played when:
8
a
b
c
d
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The ball or a player carrying it touches the Referee
The scrum collapses before the ball is out or a player in a scrum is lifted in the air
The ball does not travel 10 metres on the full at a kick-off
Only a) and b) are correct
The referee sees a player knock-on, and plays advantage to the non-offending team. In Found.
which of the scenarios below might the Referee call "Advantage over!" and play on?
a
The non-offending team has time and space to use the ball as they wish, roughly
equivalent to what they would have received from a scrum
b
c
d
The non-offending team kicks the ball into touch 60m downfield
The non-offending team clearly breaks their opponents' defensive line
All of the above scenarios
25
True or False? The goal-kicker has up to 2 minutes after a try is scored to attempt a
conversion kick.
9
26
If the defending team incorrectly charge a conversion kick, the referee should award a
second kick from:
9
a
b
c
d
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The same place and allow the defending team to charge the kick
The same place and not allow the defending team to charge the kick
In front of the goal posts and allow the defending team to charge the kick
In front of the goal posts and not allow the defending team to charge the kick
True or False? In order to award a penalty try, the referee must be certain that a try
would have been scored by one team, if not for foul play by the opposing team.
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SECTION 2(ctd)
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A player in centre field and 30m from his opponents' goal-line kicks the ball and is latetackled (at Point A). The ball lands 10m from his opponents' goal-line and 5m in from
the touch-line (at Point B). The place for the penalty should be:
a
b
c
d
e
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Where the ball was kicked (Point A)
Where the ball landed (Point B)
In line with where the ball landed, 15m in from touch (Point C)
At the option of the non-offending team, either Point A or Point B
At the option of the non-offending team, either Point A or Point C
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If an incident of foul play occurs after the ball has gone into touch-in-goal, the Referee
should:
a Award a penalty kick 5m from the goal-line and 5m from the touch-line
b Award a penalty kick 5m from the goal-line and 15m from the touch-line
c Award a penalty kick where play would next restart (at the place for the 5m scrum
or on the 22m-line)
d Restart play with a 22m drop-out
10
30
The Referee awards a penalty kick (at Point A), but before the kick is taken the
offending team is guilty of further misconduct (at Point B). The Referee should now
award the penalty at which point?
10
a
b
c
d
The mark of the original infringement (Point A)
The mark of the subsequent infringement (Point B)
10 metres in front of the original mark (Point C)
10 metres in front of the place of the subsequent infringement (Point D)
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SECTION 2 (ctd)
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Match the scenario on the left with the most appropriate action on the right.
1
2
3
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35
The referee cautions (yellow card) and
temporarily suspends the offending player
for 10 minutes, and awards a penalty to
the non-offending team
C
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Allow play to continue and speak to the offender on the run
Award a free kick to the non-offending team
Award a penalty kick to the non-offending team
a
b
c
Award a line-out to the non-offending team
Award a free-kick to the non-offending team
Award a penalty kick to the non-offending team in line with where the ball was
knocked or thrown into touch, 5m in from the touch-line
d
Award a penalty kick to the non-offending team in line with where the ball was
knocked or thrown into touch, 15m in from the touch-line
If an attacking player without the ball moves or stands in front of a team-mate carrying
the ball, preventing opponents from tackling the ball-carrier:
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10
A free kick is awarded to the defending team
A penalty kick is awarded to the defending team
Play on
When play in a game gets heated, which of the following techniques can a referee use
to assist with the management of the players?
a
b
c
d
e
f
10
Allow play to continue and speak to the offender on the run
Award a free kick to the non-offending team
Award a penalty kick to the non-offending team
If a player deliberately knocks or throws the ball into touch, the referee should:
a
b
c
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A player who is off-side at a maul
tackles an opposing player who
does not have the ball
The referee sends the offending player off
(red card), and awards a penalty to the
non-offending team
If a player tackles or pulls the feet of an opponent who is jumping for the ball in general
play, the Referee should:
a
b
c
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The referee admonishes the offending
player, and awards a penalty to the nonoffending team
If a player charges into a ruck or maul without binding onto a player in the ruck or maul,
the Referee should:
a
b
c
33
A player returns to the field after a A
temporary suspension, and
commits another cautionable
offence
A player who has already been
B
admonished by the referee commits
their 3rd ruck infringement in the
space of 10 minutes
10
Found.
