New Posts For Thread: What is a forward pass (not a wind up)https://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-upSeems that every major rugby comp I ask a stupid question, and this is today's, thanks for bearing with me as always.There was an incident in the Italy/Wales RL today where the Italian guy clearly threw the ball backwards but because he was travellinsame as any other rule really. if new zealand does it then it is ok but everyone else has to abide by the basic laws of the game. hthhttps://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536310085#536310085same as any other rule really. if new zealand does it then it is ok but everyone else has to abide by the basic laws of the game. hthMon, 04 Nov 2013 17:57:23 -0600a movement refs choose to ignore time after timehttps://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536306287#536306287a movement refs choose to ignore time after timeMon, 04 Nov 2013 13:48:34 -0600It doesn't really matter what the Laws say, Union or League, as the application of said Laws is random.https://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536197549#536197549It doesn't really matter what the Laws say, Union or League, as the application of said Laws is random.Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:52:08 -0500Fingers on release of ball point back - pass is back, fingers on release point forward pass is forward.Next......https://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536195405#536195405Fingers on release of ball point back - pass is back, fingers on release point forward pass is forward.Next......Tue, 29 Oct 2013 07:25:27 -0500On a point of clarification , and as queried before , does a forward pass purely involve the ball , or is it related to the intended recipient of the pass being technically offside ? The only game rules I have regularly to hand are the rules of golfhttps://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536194899#536194899On a point of clarification , and as queried before , does a forward pass purely involve the ball , or is it related to the intended recipient of the pass being technically offside ? The only game rules I have regularly to hand are the rules of golfTue, 29 Oct 2013 06:30:39 -0500I think it's fair to say that union referees have been interpreting forward passes in a way that contradicts law 12 for as long as anyone can remember. If they didn't then virtually any pass delivered by a player running at speed would be illegal. Wihttps://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536194269#536194269I think it's fair to say that union referees have been interpreting forward passes in a way that contradicts law 12 for as long as anyone can remember. If they didn't then virtually any pass delivered by a player running at speed would be illegal. WiTue, 29 Oct 2013 04:59:59 -0500so the refereeing establishment in union has come up with an intepretation which contradicts the irb laws (which haven't altered from what vis says most followers were brought up with). is this correct?seems a bit like the modern contact without getthttps://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536188973#536188973so the refereeing establishment in union has come up with an intepretation which contradicts the irb laws (which haven't altered from what vis says most followers were brought up with). is this correct?seems a bit like the modern contact without gettMon, 28 Oct 2013 16:50:24 -0500Agreed Kelly. Most followers were brought up watching and/or playing the game where "forwards" would be judged mainly using the lines and mower markings on the pitch. It takes a long time to adjust to that. What we want is consistency from TMOs anhttps://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536184627#536184627Agreed Kelly. Most followers were brought up watching and/or playing the game where "forwards" would be judged mainly using the lines and mower markings on the pitch. It takes a long time to adjust to that. What we want is consistency from TMOs anMon, 28 Oct 2013 12:21:29 -0500We understand ozy . Insightful as always . No-one else to snipe at today ?https://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536183647#536183647We understand ozy . Insightful as always . No-one else to snipe at today ?Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:00:42 -0500you don't half waffle on, Kelly.I never understand the point you are trying to make. I am not sure you do yourself. You go round the houses and usually end up with a nothing remark like...i guess that's the way the game is going...Yawnhttps://community.betfair.com/rugby/go/thread/view/94158/30120223/what-is-a-forward-pass-not-a-wind-up?post_id=536183459#536183459you don't half waffle on, Kelly.I never understand the point you are trying to make. I am not sure you do yourself. You go round the houses and usually end up with a nothing remark like...i guess that's the way the game is going...YawnMon, 28 Oct 2013 10:37:38 -0500