VIRRS December 2007 Law Quiz
(Pass mark 54/67 for Society members)
(Pass mark 41/66 for non-Society members)
Instructions
1.
All questions assume there is no advantage unless otherwise specified.
2.
All questions refer to Senior Law unless otherwise specified (i.e. U19 Laws).
3.
The relevant Law for every question is identified.
4.
The responses to all questions are presented in multiple choice format.
5.
There is only one correct response for each question.
6.
Referees are encouraged to complete the examination in sections. It may not be prudent to
attempt to complete all sections in a single sitting.
SECTION 1
Laws Applicable to Refereeing
1. (Law 6)
A player in possession of the ball comes into contact with the referee in his opponent’s in-goal area, and
neither team gains an advantage. What is the correct decision?
a. Play on.
b. Award a 5m scrum to the attacking team.
c. Award a 5m scrum to the defending team.
d. Award a try at the point of contact.
2. (Law 10)
A player has already been cautioned (temporarily suspended) for repeated infringements of a Law. He
returns to the field and infringes another Law for which he must be cautioned. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The player should be penalized.
The player should be penalised and admonished.
The player should be penalised and cautioned (temporarily suspended).
The player should be penalised and sent-off.
3. (Law 10)
A player intentionally stands or moves in front of a team-mate who is carrying the ball, and obstructs an
opponent who is attempting to tackle the ball-carrier. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Penalty kick at the place of infringement.
Free kick at the place of infringement.
Scrum awarded at the place of infringement.
Play on.
4. (Law 10)
A player in centre field and 30m from his opponents' goal-line kicks the ball and is late-tackled (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.
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.
5. (Law 10)
The ball is in the in-goal area, 2m from the touch-in-goal line. A defending player reaches the ball first, and
intentionally knocks the ball over the touch-in-goal line. What is the correct decision?
a. A 5m scrum or 22m drop-out, depending on which team put the ball into the in-goal area.
b. A penalty kick to the attacking team, 5m from the goal-line and 15m in from the touch-line.
c. A penalty kick to the attacking team, 5m from the goal-line in line with where the ball was
knocked over the touch-in-goal line.
d. A free kick to the attacking team, 5m from the goal-line in line with where the ball was
knocked over the touch-in-goal line.
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6. (Law 10)
An attacking player just outside the defending team's 22m-line kicks the ball into the defending team's ingoal area. The kicker and a defender chase the ball, bumping shoulder to shoulder. The kicker reaches the
ball first and grounds it. What is the correct decision?
a. Award a try to the attacking team.
b. Award a penalty try for obstruction by the defending team.
c. Award a penalty kick to the defending team 5m from the goal-line opposite where the ball
was grounded.
d. Award a penalty kick to the defending team where the shoulder contact occurred.
7. (Law 15)
In which of the following situations is the ball carrier deemed to have been tackled?
a. The ball carrier is held by an opponent and his knees come into contact with the ground.
b. The ball carrier is brought to ground, but is not held when he touches the ground.
c. The ball carrier is held by an opponent, and is on top of another player on the ground.
d. The ball carrier is brought to ground, but is held by an opponent who remains on his feet.
e. Only “a” and “c” are correct.
f. Only “a”, “c” and “d” are correct.
8. (Law 15)
A ball carrier on his feet is held by an opponent and a maul forms around the ball carrier. An opposing
player then attempts to tackle the ball carrier to the ground. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Play on.
Free kick to the ball carrier's team.
Penalty kick to the ball carrier's team.
Penalty kick to the tackler's team.
9. (Law 15)
A ball carrier is taken to ground in a tackle. What can this tackled player now do?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Hold the ball into his body to secure possession for his team.
Immediately pass the ball off the ground to a team-mate who is close by.
Release the ball but leave an arm on the ball to prevent opponents gaining possession.
Place or throw the ball into touch.
None of the above.
10. (Law 15)
A defending player is tackled close to his own goal-line with the tackler going to ground in making the tackle.
The tackled player releases the ball immediately, gets to his feet and picks up the ball. The tackler, who is
still on the ground, attempts to tackle the player again. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Play on.
