COMPETITION

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FEES & REGISTRATION

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DISCIPLINE

The referee is the sole judge of fact and of law during a match – World Rugby 6.5a

FOUL PLAY / RED CARD – World Rugby Regulation 17, Appendix 3 for the Underage game 

• Foul play is for athletes only and pertains to actions during the match. 
• Red cards require a hearing. This allows the red carded player to share their experience with the Judicial Officer/Disciplinary Panel prior to determination of sanctions.
• Red cards are adjudicated prior to play the following weekend when possible. 
• Red carded players are provisionally suspended from rugby until the card is resolved.
• The burden of proof is on the athlete/team to demonstrate that the foul play did not rise to the level of a red card.

MISCONDUCT – World Rugby Regulation 18

• Misconduct may pertain to coaches, spectators, referees, and players for actions beyond the game itself.  
• A Designated Disciplinary Officer (DDO) is appointed to determine if the case is warranted to move forward, thus the burden of proof is on the DDO.  The DDO will write a summary of their findings and recommendation.
  • If the DDO recommends moving forward, a hearing will be held and conducted by a Disciplinary panel.  The hearing will occur as schedules allow.  The party in question may participate in play in the interim – they are not withheld from competition.

TEAM CITING – World Rugby Regulation 17, Appendix 3 for the Underage game 

• A team has to submit a citing/request for review within 48 hours of the match.  
• The burden of proof is on the citing team to demonstrate that there was foul play rising to the red card level.

RESOURCES:

1. World Rugby Laws of the Game
2. Foul Play – World Rugby Reg 17 (note chart for Underage Players)
3. Misconduct – World Rugby Reg 18
4. FULL DISCIPLINARY PROCESS
5. Disciplinary Process Flow Chart/Visual
6. USA Rugby Game Management

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