LAW 7. MODE OF PLAY
A match is started by a kick-off, after which any player who
is on-side, and provided he does so in accordance with these
Laws may at any time:
- catch or pick up the ball and run with it,
- pass, throw or knock the ball to another player,
- kick or otherwise propel the ball,
- tackle, push or shoulder an opponent holding the ball,
- fall on the ball,
- take part in scrummage, ruck, maul or line-out
- ground the ball in In-goal.
Note:-
- (i)
- If a player hands the ball to another player of his
team without any propulsion or throwing of the
ball, this does constitute a pass.
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