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A attempts to pass the ball to B. Without interference the ball wouldn't have reached B's hand without touching the ground first at X. Pass was backwards, nothing fishy there. However, C deliberately knocks the ball down mid air. No attempt to grab the ball whatsoever. None. Ref calls penalty...

Long time gents and gals. Thoughts? Accidental and allowed by the rules, reckless, foul play, card (which)? Does the matter that his charge was successful change things (i a m asking this because a LOT of people compared it to CJ Stander vs Lambie's incident, during which Stander wasnt even...

Regarding Nkosi's try raised a couple of questions. Maybe you can help me out. Some might be trivial. https://twitter.com/SuperSportTV/status/1162773962087993344 Pay attention to the last seconds of the video. Cancelliere is the one who tries to tackle him on the air. It kinda looks like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9vhpbCQYfc&feature=youtu.be&t=15 Not sure i understand the rationale here. If there is contact with the head it should be a red, but if it's not, it means it's shoulder to shoulder which as far i understand is legal. There is an attempt to wrap, so clearly not...

Just happened. Paris sevens, Samoa vs Argentina. Argentina have a penalty, kick to the corner, ball goes out between the try line and the 5 mt line, so the assistant ref sets the mark for the line out at the 5 meter line. Argentina sets its playes (ball thrower and 3 people in the line) about...

Help me out. When i used to play, even at peewee level, there was quite a strict enforcement regarding earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches etc. All completely out of the question. Players were allowed to use the short lycra pants for a while tho (no joke). I dont think i ever saw anyone...

Over 79 minutes, but not 80 yet. Say 79:15 for the sake of the argument. Penalty for Wales in their own half. They kick to touch, but france manage to steal the line. Wales eventually get the ball back, kick it and game ends. I was thinking the following: If instead of kicking the ball out...

This is probably a silly question that some of you will be able to answer blindfolded. What law or memo says, implies or suggests that wrapping your arms is required to tackle someone? Just did a quick search and couldn't find it. Pretty sure it's related to dangerous play but is there an...

About Nigel Ownes' latest incident. Is that really his place to start giving manners advice? That's basically it. I can understand a penalty restart. I can understand a yellow card. Hell, I can even understand if he disallowed the try. But just make the call. What if Zebo hadn't apologized...

Might be a silly question, but are headbands allowed? I dont mean the way second rows use them to protect their ears. I mean something like this https://www.facebook.com/worldrugby7s/videos/10155204669661046/?hc_ref=ARRN_vXqa9oSEX1etTF53fBQr2CfcS-xd8k4zDFOogYcNjwXfwN3fpPltyxf_NI1T5s Never...

Blue (Rebel's player) tackles Red (Jaguares' player) http://www.espn.com.ar/video/clip/_/id/4194234 Min 1:23 The commentators speak spanish but the ref appears to say that it's just two heads clashing so no penalty. I have a few questions. 1) Disregarding that that is not what i see, if a...

Could there be a blurry line in some circumstances between what constitutes a block and a knock on? Where's the line? Is it the ball going upwards when it is touched by the player, intention, or what? I'm not asking about a specific instance, but in case you're wondering, Jaguares vs...

https://youtu.be/3D-4Rv1s5JE?t=6332 Thoughts? I really dont get this anymore. I've spent the last two SR seasons adjusting to the fact that whoever is in the air should be treated as the most delicate faberge crystal egg. Saw YC/RCs thrown around for the slightest accidental contact. Yet here...

https://youtu.be/wjDug4e6lAc?t=322 Thoughts? I thought i understood the rule. Then i saw this and i wasn't that sure. Then i heard the exchange between the ref and the TMO and i have no idea what they are talking about. That's one bizarre conversation. I understand that if A is passing...

Thoughts on this penalty try? https://youtu.be/8vwZVPkZnR0?t=46 T: 0:47. I simply cannot get my head around that call. Penalty, yes, YC, sure, PT, i can't see the rationale. Thanks in advance.

Just happened (Stormers vs Bulls): ref tells Blues' captain that they've committed 4 consecutive penalties in the last 5 minutes and therefore he is giving 14 a YC (last Blues player who committed a penalty). I have two questions: 1) If all the penalties had been done by different players and...

Silly question i couldn't find the answer for in the laws. If the ref wants to talk to a player to warn him (say he did nothing against the rules, but close enough) and calls him. The player replies "you wanna talk to me, you come here. I'm tired and need to preserve my energy". Can that merit...

This is a first for me https://www.facebook.com/SuperRugbyXV/videos/1218432861588281/

Has anyone see the Toulon vs Sale Sharks game? Any thoughts on the last yellow card? I'll upload a video as soon as i find one.

This is the situation http://rugbylad.com/watch-nigel-owens-peter-omahony-share-brilliant-moment-in-munster-ulster-game/ When i see the play on mute (i.e. disregard the commentary) i can see two possible outcomes. You could disagree with either, but i can understand the rationale behind them...