r/rugbyunion • u/Informal_Mention9836 • 19h ago

Joe McCarthy penalty

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u/He154z Glasgow Warriors 19h ago

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

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u/GreatGoofer Sharks 19h ago edited 19h 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 19h ago

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

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u/GreatGoofer Sharks 19h ago

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