Midlands Division Playing Regulation Changes.

posted on 30th Jul 2011

8.         RFU KO Cup Competitions

8.1       The RFU National Cup Regulations apply in general to the administration of these competitions by the MLOC. The MLOC however has stipulated that the number of replacements allowed in the Cup games whilst it administers the competitions will be three, as in league matches at the same level. (Clubs at Level 9 and below will not be allowed their “rolling five replacements” in the Junior Vase)  In the Midlands Finals,  seven replacements will be allowed.

13.       New for Season 2011-2012.  “Rolling Replacements” at Levels 9 and below in league games.

13.1     At Level 9 and below, up to a maximum of 5 players may be named as replacements and players will be allowed to “roll on and roll off” on an unlimited basis, to hopefully maintain 15 players a side on the field of play at all times, other than when the game has moved to uncontested scrums when the side causing the uncontested scrums plays with 1 player fewer.

13.2     There is no compulsion to have 5 replacements and sides do not have to have equal numbers of replacements.

13.3     Replacements will be made, with the referees permission, at stoppages of play other than at penalty and free kick situations, to make sure that a replacement doesn’t come on to the field of play simply to take a kick at goal and then be replaced again.

13.4     The requirement to have one replacement front row player within the squad is still necessary, so that at the first time of asking a side can replace a front row player in order that the game carries on with contested scrums.

13.5     This rule is not intended to encourage clubs to pick the maximum number of replacements for league games to the detriment of turning out a second or third XV.