Free kick to the defending team.
Penalty kick to the defending team.
Penalty kick to the tackler's team.
11. (Law 15)
After a tackle has occurred, and before a ruck has formed, what must the tackler do before he can attempt
to play the ball?
a. Release the tackled player.
b. Get up or move away from the tackled player and the ball.
c. Come back around through the "gate" (from behind the ball, and from directly behind the
tackler or tackled player closest to his own goal-line).
d. All of the above.
e. Only “a” and “b” are correct.
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12. (Law 15)
Following a tackle, an opposition player who made the tackle remains on his feet over the tackled player. In
attempting to gain possession of the ball, which of the following are correct actions by this opposition player?
a. If he is on his own team's side of the tackle, he can play the ball immediately.
b. If he is on the other team's side of the tackle, he can play the ball immediately.
c. If he is on the other team's side of the tackle, he must come back around through the
"gate" to his team's side of the tackle before playing the ball.
d. All of the above.
e. Only “a” and “c” are correct.
13. (Law 15)
The ball carrier is tackled by two opponents, with all three players going to ground in the tackle. The ball is
released, and is on the ground at the tackle. What must the next arriving players do before they can play at
the ball?
a. Enter the tackle area from any direction.
b. Enter the tackle area from any direction, and stay on their feet.
c. Enter the tackle area through the "gate" (from behind the ball, and from directly behind
the tacklers or tackled player closest to their own goal-line).
d. Go to ground near the tackle in order to become "tacklers".
14. (Law 15)
A tackle occurs in which the tacklers go to ground, and a team-mate of the tackled player immediately and
legally gains possession of the ball. He runs 2 metres from the original tackle area when he is tackled from
behind by one of the original tacklers who had regained his feet. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Play on.
Free kick to the ball carrier's team.
Penalty kick to the ball carrier's team.
Penalty kick to the tackler's team.
15. (Law 15)
An attacking player kicks the ball (at point A). A defending player gets the ball and is tackled (at point B) by
an on-side attacking player. The tackler legally gains possession of the ball after the tackle, (no ruck is
formed) and passes it to a team-mate who is tackled from behind (at point C) by a defending player still
making his way back after the original kick. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Play on.
Free kick to the ball carrier's team.
Penalty kick to the ball carrier's team.
Penalty kick to the tackler's team.
16. (Law 16)
Which one of the following statements applies to the formation of a ruck?
a. One player from each team must be on their feet and over the ball.
b. One player from each team must be on their feet and in physical contact over the ball.
c. The ruck must be formed in the field of play.
d. The ruck can be formed in the field of play or the in-goal area.
e. Both “a” and “d” are correct.
f. Both “b” and “c” are correct.
17. (Law 16)
Which of the following statements in relation to joining a ruck is not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Players must have their heads and shoulders above their hips.
Players must bind onto a player of either team already in the ruck.
Players must join the ruck from behind the last player of their team in the ruck.
Players must remain on their feet.
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18. (Law 16)
Which of the following statements in relation to a ruck is not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Players must not collapse a ruck.
Players must not jump on top of a ruck.
Players must not ruck other players unless they are on the "wrong" side of the ruck.
Players must not intentionally fall to ground in a ruck.
19. (Law 16)
Which of the following statements in relation to a ruck is not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Players must not return the ball into a ruck.
Players must not pick the ball up in a ruck.
Players on the ground in a ruck must not interfere with the ball in a ruck.
Players at the back of the ruck may "dummy" a pass while the ball is still in the ruck.
20. (Law 16)
A ruck is taking place, and a player who is returning to an on-side position sees the ruck is ending with his
half-back about to clear the ball. He remains in front of his team's off-side line and obstructs opposition
players. What is the correct decision?
a. Play on.
b. Award a penalty kick to the opposing team on their off-side line, in line with where the offence
occurred.
c. Award a penalty kick to the opposing team on the offending team's off-side line, in line with
where the offence occurred.
d. Award a penalty kick to the opposing team where the player was standing.
21. (Law 16)
A player joins a ruck from behind the ball, but in front of the feet of the hindmost player of his team. W hat is
the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Play on.
