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9 Foul play

Principle A player who commits foul play must either be cautioned or shown a yellow card or be sen ... t not intentionally obstruct an opponent or interfere with play. Sanction: Penalty. 9.3 A player mus ... y to play the ball, other than by competing for possession. Sanction: Penalty. 9.5 A ball-carrier mus ... d. Sanction: Penalty. Unfair play 9.7 A player must not: a. Intentionally infringe any law of the gam

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l and the success or otherwise of kicks at goal. They can also report of foul play and assist the refere ... s as an arriving player at a tackle. Forward Towards the opposition’s dead-ball line. Foul play Anythin ... o include a television match official, a time-keeper, foul play review officer, and/or independent matc ... s position) if not for an act of foul play by an opponent. Phase of play Scrum, lineout, ruck or mau