1. Welsh Society of Referee Training Evenings Understanding the Scrum

2. Understanding The Scrum Basic understanding of how to referee the scrum. Basic understanding of how to referee the scrum. We should be able to deal with issues regarding the scrum. We should be able to deal with issues regarding the scrum. Allow us to be confident in managing this area of the game. Allow us to be confident in managing this area of the game.

3. Agenda Pre Engagement. Pre Engagement. During Engagement. During Engagement. Post Engagement Post Engagement

4. Pre Engagement Pre match talk. Pre match talk. All front row players, front row. replacements and scrum half. All front row players, front row. replacements and scrum half. Explain your Scrum procedure. Explain your Scrum procedure. Crouch and Hold, Engage. Crouch and Hold, Engage. Under 19’s Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage. Under 19’s Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage. Zero Tolerance on early engagement. Zero Tolerance on early engagement.

5. During Engagement Front rows hips to be square facing downfield. Front rows hips to be square facing downfield. Legs to be square not pointing in at an angle. Legs to be square not pointing in at an angle. Six shoulders to be seen (not to open). Six shoulders to be seen (not to open). We need front rows to be same height. We need front rows to be same height. Props binding MUST be on the body and NOT on arm. Props binding MUST be on the body and NOT on arm. Props to push through straight and not at angle. Props to push through straight and not at angle. All front row to remain in pushing position. All front row to remain in pushing position. Scrum to be steady and square before put in. Scrum to be steady and square before put in.

6. Post Engagement Need Props to push straight and through the scrum. Need Props to push straight and through the scrum. Back row must stay bound to the scrum with ONE FULL arm. Back row must stay bound to the scrum with ONE FULL arm. Watch for DELIBERATE wheeling of scrum. Props push back and 2 nd rows step out of scrum. (Penalty kick) Watch for DELIBERATE wheeling of scrum. Props push back and 2 nd rows step out of scrum. (Penalty kick) Gradual wheel is fine all players remaining bound and maintaining pushing position. Gradual wheel is fine all players remaining bound and maintaining pushing position. 90 Degrees, Turn over ball. 90 Degrees, Turn over ball. Under 19’s - 45 Degrees same put in. Under 19’s - 45 Degrees same put in.

7. Post Engagement Scrum half is offside if he is in front of the ball. Scrum half is offside if he is in front of the ball. Scrum Half- A credible feed. Scrum Half- A credible feed. Scrum half MUST NOT touch the scrum whilst the ball is still in OR the number 8 is still bound. Scrum half MUST NOT touch the scrum whilst the ball is still in OR the number 8 is still bound.

8. Collapsed / Pop Up Scrums DO NOT GUESS. DO NOT GUESS. BLOW UP IMMEDIATELY. BLOW UP IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT PLAY ON OR ADVANTAGE. DO NOT PLAY ON OR ADVANTAGE. SAFETY is PARAMOUNT at all times. SAFETY is PARAMOUNT at all times.

9. Collapsed Scrums - Outcomes Options Available :- Options Available :- Reset. Reset. Penalty. Penalty. Penalty Try. Penalty Try.

10. Uncontested Scrums For All WRU League and Cup Games:- For All WRU League and Cup Games:- Game CAN start with uncontested scrums. Game CAN start with uncontested scrums. NO replacements can be used by side electing to start with passive scrums. NO replacements can be used by side electing to start with passive scrums. The circumstances in which games go to uncontested scrums should be sent to the Union office. The circumstances in which games go to uncontested scrums should be sent to the Union office.

11. Uncontested Scrums Side putting in the ball must win it. Side putting in the ball must win it. Scrum Half can follow ball around. Scrum Half can follow ball around. Number 8 can pick up. Number 8 can pick up.

12. Replacements All front row replacements must be suitably trained. All front row replacements must be suitably trained. You cannot replace tactically all members of the front row. You cannot replace tactically all members of the front row. You can replace two members of the front row tactically and one through injury who therefore becomes a permanent substitution. You can replace two members of the front row tactically and one through injury who therefore becomes a permanent substitution.

13. Overview Understand the mechanics of the scrum. Understand the mechanics of the scrum. Know the Law. Know the Law. Above all DO NOT COMPROMISE ON SAFETY. Above all DO NOT COMPROMISE ON SAFETY.