Question: are ankle taps legal in rugby?
Answer: The Code: (2.4) ANKLE TAPS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Application: It is an infringement to ankle tap the ball-carrier. This is not to be confused with a defender who makes a genuine attempt to wrap his arms around the legs of the player. Reference: Law Book - Section 15, Law 1 (d) and Notes 1 (d), Page 38.