| Guidance on the Maul |
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Subject: Guidance on the application of Law - Maul
Date: August 14, 2009
Maul Working Group Outcomes
The ELV Conference in March 2009 expressed a concern that the maul can be observed to be, and actually can be a form of by players at the back of an elongated maul holding the ball whilst the maul moves forward (Truck and Trailer).
A Maul Working Group was established with agreed parameters:
• There is a need to articulate the objectives and process to ensure that there is no perception that there are major Law amendments until after RWC 2011, following the 2009 changes.
• The maul must remain in existence as an attacking force.
• Any solutions must be able to be applied consistently by match officials.
The Chairman of the Rugby Committee has agreed that the outcomes reinforce Law and it is a matter of education of players, coaches and match officials.
An educational programme has been developed and can be accessed via the link below. Please ensure that the coaching and match official communities within your Union have access to the link.
Players and coaches must be able to apply the outcomes effectively
http://www.irblaws.com/EN/guidelines/
Yours sincerely,
David Carrigy
Head of External & Member Relations
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