Slow the game down by taking more time to set scrums, line-outs, etc.
Blow the play up quickly when players are on the ground
Use the captains to assist in player management
Penalise marginal incidents of foul play
Caution and temporarily suspend (yellow card) offending players
All of the above
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SECTION 2 (ctd)
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In a game of U15s age group or older, played according to Australian U19 Law
variations, a cautioned player (yellow card) is temporarily suspended for:
a
b
c
d
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39
40
5 minutes and a replacement is allowed
5 minutes and a replacement is not allowed
10 minutes and a replacement is allowed
10 minutes and a replacement is not allowed
If the referee sends a player off, what must he do after the game?
a
b
c
d
a
Award a 5m scrum opposite the place of the knock-on, with the defending team
to throw the ball into the scrum
b
c
d
Award a 22m drop-out to the defending team
Play on, as a knock-on cannot occur in the in-goal area
Award a 5m scrum opposite the place of the knock-on, with the attacking team to
throw the ball into the scrum
Match the scenarios on the left with the most appropriate actions on the right.
2
3
Found.
Complete a send-off report and submit it to the Union responsible for the game
Telephone the details of the send-off to his Referee Association
Simply tell the coach of the team that the player has been sent-off
Do nothing further if he decides that the send-off is sufficient punishment
If the attacking team knocks-on in the defending team's in-goal area, the Referee
should:
1
Aust U19
A player, who is not attempting to A
catch the ball, deliberately knocks
the ball towards his opponents'
dead ball-line
A player, who is attempting to catch B
the ball, knocks the ball towards his
opponents' dead ball-line
Play on
A player, who is not attempting to C
catch the ball, deliberately knocks
the ball towards his own dead ballline
Award a penalty kick to the nonoffending team
12
12
Award a scrum to the non-offending
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SECTION 3
Laws 14-17
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A player who is on the ground with the ball, when no tackle has taken place, must:
a
b
c
d
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43
a
Allow the first player to continue to play the ball with his hands
b
c
Call for the first player to take his hands off the ball
Award a Penalty kick against the opposing player for tackling a player without
the ball
Award a Penalty kick for handling the ball in a ruck
At a tackle, the responsibilities of the tackled player are to:
a
Play the ball immediately (release, or place in any direction, or pass)
b
c
Get to his feet straight away and continue running
Keep possession of the ball so that the defending team does not gain
possession
All of the above
d
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At a tackle, the responsibilities of the tackler are to:
a
b
c
d
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Hold the ball until one of his team mates arrives and then pass it to him
Immediately get up with the ball or pass or release the ball
Pull the ball nearer to his body to prevent an opponent from gaining possession
Crawl along the ground while holding the ball
Immediately after a tackle, the first arriving player on his feet gets his hands on the
ball. An opposing player makes physical contact with that player over the ball on
the ground. The Referee should:
d
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15 + IRB
Law
Ruling
15
15
Immediately release the tackled player
Immediately get up or move away from the tackled player and the ball
Get to his feet before attempting to play the ball
All of the above
Match the items on a referee's tackle "checklist" with the order in which the referee
should look for them.
1
First
A Tackled player plays the ball, then
gets to his feet or rolls away
2
Second
B Tackler releases tackled player, then
gets to his feet or rolls away
3
Third
C Players arriving at the tackle are
coming through the "gate" and are on
their feet
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SECTION 3 (ctd)
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In the diagram below, players of the team in possession must approach the tackle
from which direction?
a
Through the side of the tackle (Point A)
b
Through the "gate" closest to their team's goal-line (Point B)
c
Through the "gate" closest to their opponents' goal-line (Point C)
15
47
True or False? A player who makes a tackle and stays on his feet in the act of
making the tackle is not considered to be a “tackler”, and so cannot play the ball from
the tackled player’s side of the tackle.