Free kick to the offending team’s offside line, in line with where the offence occurred.
Penalty kick on the offending team's off-side line, in line with where the offence occurred.
Free kick to the non-offending team where the player joined the ruck.
Penalty kick to the non-offending team where the player joined the ruck.
22. (Law 16)
Which of the following statements in relation to when a ruck has ended is not correct?
a. When the ball leaves the ruck.
b. When the hands of the half-back are on the ball.
c. When the ball is over the goal-line.
d. When the ball is on the goal-line.
23. (Law 16)
A ruck is taking place and is being moved towards the defending team's goal-line. As the ball crosses the
goal-line, a defending player in the ruck falls on the ball, and grounds it. What is the correct decision?
a. A penalty kick to the attacking team for handling the ball in a ruck.
b. A penalty try to the attacking team for handling the ball in a ruck.
c. A 5-metre scrum to the attacking team.
d. A 5-metre scrum to the defending team.
e. 22-metre drop-out to the defending team.
f. Either “c” or “e” depending on who last played the ball before it crossed the goal-line.
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24. (Law 16)
The ball in a ruck becomes unplayable. The referee blows his whistle to stop play and award a scrum. The
throw-in to the scrum is awarded to:
a. The team that was moving forward immediately prior to the ball becoming unplayable.
b. The team moving forward before the ruck began, if no team was moving forward immediately
prior to the ball becoming unplayable.
c. The attacking team, if no team was moving forward before the ruck began.
d. All of the above.
25. (Law 17)
How many players must there be to form a maul?
a. The ball-carrier and one or more team-mates and one or more opponents.
b. The ball-carrier and one or more opponents.
c. The ball-carrier and two or more opponents.
d. The ball-carrier and at least 2 other players of either team.
26. (Law 17)
Which of the following statements in relation to a maul is not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A maul can only take place in the field of play.
A maul is over when the ball is on or over the goal-line.
A player does not have to be bound in the maul, but can be caught up in the maul.
A player can drag an opponent out of a maul if he is on the "wrong" side.
27. (Law 17)
Which of the following statements in relation to a maul is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A player may join a maul from the side in front of the last player of their team in the maul.
A player must may stand at the side of the maul without joining it.
The ball-carrier may intentionally go to ground to make the ball available.
Placing a hand on a player in a maul constitutes binding.
28. (Law 17)
A maul forms from a line-out, and remains stationary on the line-of-touch. A player from the team in
possession drives into the maul, binds onto a team-mate, and they drive the opposition players backwards,
with all players in the maul going to ground. The ball does not emerge. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Play on, and allow the players to get the ball out.
Award a scrum to the team in possession when the maul began.
Award a scrum to the team not in possession when the maul began.
Penalise the defending team for not staying on their feet.
29. (Law 17)
A maul is taking place and the ball-carrier intentionally goes to ground with the ball.
immediately where it is available on his side of the maul. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Play on.
Award a free-kick to the non-offending team.
Award a penalty kick to the non-offending team.
Award a scrum to the non-offending team.
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30. (Law 17)
A maul forms from a line-out, and moves sideways across the field. What is the correct decision?
a. Allow the maul to continue as it is moving.
b. Immediately stop play and award a scrum to the team not in possession of the ball.
c. Advise the players that the maul is not moving forward and that they must move the maul
forward within 5 seconds.
d. Advise the players that the maul is not moving forward and that they must get the ball out
immediately.
e. Advise the players that the maul is not moving forward and that they must either get the ball out
immediately, or move the maul forward within 5 seconds.
31. (Law 17)
The ball is kicked downfield and is caught by a player who runs 5 metres where he is held and a maul forms.
An opposition player ‘rips’ the ball from this player, with the maul continuing and moving 15 metres before it
unintentionally collapses. The ball does not emerge. What is the correct decision?
a. A free-kick to the team that catches the ball under the "use it or lose it" Law.
b. A scrum to the team that catches the ball, as they were not in possession of the ball when the
maul ended.
c. A scrum to the team that kicked the ball, as they were not in possession of the ball when the
maul began.
d. A scrum to the team that kicked the ball, as they were moving forward immediately prior to the
stoppage of the maul.
