New law classifications applicable with immediate effect

Please find herewith three law clarifications as received from World Rugby. Although each clarification is self-explanatory, herewith a brief description of each:

1. Law Clarification 7 of 2014:

“Bunny Hopping” not allowed. Number 8 is not allowed to keep the ball between his feet/legs and “hop” whilst scrum is moving forward.

2. Law clarification 8 of 2014:

Drop outs for 7’s is applied exactly the same as for 15’s. It is only the kick-offs that are handled differently.

3. Law clarification 9 of 2014:

A drop at goal from a scrum chosen from a free kick should not be awarded but play continues as if the drop was a kick out of hand.