-
Definitions
-
3.1Maximum number of players on the playing area
-
3.2Team with more than the permitted number of players
-
3.3When there are fewer than fifteen players
-
3.4Players nominated as substitutes
-
3.5Suitably trained and experienced players in the front row
-
3.6Sent off for foul play
-
3.7Permanent replacement
-
3.8The decision for permanent replacement
-
3.9The referee’s power to stop an injured player from continuing
-
3.10Temporary replacement
-
3.11Player wishing to rejoin the match
-
3.12Substituted players rejoining the match
-
3.13Front row forward sent off or temporarily suspended or injured
-
3.14Union Specific Variations
3.6 SENT OFF FOR FOUL PLAY
A player sent off for foul play must not be replaced or substituted. For an exception to this Law, refer to Law 3.13.