32. (Law 17)
A maul is moving forward, and then it becomes stationary. Within 5 seconds, it moves forward again, and
then stops moving for a second time. What is the correct decision?
a. Stop play immediately, and award a scrum to the team that did not have possession of the ball
when the maul began.
b Allow 5 seconds for the maul to restart moving forward.
c. If the referee can see the ball being moved, allow 5 seconds for the ball to emerge.
d. If the referee can see the ball being moved, allow a reasonable amount of time for the ball to
emerge.
e. If the referee can see the ball being moved, allow as much time as needed for the ball to
emerge.
33. (Law 17)
The defending team kicks the ball in general play, and it is caught on the full by an opposing player who is
held and a maul forms immediately. The maul moves 2 metres and then goes to ground and the ball cannot
be released. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Award a scrum to the team that kicked the ball, where the maul stopped moving forward.
Award a scrum to the team that caught the ball, where the maul stopped moving forward.
Award a scrum to the team that kicked the ball, where the ball was caught.
Award a scrum to the team that caught the ball, where the ball was caught.
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34. (Law 17 & Law 13)
At a kick-off, a receiving player moves inside the area between the half-way line and the 10-metre line and
catches the ball on the full. This player is immediately caught in a maul, which moves 15 metres towards
the receiving team's goal-line before it is unintentionally collapsed, and the ball does not emerge. What is
the correct decision?
a. A scrum to the team that kicked off, as they were not in possession of the ball when the maul
began.
b. A scrum to the team that kicked off, as they were moving forward immediately prior to the
stoppage of the maul.
c. Offer the receiving team the option of a kick-off or scrum as the ball did not travel the required
10 metres.
d. A scrum to the receiving team, as they caught the ball direct from a kick by an opponent and a
maul immediately ensued.
35. (Law 17)
An attacking player has the ball in a maul that is driven forward and crosses the defending team's goal-line.
Neither team is able to ground the ball. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A 5-metre scrum to the attacking team.
A 5-metre scrum to the defending team.
A 22-m drop-out to the defending team.
Offer the option of a 22-m drop-out or a 5-metre scrum to the attacking team.
36. (Law 19)
Except when closer than 5 metres to the goal line, which of the following statements is not correct in relation
to the place of the lineout when the ball is in touch:
a. When a player who is carrying the ball crosses the touch line, the lineout is at that place.
b. When the ball, in general play, is kicked from outside the 22-metre area and crosses the touch
line on the full the lineout is where the ball crosses the touch line.
c. When the ball is kicked into touch on the full from a penalty kick, the lineout is where the ball
crossed the touch line.
d. When the ball is kicked out on the full from a free kick taken outside the 22-metre area the
lineout is opposite where the ball was kicked.
e. When the ball is kicked out on the full from a kick in general play taken from inside the 22-metre
area, the lineout is opposite where the ball crossed the touch line.
37. (Law 19)
A team is awarded a free kick just outside their own 22-metre area. They take the ball back in a line through
the mark into their 22-metre area, and then kick directly into touch near the halfway line. What is the correct
decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A line-out opposite the place where the kick was taken.
A line-out opposite the place where the free kick was awarded.
A line-out where the ball crossed the touch-line.
A line-out on the 22-metre line.
A scrum on the mark, as this action is against the spirit of the game.
38. (Law 19)
A defending player attempts to catch the ball outside his 22-metre area, and fumbles it backwards so that it
travels into the 22-metre area. He then gathers the ball and passes it to a team-mate who is 10 metres from
the goal-line. His team-mate kicks the ball into touch on the full. At what place should the line-out be
awarded?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Opposite the place where the kick was taken.
Opposite where the ball was first played by the defending player.
Opposite where the ball crossed the touch-line.
Opposite where the ball landed.
On the 22-metre line.
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39. (Law 19)
A player with one foot on the touch-line and one foot in the field of play catches the ball on the full from a
kick by an opponent who was outside their 22-metre area. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Play on, as the ball is not in touch.
