Ohio High School Rugby Coaches Conference. Ohio Rugby Referees Society David Foster Ohio Rugby Manager

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1 Ohio High School Rugby Coaches Conference Ohio Rugby Referees Society David Foster Ohio Rugby Manager

2 Introduction Married with 2 kids Referee for 10 years, Ohio and Missouri Central Ohio Assigner for 5 years ORRS Referee Manager Coach for Match Official Scioto Valley RFC old boy Dayton RFC, Ft. Sill RFC, Ft. Leonard RFC Active Duty Army Officer Lean six Sigma

3 Ohio Rugby Referees Association New Chair Andre Bruwer (pending election on 24 Mar) Referee Manager David Foster Assigners NW Ohio Assigner Jim Haughn SW Ohio Assigner Scott West Central Ohio - David Foster NE Ohio Duzzy Mathews KY Duane Schrader Will be new policies and procedures Individual tournaments outside Rugby Ohio, referees are coordinated by RM

4 Referee Recruiting We are in need of more referees Level 1 4 March Findlay 24 March Mentor

5 Referee Abuse Zero Tolerance from players, coaches and fans The referee has the authority to dismiss a coach and fans from the playing areas There is not a penalty but play will not resume until the offending person is gone This is about the spirt of the game and retention of officials this is not soccer

6 Coaching of Match Official Referee development is ORRS top priority this season Andre Bruwer, Mike Perrins NE Ohio David Foster Central John Spencer, Greg Adams SW Ohio

7 Monthly Talk On a monthly basis ORRS will be conducing a conference call to discuss issues and questions Coaches Captains Referees Administrators

8 The FALL 2017World Rugby LAW TRIALS USA Rugby Referees

9 What, When and Why? New Law Trials being implemented by World Rugby and USA Rugby. (Trials, not law changes. These will not be reflected in the law book yet) Beginning August 1 st for 15s, Beginning August 14 th for 7s To refresh the laws, fix some issues, implement items that have worked in trials

10 Global Law Trials - Definitions Law Definition - Possession Law Amendment Trial This happens when a player is carrying the ball (or attempting to bring it under control) or the team has the ball in its control; for example the ball in one half of a scrum or ruck is in that team s possession. Most important for: All Positions, Wings, Fullback

11 Global Law Trials Law 3 Law 3.6 Number of Players The Team Law Amendment Trial Uncontested scrums as a result of a sending off, temporary suspension or injury must be played with eight players per side. Most important for: Captains, Loose Forwards

12 Global Law Trials Law 5 Law Law Amendment Trial 5.7 (e) Time If a penalty is kicked into touch after time has elapsed without touching another player, the referee allows the throw-in to be taken and play continues until the next time the ball becomes dead. To end the half, the ball must be tapped before the kick to touch. If a knock on occurs after or as the tap is being taken, time has expired and the half or game will end. Most important for: Captains, Kickers, Decision Makers

13 Global Law Trials Law 8 Law Law Amendment Trial 8.1 (a) Advantage When there are multiple penalty infringements by the same team, the referee may allow the captain of the non-offending team to choose the most advantageous of the penalty marks. Most important for: Captains, Kickers Scrumhalves

14 Global Law Trials Law 9 Law 9.A.1 Method of Scoring Law Amendment Trial Penalty Try. If a player would probably have scored a try but for foul play by an opponent, a penalty try is awarded. No conversion is attempted. Value: 7 points Most important for: All Positions

15 Global Law Trials Law 15 Law Amended Tackle 15.4 (c) Law Amendment Trial The tackler must get up before playing the ball and then can only play from their side of the tackle gate. Most important for: All Positions, Key for Loose Forwards

16 Global Law Trials Law 16 Law Law 16: Amended Ruck Law Law Amendment Trial A ruck commences when at least one player is on their feet and over the ball which is on the ground (tackled player, tackler). At this point the offside line is created. A player on their feet may use their hands to pick up the ball as long as this is immediate. As soon as an opposition player arrives no hands can be used. Most important for: All Positions

17 Global Law Trials Law 16 Law Law 16.4 : Other Ruck Offences Law Amendment Trial A player must not kick the ball out of a ruck. Sanction: Penalty kick The player can only hook it in a backwards motion. Most important for: All Positions, Loose Forwards, Second Rows