15
48
For a tackle to take place, the following must occur:
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a
b
c
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Players from the attacking team at a ruck move past the attacking team's off-side line
and stand on the side of the ruck not fully bound to a player in the ruck. The Referee
should:
a
b
c
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16
Play on
Award a Free kick to the opposing team
Award a Penalty kick to the opposing team
If a player in the centre of a ruck attempts to win the ball by using his hands, the
Referee should:
a
b
c
d
16
Play on, as only defending players can be off-side at a ruck
Award a Penalty kick to the defending team if these players have an effect on
play
Award a scrum for accidental off-side, with the defending team to throw-in
The ball is still on the ground in a ruck. The half-back at the back of the ruck
dummies a pass as if the ball were out of the ruck. The referee should:
a
b
c
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The player with the ball must be brought to ground
The ball must touch the ground
The player with the ball must be brought to ground and be held by an opponent
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Play on
Award a Free kick to the opposing team
Award a Penalty kick to the opposing team
Award a scrum to the opposing team
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SECTION 3 (ctd)
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Through no fault of the tackler, the ball becomes unplayable in a ruck. The Referee
should:
a
Allow play to continue until the ball comes out
b
Award a scrum to the team moving forward immediately before the ball
became unplayable
c
Award a Free Kick to the team not in possession at the start of the ruck
d
If neither team is moving forward, award a scrum to the defending team
16
53
True or False? A player rucking for the ball must not ruck players who are on the
ground.
16
54
A ruck ends when:
a
b
c
d
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17
The team that was in possession when the maul stopped moving
The team that was not in possession when the maul stopped moving
The team that was in possession when the maul commenced
The team that was not in possession when the maul commenced
If a player joins a maul in front of his hindmost team-mate, the Referee should:
a
b
c
d
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Allow play to continue
Award a Free-kick
Award a Penalty kick
Award a scrum
A maul has stopped moving forward a second time, and the ball does not emerge
within a reasonable amount of time. Which team should be awarded a scrum?
a
b
c
d
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The ball is completely clear of the ruck
A player digging for the ball at the back of a ruck places their hands on the ball
Attacking players move past their off-side line toward the defensive line
The defending team calls "Hands on!" to the referee
If a maul is moving forward and a defending player deliberately causes the maul to
collapse, the referee should:
a
b
c
d
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16/17
17
Allow play to continue
Award a Free-kick
Award a Penalty kick
Award a scrum
58
True or False? A maul is formed when the ball-carrier and a team-mate are bound,
and the ball-carrier is held by just one opponent.
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Match the communication used by the referee with the phase of play being refereed.
1
"Release him!", "Roll away!",
"Play it!", "Through the gate!"
A
Ruck
2
"Hands off!", "Stay on your
feet!", "Ball only!", "Last feet!"
B
Maul
3
"Last feet!", "That's stopped
once!", "Use it or lose it!"
C
Tackle
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Found.
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SECTION 3(ctd)
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At a ruck and maul, the referee can best manage the play by being positioned:
a
b
c
d
Found.
On the defending team's off-side line (Point A)
On the centre line of the ruck or maul, facing the ruck or maul (Point B)
On the attacking team's off-side line (Point C)
A couple of metres back in a line directly behind the ruck or maul (Point D)
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SECTION 4
Laws 11, 13, 18, 21, 22
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The ball is kicked downfield. The defending full-back picks the ball up inside his team's
22m, and then runs into a team-mate who is coming back onside. No attacking player is
impeded, and the full-back is subsequently tackled. The referee should:
a
b
c
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63
11
Receives the ball and runs 5 metres with it
Intentionally touches the ball but does not catch it
Passes the ball to a team-mate
All of the above
Only a) and b)
An attacking player kicks the ball (at Point A). A team-mate is off-side in front of the
kicker (at Point B) and advances towards the ball, which lands inside the 22m-area (at
Point C). The Referee should:
a
b
c
d
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Award a free-kick to the opposing team
Award a penalty kick to the opposing team
Award a scrum to the opposing team
In general play, an off-side player (except a player who is off-side under the 10 metre
Law) can be put on-side by an opponent who:
a
b
c
d
e
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Award a scrum for accidental off-side where the contact occurred
Award a free-kick for accidental off-side where the contact occurred
Play on
If a player knocks-on and an off-side player of the same team deliberately plays the ball
and prevents an opponent from gaining an advantage, the referee should:
a
b
c
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11
Award a scrum where the offending team kicked the ball (Point A)
Award a penalty kick where the player was off-side (Point B)
Award a penalty kick where the ball landed (Point C)
Give the non-offending team the option of a) or b)
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SECTION 4 (ctd)
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How should the referee manage players who are in front of the kicker in general play?
