Pulling down a ruck

AlanT


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Why is it OK to pull down a ruck but not a maul?
 

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Why is it OK to pull down a ruck but not a maul?

It's not?

16.3 RUCKING
(c) A player must not intentionally collapse a ruck. This is dangerous play.
Sanction: Penalty kick
 

AlanT


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Ooops!

So why have I never seen it penalised?
 

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Because you've never watch me referee?
 

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