18 Global Law Trials Law 18 Law Law 18 Definition Mark Law Amendment Trial To make a mark a player must have one or both feet on or behind that player s 22-metre line and catch a ball that has reached the plane of the 22-metre line. Most important for: Wings, Fullback, Flyhalf

19 Global Law Trials Law 19 Law Law 19 Touch Definition Law Amendment Trial If the ball has passed the plane of touch when it is caught, then the catcher is not deemed to have taken the ball into touch. If the ball has not passed the plane of touch when it is caught or picked up, then the catcher is deemed to have taken the ball into touch, regardless of whether the ball was in motion or stationary. If a player jumps from the playing area and knocks the ball back into the playing area (or if that player catches the ball and throws it back into the playing area) before landing in touch or touch-in-goal, play continues regardless of whether the ball reaches the plane of touch. Most important for: All Positions, Wings, Fullback

20 Global Law Trials Law 19 Law Law 19.1(c) No Gain in Ground Law Amendment Trial If a player, with one or both feet on or behind the 22- metre line, picks up the ball, which was outside the 22, or catches the ball in front of the 22-metre line and kicks it directly into touch from within the 22, then that player has taken the ball back inside the 22, so there is no gain in ground. Delete 19.1(e) and re-letter subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Most important for: All Positions, Wings, Fullback, Flyhalf

21 Global Law Trials Law 20 Law 20.5 Throwing the ball into the scrum 20.6 (d) How the scrum-half throws in the ball Law Amendment Trial No signal from referee. The scrum must be stable before the scrumhalf puts in the ball, and there must be no delay once the ball has been presented to the scrum. The scrum-half must throw the ball in straight, but is allowed to align their shoulder on the middle line of the scrum, therefore allowing them to stand a shoulder width towards their side of the middle line. Most important for: Front Row, Scrumhalf, 1-8

22 Global Law Trials Law 20 Law Law 20 Striking after the throw-in Law Amendment Trial Once the ball touches the ground in the tunnel, any front row player may use either foot to try to win possession of the ball. One player from the team who put the ball in must strike for the ball. Sanction: Free-kick Most important for: Front Row, Hooker, Scrumhalf

23 Global Law Trials Law 20 Law 20.9 (b) Handling in the scrum - exception Law Amendment Trial Allow the number eight to pick the ball from the feet of the second-rows. Most important for: Number 8, Scrumhalf

24 Global Law Trials Law 22 Law Law 22.9 (b) Defending Player in In-goal Law Amendment Trial If a player with one or both feet on or behind the goal line picks up the ball from within the field of play, or catches the ball in front of the goal line, that player has taken possession of the ball in the field of play. Delete 22.9(c) and re-letter subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Most important for: All Positions, Wings, Fullback

25 Global Law Trials Law 22 Law Law 22.9 (d) Defending Player in In-goal Law Amendment Trial If a player with one or both feet on or behind the dead ball line picks up or catches a ball that has not reached the dead ball line, or touch-in-goal line, that player is deemed to have made the ball dead. Delete 22.9(e). Most important for: All Positions, Wings, Fullback

26 Clothing and other banned items Banned items identification falls to every player and coach to police their own athletes and teams. The referee is only there as a final word on the item.

27 The Gist - Law 4.4 No blood on clothing Nothing sharp or abrasive No metal No Gloves Shorts with padding Conform to regulation 12 No jewelry No bobby pins Anything the referee determines that can cause injury No communication devise

28 Women's Variation - Law 4.2 Chest Pads Cotton blend tights with a single seam on the inside Head Scarf for religious purposes Anything the referee determines that can cause injury No communication devise

29 Clothing under uniform No padding, not approved for rugby

30 Shirts and Tights If the sleeve extends below the arm of the rugby jersey, the garment must be snug to the arm of the player (like a spandex). NO shirts with hoods No athletic tights Must not extend below the knee Cotton only for women Rugby Ohio allows tights on turf

31 Braces and Protection Hinged plastic or metal knee brace covered with padding

32 More Protective Clothing

33 Eyewear New tests on limited Eyewear Any rugby player can apply to be part of the trial at the following link:

34 Other banned items Football forearm pads Wrestling gear Basketball broken nose masks

35 Mouth Guard HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!!! Nothing extending out of the mouth

36 Boots No mixed material No toe cleat Can be offset Molded cleats are allowed Worn down to a dangerous level