a
b
c
d
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67
68
1
Ball does not go 10m, first played by
the receiving team
A
Play on
2
Ball kicked-off with a punt kick, not a
drop-kick
B
Scrum at the centre of half-way,
receiving team to throw-in
3
Kicker's team are in front of the kicker
C
Another kick-off, or a scrum at the
centre of half-way, receiving team to
throw-in
At a kick-off, the referee should generally position himself:
b
c
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In line with the player kicking the ball, so he can see if players are behind the ball
when kicked (Point A)
Several metres in front of half-way so he can get to where the ball will land quickly
(Point B)
On the touch line on the side towards which the ball looks like it will be kicked
(Point C)
From a kick-off, a player inside his own 22m area catches the ball on the full and calls
"Mark!". The referee should:
a
b
c
d
Found.
Generally in line with the ball
On the defending team's side, a few metres in front of the ball
On the attacking team's side, a few metres behind the ball
The ball is kicked-off. Match the possible scenario with the correct options provided to
the non-offending team by the Referee.
a
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Call for them to remain still, or move out of the 10m area
If they are put on-side by a team-mate or the opposition, let them know this
If they do not respond to communication, play advantage and penalise as
necessary
All of the above
In general play, which is the best position and running line for the referee to use?
a
b
c
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18
Award a scrum to the team that kicked the ball
Award a scrum to the team that caught the ball
Allow play to continue
Award a Mark
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SECTION 4 (ctd)
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True or False? A player can take a Mark inside the in-goal area.
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The Referee awards a free kick, which the non-offending team takes quickly. The ball is
passed to a player who drop-kicks the ball through the uprights and over the crossbar,
and the ball lands beyond the dead ball-line. The Referee should:
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a
b
c
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If a player is taking a kick at goal and the allowed time is likely to elapse before he
completes the kick, the Referee should:
a
b
c
73
75
1
The ball doesn't leave the hands A
of the half-back
Play on
2
The half-back is tackled by
B
opposition players who have not
retreated 10m
The half-back intentionally runs C
into players who are still retreating
Award a scrum to the other team
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Award another penalty kick, 10m in front
of the mark for the original penalty kick
When the ball goes into the in-goal area, the Referee should:
a
b
c
Aim to be in-goal as quickly as possible to make a decision without delay
Blow his whistle quickly if he cannot see the ball being grounded
Take his time getting into in-goal and allow the players to have a prolonged
wrestle for the ball
d
Both a) and b) are appropriate actions
From a 5m scrum, the ball is passed back by the defending half-back to a team-mate in
the in-goal area who attempts to kick the ball. An attacking player who was on-side runs
into the in-goal, charges the kick down and the ball goes dead. The Referee should:
a
b
c
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Allow the player as much time as he needs to complete the kick
Let the player continue and disallow the kick when time elapses
Let the player know that the time is running out to assist him to complete the kick
in the allowed time
The referee awards a penalty kick. The kick is taken quickly by the half-back of the nonoffending team. Match the scenarios below with the correct decision by the referee.
3
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Award the dropped-goal
Disallow the dropped-goal and award a 22m drop-out
Award a scrum at the place where the dropped goal was attempted
Found.
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Award a 22m drop-out to the defending team
Award a 5m scrum to the attacking team
Award a 5m scrum to the defending team
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SECTION 4 (ctd)
76
An attacking player knocks-on 2 metres from the defending team's goal-line. The ball
goes into the defending team's in-goal area where it is made dead. The Referee should:
a
b
c
d
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Award a scrum 5 metres from the goal-line in line with where the knock-on
occurred, with the defending team to throw-in the ball
Award a scrum 5 metres from the goal-line with the attacking team to throw-in
the ball
Award a scrum where the knock-on occurred with the defending team to throw-in
the ball
Award a 22m drop-out
From a kick in general play by the attacking team, the ball goes through the opposition
in-goal area and over the dead ball line. Play is restarted by:
a
b
c
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A 22m drop-out
A scrum where the ball was kicked
The non-kicking team have a choice of either a) or b)
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True or False? If a referee has doubt about which team first grounded the ball in the ingoal area, he should award a 22m drop-out to the defending team.