A line-out where the player caught the ball, kicking team to throw-in.
A line-out where the player caught the ball, catching team to throw-in.
A line-out where the player kicked the ball, kicking team to throw-in.
A line-out where the player kicked the ball, catching team to throw-in.
40. (Law 19)
The ball is kicked by the defending team from inside their 22-metre area, and the ball travels along the
inside of the touch-line, and finally crosses the touch-line on the full. After the ball has crossed the touchline, a player who is standing in the field of play reaches out and catches the ball. What is the correct
decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Play on, as the ball is not in touch.
A line-out where the player caught the ball, kicking team to throw-in.
A line-out where the player caught the ball, catching team to throw-in.
A line-out where the player kicked the ball, kicking team to throw-in.
A line-out where the player kicked the ball, catching team to throw-in.
41. (Law 19)
The ball is kicked into touch in general play. A player from the non-kicking team retrieves the ball and takes
a quick throw-in at a point closer to his goal-line than where the ball went into touch. At the same time, the
referee observes that there are 3 players from the team that kicked the ball, and 2 players from the thrower's
team who are lined up on the line-of-touch. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Play on.
Disallow the quick throw-in and award the set line-out to the throwing team at the line-of-touch.
Disallow the quick throw-in and award the set line-out to the kicking team at the line-of-touch.
Disallow the quick throw-in and award a scrum to the kicking team 15 metres infield opposite the
place where the quick throw-in was attempted.
e. Award a free kick to the throwing team for incorrect numbers at the set line-out.
42. (Law 19)
The ball is kicked 50 metres downfield and rolls into touch. An opposition player picks up another ball 10
metres away from the touch-line and throws it to a team-mate who attempts to take a quick throw-in eight
metres from where the ball originally crossed the touch-line. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A line-out to the kicking team where the first ball went out.
A line-out to the kicking team where the quick throw-in was attempted.
A line-out to the throwing team where the first ball went out.
A line-out to the throwing team where the quick throw-in was attempted.
A free kick for an incorrect throw-in to the team that kicked the ball.
43. (Law 19)
Which of the following statements in relation to a quick throw-in is not correct?
a. The ball must be thrown in straight, and must travel 5 metres before it touches the ground or a
player
b. The ball can only be thrown in by the player who retrieves the ball.
c. The player throwing in the ball must be in touch when he throws the ball.
d. If a quick throw-in is disallowed, the opposing team have the option of a scrum or a lineout
where the line-out should have taken place
e. A quick throw-in can be taken from anywhere between where the ball went into touch and the
throwing team's goal-line.
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44. (Law 19)
Which of the following statements in relation to a throw-in at a line-out is not correct?
a. The player throwing the ball in must not step into the field of play in the act of throwing the ball.
b. If the throw-in is taken incorrectly, the opposing team have a choice of a scrum on the line-oftouch 15 metres infield, or throwing in to another line-out.
c. The ball can be thrown underarm along the ground, so long as it travels 5 metres before it
touches a player.
d. The player throwing the ball in must not baulk or pretend to throw the ball.
45. (Law 19)
Which one of the following options is the correct penalty for infringements relating to the formation of a lineout?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Penalty kick on the line-of-touch, 15 metres from the touch-line.
Free kick on the line-of-touch, 15 metres from the touch-line.
Free kick on the line-of-touch, 5 metres from the touch-line.
Free kick 10 metres back from the line-out, 15 metres from the touch-line.
46. (Law 19)
Which of the following actions does not end a line-out?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
The ball becomes unplayable.
The ball or a player carrying it goes beyond the 15-metre line.
The ball or a player carrying it goes into the area between the 5-metre 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-oftouch.
47. (Law 19)
Which one of the following infringements at a line-out should be penalised with a free kick?
a. A player obstructs an opponent who is jumping for the ball.
b. A player places a hand on the shoulder of a team-mate to use him as a support when jumping
for the ball.
c. A player places a hand on the shoulder of an opponent to use him as a support when jumping
for the ball.
d. Players cross the line-of-touch when not jumping for the ball.
e. A player in the line-out crosses the 15-metre line before the line-out has ended and the ball is not
thrown beyond that line.
