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ONLY the Captain may speak
to the Referee | Profanity during match play
is forbidden
Matches last 80 minutes (40
minute halves)
The ball can ONLY be passed
backwards | Players play BOTH Offense
and Defense
EVERY player can run with
the ball
No huddles, no timeouts, no
downs, just open play like Basketball and Soccer
There are 15 Players per
side on the pitch, i.e., 8 Forwards and
7 Backs that play on each starting side, with a potential of 8 substitutes
Every Player can score
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The
Forwards form the scrum and lineouts
Backs are primarily open
field runners
A 'Try' = 5 points, which is
similar to a Touchdown in football
Conversion kicks = 2 points,
which is similar to a football extra point
Penalty kicks = 3 points,
which is similar to football field goals
Tacklers MUST wrap & engage
below the shoulders
NO BLOCKING FOR A RUNNER WHO
HAS THE BALL
Once a runner passes the ball,
the runner can NOT be tackled
Those substituted can NOT
return to the field, unless it is a BLOOD substitute
Post hand-shaking lines are REQUIRED in honor of
the Game, both Clubs, and the Referee
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