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l-carrier A player who is in possession of the ball. Beyond or behind or in front of a position Mean ... g in possession of the ball in the hand or hands or in the arm or arms. I Infield Within the playing are ... k forward When a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hits the bal ... e actual time). Possession An individual or team in control of the ball or who are attempting to brin

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9 Foul play

y to play the ball, other than by competing for possession. Sanction: Penalty. 9.5 A ball-carrier mus ... y. Sanction: Penalty. 9.14 A player must not tackle an opponent who is not in possession of the ball. Sanction: Penalty. 9.15 Except in a scrum, ruck or maul, a player who is not in possession of the ball must not hold, push, charge or obstruct an opponent not in possession of the ball, or pus