10. Actions Inside the 22 Metre Line (the “22”):

Question 1

If the ball is kicked from within the 22 by the defending team and goes directly into touch? The ball was passed back into the “22” and no ruck or mail was formed and the ball was not touched by an opposing player?

Answer 1

a) If the ball is kicked from within the 22 by the defending team and goes directly into touch, a free pass will be awarded to the non-kicking team 5 metres in from where the ball crossed the touchline unless it has been passed back into the “22” and there has been no subsequent tackle, ruck, maul or the ball had touched an opposition player, in which case a restart will be from where the ball was kicked. Alternatively, the opposing team may elect to take a quick throw-in in compliance with 9(d).

Question 2

Drop out 22 is awarded under what conditions?

Answer 2

b) A drop out “22” will be awarded:
i. when the ball is kicked into in-goal by the attacking team and grounded
by a defender; or
ii. when the ball is kicked, sent or carried into in-goal by the attacking team and the ball touches or crosses the in-goal touchline or dead ball line.

Note: if it was not kicked into in-goal, ie was carried behind the line, or passed behind the line then it is a scrum at the 5m