48. (Law 19)
Which one of the following infringements at a line-out should be penalised with a penalty kick?
a. A player advances into the 5-metre area and prevents the ball from being thrown 5 metres.
b. A player jumping for the ball raises only his outside arm and deflects the ball to his halfback.
c. A player moves through the line-out in anticipation of his opponents winning the ball, and tackles
the half-back.
d. A player supports a team-mate who is jumping for the ball, but does not assist him to return to
the ground after the ball has been won.
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49. (Law 19)
At a line-out, a player from the team throwing in contests the ball and knocks it forward. The ball is not
regathered, and falls to the ground on the line-of-touch. What is the correct decision?
a. Another line-out with the non-throwing team to throw-in the ball.
b. A scrum on the line-of-touch where the ball was knocked on, with the non-throwing team to
throw-in the ball
c. A scrum on the 15-metre line, with the non-throwing team to throw-in the ball.
d. Offer the non-throwing team the choice of another line-out, or a scrum on the 15-metre line.
50. (Law 19)
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.
A penalty kick along the line-of-touch on the 15m line (Point A).
A penalty kick 10m back from the line-of-touch and 15m in from the touch-line (Point B).
A penalty kick 10m back from the line-of-touch and 10m in from the touch-line (Point C).
A penalty kick where the player took up the receiver position (Point D).
51. (Law 19)
At a line-out, which of the following actions is not permissible for the immediate opponent of the player
throwing in?
a. Stand within the 5-metre area at the front of the line-out.
b. Before the ball is thrown in, move from the area between the 5-metre line and the touch line
across the 5-metre line to pre-grip a team-mate.
c. Retire to the off-side line 10 metres back from the line-out.
d. Move into the position of the receiver at the line-out, if there is no person currently in that
position.
52. (Law 19)
At a line-out (at Point A), the ball is thrown along the line-of-touch and beyond the 15-metre line. A player of
the thrower's team, who is on the line-of-touch 20 metres from the touch-line and retiring towards his off-side
line (at Point B), catches the ball. What is the correct decision?
a. Play on.
b. A penalty kick to the non-throwing team at the place where the player caught the ball (Point B).
c. A penalty kick to the non-throwing team along the line-of-touch, 15 metres in from the touch-line
(Point C)
d. A penalty kick to the non-throwing team along the throwing team's 10-metre off-side line, 20
metres in from the touch-line (Point D)
53. (Law 20)
Which of the following statements in relation to forming a scrum is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A scrum must always be awarded at the place of infringement or stoppage.
A scrum can be formed within 5 metres of the touch-line.
A scrum can take place in the in-goal area for infringements in that part of the field.
The middle line of the scrum must not be closer than 5 metres to the goal-line.
54. (Law 20)
Which of the following statements in relation to the engaging of the scrum is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The referee will call “crouch – touch and hold – engage”
The referee will call “crouch – touch and pause – engage”.
The referee will call “crouch and hold – engage”
The referee will call “crouch – touch – pause – engage”.
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55. (Law 20)
The loose-head prop from one team is sent off, and is replaced by another suitably trained front row player.
One of the flankers leaves the field to allow this replacement to occur, leaving only seven forwards to form
the scrums. At the scrums, the other team:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Must have 7 players, to match the numbers in the other team’s scrum.
Must have 7 players on the other team’s throw-in, but either 7 or 8 on their throw-in.
Must have 8 players in their scrum at all times.
May, at their option, have either 7 or 8 players at any scrum.
56. (Law 20)
For which of the following infringements at the formation of a scrum is a penalty kick awarded?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A team that engages before the referee calls "Engage!".
A team that delays the formation of the scrum.
A team that charges their opponents.
A team that pushes the scrum off the mark before the ball is thrown-in.
A team that does not remain stationary and square before the ball is thrown-in.
57. (Law 20)
Which of the following statements in relation to front-row binding is not correct?
a. The loose-head prop may place his outside hand on his thigh instead of binding on his opposing
prop.
b. The loose-head prop must bind with his arm inside the arm of his opposing prop.
c. Props must bind on the back or side of their opposing prop's jersey.
d. Props must not exert downward pressure on their opposing prop with their arm.
