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There still seems to be some confusing regarding the MAUL. Please share this. Thank you!<\/p>\n

\"\"When a maul goes to ground and is not deemed to be collapsed intentionally:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. There is no obligation for any players to release the ball or roll away.<\/li>\n
  2. If the ball is available, play should continue. Availability would constitute that the referee can see the ball and the team in possession are in the process of recycling the ball.<\/li>\n
  3. If the ball is not available, a scrum is awarded to the team that did not have possession of the ball at the commencement of the maul.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Law 17<\/a><\/p>\n

    Regards,
    \nRichard Every
    \nHigh Performance Referee Manager | USA Rugby<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    There still seems to be some confusing regarding the MAUL. Please share this. Thank you! When a maul goes to ground and is not deemed to be collapsed intentionally: There is no obligation for any players to release the ball or roll away. If the ball is available, play should continue. Availability would constitute that … <\/p>\n

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