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A try may be scored if:
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a
b
c
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A player is tackled short of the goal-line, and the player's momentum carries him
over the goal-line
A player is tackled short of the goal-line, and the player immediately reaches out
and grounds the ball on the goal-line
Both a) and b) are correct
True or False? To score a try, a player who is holding the ball touches the ground with
the ball in his opponents' in-goal. No downward pressure is required.
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SECTION 5
Laws 19, 20
81 A player away from the line-of-touch takes a quick throw-in after two players from each
team arrive at the place for the line-out. The referee should:
a
b
Allow play to continue
Award a line-out to the team that was taking the quick throw-in, where the ball went
into touch
c
Award a line-out to the team that was taking the quick throw-in, at the place the
quick throw-in was attempted
d
Award a line-out to the kicking team, where the ball went into touch
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82 From a ruck inside the 22m line, a player is passed the ball. He runs forward and with the
heel of one foot just touching the 22m line (no part of his foot is behind the line), he kicks
the ball directly into touch. The resulting line-out should be:
a
On the 22m line
b
In line with where the ball crossed the touch-line
c
In line with where the ball landed
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83 A defending player catches the ball outside his 22m area (Point A), passes the ball back
into the 22m area to a teammate, who kicks the ball (Point B). The ball crosses the touchline on the full, several metres from the 22m line (Point C), and lands outside the field-ofplay in line with the 10m line (Point D). Where should the line-out be awarded?
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a
b
c
d
In line with Point A (where the ball was caught)
In line with Point B (where the ball was kicked)
In line with Point C (where the ball crossed the line)
In line with Point D (where the ball landed)
84 The ball is kicked, and an opposing player who is standing in touch, knocks the ball,
which has not crossed the vertical plane of the touch-line, so that the ball travels
backwards and remains in the field-of-play. The Referee should:
a
b
c
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Play on
Award a line-out with the kicking team throwing in the ball
Award a line-out with the receiving team throwing in the ball
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SECTION 5 (ctd)
85
True or False? Before the ball is thrown into a line-out, a player in the line-out can start
to move in-field beyond the 15m line in anticipation of a long throw-in.
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86
Players lifting in the line-out may:
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a
b
c
d
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If a player at a line-out moves inside the 5m line and prevents the ball from travelling
5m, the referee should:
a
b
c
d
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c
d
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Allow play to continue
Award a Penalty kick to the non-offending team along the line-of-touch on the 15m
line
Award a Free-kick to the non-offending team along the line-of-touch on the 15m line
Award a scrum to the non-offending team along the line-of-touch on the 15m line
Seven players from the team throwing in the ball at a line-out come to the line-of-touch
and after a call by the player throwing in the ball, three leave the line-out to retire to the
10m off-side line. The referee should:
a
b
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Pre-grip a jumping team-mate on the shorts from behind
Pre-grip a jumping team-mate on the thighs from the front
Pre-grip a jumping team-mate below the thighs from the front
Both a) and b) are correct
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Allow play to continue
Award a Penalty kick to the non-throwing team on the line-of-touch, 5m from the
touch line
Award a Free-kick to the non-throwing team on the line-of-touch, 5m from the touch
line
Award a Free-kick to the non-throwing team on the line-of-touch, 15m from the
touch-line
True or False? In matches played under Australian U19 Law Variations, line-out jumpers Aus U19
can be supported on the shorts, thighs or knees.
SECTION 5(ctd)
90 Which of the following actions does not end a line-out?
a
b
c
d
e
f
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The ball becomes unplayable
The ball or a player carrying it goes beyond the 15m line
The ball or a player carrying it goes into the area between the 5m line and the touchline
The ball or a player carrying it leaves the line-out
The ball is caught and a maul forms on the line-of-touch
The ball is caught, a maul forms and the feet of all players in the maul move past the
line-of-touch
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91 At a line-out, a player catches the ball and a maul forms on the line-of-touch. Before the
maul has moved off the line-of-touch, another player of that team comes from 10m back
and 10m from touch (at Point C) to take up the position of the ball receiver (at Point D).
