Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

All of the above - Law 18.19–21 – Covers illegal lifting, pre-gripping, and blocking.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ball touches referee and advantage is gained - 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.”

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What is the correct signal for obstruction in open play?

Accepted Answer

Arms crossed like open scissors - Match Official Signals – Obstruction in open play.

Question 9

Which of the following actions is permitted during a tackle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Hooker striking with one foot after the ball touches the ground - 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.”

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following actions is permitted during a lineout?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Ball is kicked and teammates are ahead of the kicker - Law 12.5.a – “Team-mates of the kicker must be behind the ball. Sanction: Scrum.”

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A penalty goal attempt goes dead through in-goal - 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.”

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Lifting an opponent off their feet - 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.”

Rugby Laws: Referee Challenge 2025 – Advanced Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

8) What is the correct signal for obstruction in open play?

9) Which of the following actions is permitted during a tackle?

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

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

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

13) Which of the following actions is permitted during a lineout?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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