Law 17.4 – “A mark may not be claimed from a kick-off or a restart kick after a score.”

A player may claim a mark from a kick-off.

Law 18.19–21 – Covers illegal lifting, pre-gripping, and blocking.

Which of the following actions results in a penalty at the lineout?

Law 7.3.a – “Advantage must not be applied… when the ball or a player in possession of the ball touches the referee and an advantage is gained.”

Ball touches referee and advantage is gained

When must the referee immediately stop play and not apply advantage?

Law 19.22 – “The hooker from the team which threw in the ball must strike for the ball.”

The hooker must strike for the ball in a contested scrum.

Law 21.16 – “Play restarts with a try line drop-out or a 5m scrum, depending on how the ball entered in-goal.”

What is the correct restart if a player is held up in-goal and cannot ground the ball?

Law 8.1 – Touch down is not listed as a scoring method; it is a defensive action.

Which of the following is NOT a valid scoring method in rugby?

Law 19.20 – “Front-row players may strike for the ball only once it touches the ground in the tunnel.”

A player may kick the ball out of the scrum tunnel before it touches the ground.

Match Official Signals – Obstruction in open play.

What is the correct signal for obstruction in open play?

Law 14.7.a – “Tackled players must immediately make the ball available.”

Which of the following actions is permitted during a tackle?

Law 16.11.a – “Players must not intentionally collapse a maul.”

A player may legally collapse a maul if the ball is unplayable.

Law 19.20–21 – “Front-row players may strike for the ball only once it touches the ground in the tunnel, and only with one foot.”

Hooker striking with both feet simultaneously

Scrum-half kicking the ball while it’s in the tunnel

Hooker striking with one foot after the ball touches the ground

Which of the following actions is legal during a contested scrum?

Law 10.7.b.ii – “An opponent intentionally touching the ball without gaining possession can put an offside player onside.”

A player who is offside can be put onside by an opponent intentionally touching the ball.

Law 18.18 – “Participating players may change places in the lineout before the ball is thrown.”

Which of the following actions is permitted during a lineout?

Law 9.14 – “A player must not tackle an opponent who is not in possession of the ball.”

A player may legally tackle an opponent who is not in possession of the ball.

Law 12.5.a – “Team-mates of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum.”

Ball reaches the 10m line but is blown back

Ball is grounded in in-goal by the opponent

Ball is kicked and teammates are ahead of the kicker

Which of the following results in a penalty at a restart kick?

Law 14.8.d – “Players must not play the ball or attempt to tackle an opponent while on the ground near the tackle.”

A player may legally play the ball while lying on the ground near a tackle.

Definitions – “A loiterer who prevents the opposing team from playing the ball is liable to sanction.”

A player may be penalised for loitering in an offside position even if they don’t touch the ball.

Law 14.5.a – “Tacklers must immediately release the ball and the ball-carrier after both go to ground.”

Tackled player lying on the ball to protect it

Tackler releasing the ball and ball-carrier immediately

Tackler rolling over the tackled player to contest

Which of the following actions is allowed during a tackle situation?

Law 12.11 – “Play is restarted with a 22-metre drop-out when an unsuccessful penalty goal or dropped goal attempt is grounded or made dead in in-goal by the defending team.”

An attacking player grounds the ball in in-goal and simultaneously touches 

A defending player grounds the ball in in-goal after a kick

 A penalty goal attempt goes dead through in-goal

Which of the following situations results in a 22-metre drop-out for the defending team?

Law 19.37.c – “Dangerous play in a scrum includes intentionally lifting an opponent off their feet or forcing them upwards out of the scrum.”

Striking for the ball with both feet simultaneously

Which of the following actions by a front-row player during a scrum results in a penalty?

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