Date 9th September 2013
Request for Clarification from the Irish RFU
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The Irish Rugby Football Union has requested clarification that apart from a kicking tee no other item or implement may be used.
Law 9.B.1 (d) states:
(d) The kicker may place the ball directly on the ground or on sand, sawdust or a kicking tee approved by the Union.
There have been instances where the kicker has used another marker to indicate where he wishes to place his non kicking foot; or to sight/line up the ball with the posts.
It is our view that these additional assists falls outside Law.
Clarification
The Law permits the use of a kicking tee or sand to elevate the ball so that it can be kicked. No other equipment, sand or other implement may be used to assist the kicker.