58. (Law 20)
Which of the following statements in relation to a scrum is not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The No. 8 may bind between a lock and a flanker.
The No. 8 must bind on a lock with the whole arm from hand to shoulder.
Flankers may change the angle of the body to obstruct the opposing scrum-half.
Flankers may bind onto the front-row players of their team so long as they also bind onto a lock.
59. (Law 20)
For which of the following infringements at a scrum is a free kick awarded?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A front-row player stands up while a scrum is taking place.
A front-row player twists their body and causes the scrum to collapse.
A front-row player intentionally kicks the ball out of the tunnel.
A front-row player intentionally drives an opposing player upwards.
60. (Law 20)
Which of the following statements in relation to a scrum is not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A player must not handle the ball whilst it is still in the scrum.
A player may return the ball to the scrum.
All players must only use their foot or lower part of the leg to win the ball.
A player must not fall on the ball as it comes out of the scrum.
61. (Law 20)
After the ball has been played by a front-row player, it remains in the tunnel. A flanker attempts to win the
ball from this position with his foot. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Allow play to continue.
A penalty kick to the opposing team.
A free-kick to the opposing team.
A reset scrum with the same team to throw-in the ball.
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62. (Law 20)
A scrum is driven forward 5 metres and then stops moving. The referee tells the team it has stopped,
however it does not start moving again, and the ball does not emerge immediately. What is the correct
decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Allow play to continue, provided the scrum has not wheeled beyond 90 degrees.
Stop play and award a scrum to the team that originally threw-in the ball.
Stop play and award a scrum to the team that did not originally throw-in the ball.
Stop play and award a scrum to the team that did not have possession of the ball when the
scrum stopped.
63. (Law 20 ELV)
A scrum is wheeled beyond 90 degrees, and the ball does not emerge. What is the correct decision?
a. Reset the scrum at the original mark, with the opposing team to throw-in the ball.
b. Reset the scrum at the original mark, with the team not in possession at the time of the
stoppage to throw-in the ball
c. Reset the scrum at the place where the scrum stopped, with the opposing team to throw-in the
ball.
d. Reset the scrum at the place where the scrum stopped, with the team not in possession at the
time of the stoppage to throw-in the ball.
64. (Law u/19)
In matches played under U/19 Law Variations, which of the following statements in relation to a scrum is
correct?
a. The No. 8 may pack between a lock and a flanker.
b. The No. 8 may hold the ball at the back of the scrum.
c. Both teams must always have the same number of players in the scrum.
d. When a scrum is reset because it has wheeled 45 degrees, the ball is thrown-in by the team that
had possession of the ball when the scrum ended.
65. (Law 22)
In which of the following situations would a try not be awarded?
a. An attacking player grounds the ball on the goal-line.
b. The first action of an attacking player who is tackled close to the goal-line is to reach out and
place the ball over the goal-line.
c. An attacking player places the ball against the goal-post 1 metre above the ground.
d. An attacking player lying on the ground in touch-in-goal reaches out and places his hand on the
ball which is on the ground in the in-goal area.
66. (Law 22)
At a penalty kick, the attacking team kicks directly for touch. However, the kick bounces in the field-of-play
and rolls into the corner post without having been played by another player. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A 22-metre drop-out to the defending team.
A line-out 5 metres out from the goal-line with the defending team to throw-in.
A scrum to the defending team at the place where the ball was kicked.
Offer the defending team the option of a scrum at the place where the ball was kicked, or a 22metre drop-out.
67. (Law 22)
The attacking team kicks the ball downfield. The ball rolls and comes to a stop in the field-of play 1 metre
from the goal-line. A defending player with one foot on the goal-line picks the ball up and grounds the ball in
the in-goal area. What is the correct decision?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A 22-metre drop-out to the defending team.
A scrum 5 metres out from the goal-line with the attacking team to throw-in.
A scrum to the defending team at the place where the ball was kicked.
Offer the defending team the option of a scrum at the place where the ball was kicked, or a 22metre drop-out
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