Back to Refereeing HomepageLAW 7. MODE OF PLAY
A match is started by a kick-off, after which any player who is on-side, and provided he does so in accordance with these Laws may at any time:
* catch or pick up the ball and run with it,
* pass, throw or knock the ball to another player,
* kick or otherwise propel the ball,
* tackle, push or shoulder an opponent holding the ball,
* fall on the ball,
* take part in a scrummage, ruck, maul or line-out,
* ground the ball in In-goal.
Note:- (i) If a player hands the ball to another player of his team without any propulsion or throwing of the ball, this does constitute a pass.
