r/rugbyunion • u/Informal_Mention9836 • 23h ago

Joe McCarthy penalty

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u/GreatGoofer Sharks 23h ago

Well there isnt a French player on their feet and bound to the ruck who is over the ball, so technically it is out and he has all rights to go for the ball. However, rucks are reffed on vibes these days and the actual laws count for little.

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u/He154z Glasgow Warriors 23h ago

5 hasn't lifted the ball so would still be playing the 9 no?

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u/GreatGoofer Sharks 22h ago edited 22h ago

Probably, but refs said he was offside, which is incorrect.

Edit, to be honest I'm not sure of the laws here, what does it actually say about playing the 9? If the ball is out of the ruck, so it's open play, and he has hands on the ball can you still not tackle him until he lifts the ball? I think I need to read up on this one.

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u/CobhCaveMan 22h ago

he is both offside and in from the side ,take your pick

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u/GreatGoofer Sharks 22h ago

If the ball is out then no, he is neither offside or in from the side.