FAQs

A free kick is awarded to the non-offending team in cases of minor scrum infringements or technical violations. Unlike a penalty kick, which allows for …

Intentionally collapsing a scrum is a serious offense in rugby and can result in severe penalties, including free kicks, penalty tries, or even yellow cards …

Several infractions can occur during a scrum, including early engagement, collapsing the scrum, lifting or boring illegally, and improper binding. These infractions can result in …

The offside rule in rugby dictates that players must remain behind the hindmost foot of their teammate in open play. This means that players cannot …

No, pushing before the ball is put into the scrum is considered a violation of the rules and can result in penalties against the offending …

Yes, a team can choose to opt for a scrum instead of a lineout in certain situations, such as when they believe their scrum dominance …

While rare, a team can opt not to contest a scrum if they feel it’s strategically advantageous to do so. This decision might be made …

Scrums are a fundamental aspect of rugby, but the level of contestation can vary depending on factors such as the skill level of the players …