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I've moved the clarification requests into the Wiki, so thought I would add a dedicated thread for it.
http://www.rugbyrefs.com/wiki/index.php/Definitions_-_Played
Wiki states:
The rugbyrefs.com members seek clarification on the matter of intentional or unintentional contact with the ball.
The Definitions define "Played":
[LAWS]Played: the ball is played when it is touched by a player.[/LAWS]
The definition does not make it clear if the contact needs to be intentional or not.
The following Laws, in relation to a player & the ball, state "played":
As "touched" is not defined in law, it is not clear if the difference between "played" & "Touched" is intention. We assume that there must be a difference because of the above laws stating "Played or Touched"
If "played" were defined for intentional contact and "touched" for unintentional contact, it would be possible to introduce consistent use of terminology & application throughout the laws.
End of clarification request.
http://www.rugbyrefs.com/wiki/index.php/Definitions_-_Played
Wiki states:
The rugbyrefs.com members seek clarification on the matter of intentional or unintentional contact with the ball.
The Definitions define "Played":
[LAWS]Played: the ball is played when it is touched by a player.[/LAWS]
The definition does not make it clear if the contact needs to be intentional or not.
The following Laws, in relation to a player & the ball, state "played":
- 6.A.9(a)
- 8.3(b)
- 10.4(o)
- 11 Definitions
- 13.6
- 13.7
- 20.7(c)
- 22.11(a)
- 13.9(a)
- 13.15(a)
- 19.1(b,d,f,g,h)
- 19.2(d,e)
- 19.4
- 19.6
- 19.13
- 19.14(a,c)
- 20.7(c)
- 22.7(c)
- 9.A.1
- 11.4(f)
- 21.6(b)
As "touched" is not defined in law, it is not clear if the difference between "played" & "Touched" is intention. We assume that there must be a difference because of the above laws stating "Played or Touched"
If "played" were defined for intentional contact and "touched" for unintentional contact, it would be possible to introduce consistent use of terminology & application throughout the laws.
End of clarification request.
Debate. (again).
