Results in a scrum with the put-in to the opposition. Scrum to the opposition. Basically, players not involved in rucks, mauls, scrums or lineouts must remain behind the back foot - that is, behind the last attached player. Penalties are awarded for serious infringements like dangerous play , offside and handling the ball on the ground . It is signalled by the referee with a straight arm raised in the air.
Players can also receive red and yellow cards, as in football.
The offending team must retire 10 yards for both penalties and free kicks. A team can either kick for goal, run the ball or kick directly into touch with the resulting line-out awarded to them. The normal 22 rule applies for kicking for position from a free kick. It is signalled by the referee with a bent arm raised in the air. The eight forwards from each team bind together and push against each other.