Rugby Laws
Here you will find links to the full resources that cover the Laws of the Game for senior law, U19 rugby in Australia, and Kids Rugby.
In 2009, the ARU have decided that all levels of rugby played in Australia will trial the Experimantal Law Variation (ELVs) that are being played in the Super 14 and Tri-Nations. This means we will have one uniform game across Australia in 2009.
Laws of the Game
2009 Law Book
185 pages - IRB Law Book incorporating all ELVs being played in Australia. Includes Sevens and International U19 Laws.
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2009 ELVs and Penalty Provisions
Document showing the ELVs being played at each level of the game in Australia, and a full list of all penalty provisions that change under the ELVs.
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Australian Laws
2009 Game Management Guidelines
ARU document outlining how the game is to be played at all levels of rugby, with directives for both referees and coaches. Also includes ELVs and clarifications of how they are to be interpreted.
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2009 U19 Law Variations for Australia
Contains all Law Variations to U19 rugby unique to Australia. To be read in conjunction with the IRB's U19 Law Variations, which can be found in the full Law Book.
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2009 Kids Rugby Laws
Law Variations for rugby in Australia in age groups below U12s. These also include ELVs where relevant.
DOWNLOAD WALLA LAWS (PDF, 128 Kb)
DOWNLOAD MINI LAWS (PDF, 128 Kb)
DOWNLOAD MIDI LAWS (PDF, 132 Kb)
IRB Law Rulings
Law queries from the nations around the world answered by the IRB
Click here: Link to IRB website