Definition - Near to the ball

[damo]

This phrase occurs a few times in the laws, most notably in 15.7(d):

[LAWS](d) Players on their feet must not charge or obstruct an opponent who is not near the ball.
Sanction: Penalty kick[/LAWS]

I notice that SAReferees say that the word near is defined by the laws as "within one metre" http://www.sareferees.com/laws/view/2829662/


I am unable to find this definition anywhere within the lawbook. Can anyone assist in locating this definition please.

 

[Davet]

Definitions in the front of the Law book says:

Near: Law 14 - Ball on the Ground - No Tackle. Within one metre.

 

[damo]

Definitions in the front of the Law book says:

Near: Law 14 - Ball on the Ground - No Tackle. Within one metre.

Hmmm, I suspected there might be a definitions section in the front, but there isn't one in the online version that I use at the IRB site. Very annoying.

 

[Dixie]

Very true. Just download the whole thing and you'll find the definitions there. You'll also have it to hand when the internet doesn't work (or is that just a problem where I live?).

 

[Robert Burns]

Definitions in the front of the Law book says:

Near: Law 14 - Ball on the Ground - No Tackle. Within one metre.

Hmmm, I suspected there might be a definitions section in the front, but there isn't one in the online version that I use at the IRB site. Very annoying.

I have pointed this out to the IRB and they replied stating it would be fixed in the next update. 2013 I presume.

 

[damo]

I have pointed this out to the IRB and they replied stating it would be fixed in the next update. 2013 I presume.

It is a bit of a worry really, considering that most people who are vaguely interested about whether something they have seen is legal or not, will head straight to that site for an answer.