The referee should:
a
b
c
d
Award a Penalty kick along the line-of-touch on the 15m line (Point A)
Award a Penalty kick 10m back from the line-of-touch and 15m in from the touch-line
(Point B)
Award a Penalty kick 10m back from the line-of-touch and 10m in from the touch-line
(Point C)
Award a Penalty kick where the player took up the receiver position (Point D)
92 At a scrum, the Referee should:
a
Stand between the front rows whilst they are getting set and crouching for the
engagement
b
After "Engage!" is called, move directly back to the off-side line of the team throwing
in the ball
Stand 1-2 metres back from the scrum and call the engagement sequence
Stand at the side of the scrum to call the engagement, move 1-2 metres back along
the centre line of the scrum, then follow the ball as it is channelled through the scrum.
c
d
93 True or False? When prop forwards bind, they must grip the back or side of the jersey of
their opponent.
94 If a team pushes a scrum away from the mark before the ball is thrown in, the referee
should:
a
b
c
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Found.
Defn.
20
Award a Free-kick to the non-offending team
Award a Penalty kick to the non-offending team
Reset the scrum and allow the ball to be thrown-in again
In matches played under U19 Law Variations, can the No. 8 hold the ball at the base of
the scrum?
a Yes
b No, once the ball is heeled and controlled it must be released, otherwise a Freekick is awarded
c No, once the ball is heeled and controlled it must be released, otherwise a Penalty
kick is awarded
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SECTION 5 (ctd)
96
At a scrum, the feeding team wins the ball and passes it out wide. A player from the nonfeeding team has failed to retreat 5 metres back from the hindmost foot of his scrum, and
now makes a tackle. What is the correct decision?
a Play on
b Award a Free kick where the tackle is made
c Award a Penalty kick where the tackle is made
d
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Award a Penalty kick in line with where the tackle is made, on a line 5 metres back
from the hindmost foot of the scrum.
97
At a scrum, the feeding team wins the ball and the scrum-half runs away with the ball. A
flanker from the opposing team has unbound from the scrum before the ball has
emerged. He now tackles the scrum-half. What is the correct decision?
a Play on
b Award a Free kick for not staying bound
c Award a Penalty kick for offside
d Reset the scrum with the same team to feed
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98
In a match played under U19 Law Variations, the ball is thrown-in to a scrum. Match the
scenario with the correct decision of the referee.
U19
99
1
The scrum is unintentionally wheeledA
45 degrees
Reset the scrum, with the same team to
throw-in the ball
2
The scrum is intentionally wheeled
B
Award a Penalty kick to the non-offending
team
3
The scrum is pushed further than
1.5m from the mark
C
Award a Free-kick to the non-offending
team
In a match played under Australian U19 Law Variations, the ball is thrown-in to a scrum. Aus U19
Match the scenario with the communication that might be used by the Referee.
1
2
3
The two scrums are ready to begin
engagement
A flanker looks to unbind early
A
"Use it!"
B
"Behind the ball!"
"Hold the push!"
4
The ball is available at the feet of the C
No. 8 who is still bound in the scrum
The non-throwing half-back steps
D
over his off-side line while the ball is
still in the scrum
5
The scrum has been pushed 1.5m
"Shoulder on!"
E
"Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage!"
100 The ball is being contested in a scrum, and a player calls "Mayday!" All other players in
the scrum repeat the “Mayday” call and stop pushing. What should happen next?
a
b
c
ARU
Safety
Directives
The referee should blow his whistle immediately and call loudly for players to break
up
The referee should blow his whistle immediately, prompt the players to fall to their
knees and follow the procedures for safe disengagement
If a player is lying on the ground, move this player so that play may continue
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MANAGEMENT EXAM 2010
ANSWER SHEET
Name:
Section 1
Section 3
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Course Date:
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Section 4
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Section 5
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