Adam SutcliffeThe Stripping Rule
November 30th 2006 11:31
Rugby League Rule Interpretations
Every Monday we will offer an interpretation of the some of the major rules in rugby league. If there are any rules that you are not sure about, just let me know in the Comment section below.
Cheers,
StephenP
The Stripping Rule
One of rugby leagues more controversial rules, the strip is the most contentious rule to be examined at the upcoming NRL coaches meeting.
As the rule stands now, a defending player can legally strip an attacking runner of possession of the ball, as long as it is a one on one situation. As soon as a second defensive player becomes involved in the tackle, and if the ball is stripped in the tackle, than this is deemed an illegal play, and a penalty should be awarded to the attacking team.
One of the main discrepanceies with the rule at the moment, is that if the attacking player breaks through the initial tackle and keeps running, then the next defender to make the tackle cannot legally strip the attacker of possession, as he is deemed the second defender.
All a defender has to do is lay a hand on the attacker to be deemed second man in the tackle, so if an attacker were to lose possession of the football in a one on one situation, but a second defender touches the attacker, than unfortunately this is deemed a penalty.
Confusing????
Try being a referee!!!
Cheers,
StephenP
Every Monday we will offer an interpretation of the some of the major rules in rugby league. If there are any rules that you are not sure about, just let me know in the Comment section below.
Cheers,
StephenP
The Stripping Rule
One of rugby leagues more controversial rules, the strip is the most contentious rule to be examined at the upcoming NRL coaches meeting.
As the rule stands now, a defending player can legally strip an attacking runner of possession of the ball, as long as it is a one on one situation. As soon as a second defensive player becomes involved in the tackle, and if the ball is stripped in the tackle, than this is deemed an illegal play, and a penalty should be awarded to the attacking team.
One of the main discrepanceies with the rule at the moment, is that if the attacking player breaks through the initial tackle and keeps running, then the next defender to make the tackle cannot legally strip the attacker of possession, as he is deemed the second defender.
All a defender has to do is lay a hand on the attacker to be deemed second man in the tackle, so if an attacker were to lose possession of the football in a one on one situation, but a second defender touches the attacker, than unfortunately this is deemed a penalty.
Confusing????
Try being a referee!!!
Cheers,
StephenP
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