Law 4 Player's Clothing

Law 4 Player's Clothing

1. Must all items of clothing comply with World Rugby Regulation 12?
Answer: Yes

2. What must players wear during a game as a bare minimum?
Answer: Jersey, shorts, underwear, socks and boots.

3. Along with jersey, shorts and socks, what other items of clothing are permissible on a rugby field?
Answer: A. washable supports made of compressible elasticated material, B. shin guards, C. ankle supports, D. mitts, E. shoulder pads, F. mouth guard, G. headgear, H. bandages, I. goggles, J. studs

• DSLV: mouthguards are compulsory in all levels of NZ Domestic rugby.

4. May players wear chest pads, cotton blend tights or leggings, and headscarves?
Answer: Yes. These are permitted for all players. Headscarves must not cause a danger to the wearer or other players.

5. What items of clothing may a player not wear?
Answer: A. any item contaminated with blood, B. any sharp or abrasive item, C. any items containing buckles, clips, rings, zippers, screws, bolts or rigid material, D. jewellery, E. gloves, F. shorts with padding sewn in, G. any item that the referee may consider could cause injury, H. communication devices

6. Does the referee have the power to stop a match and ask a player to remove an item of clothing if deemed dangerous?
Answer: Yes.

7. What must the referee do if he/she finds a player with an item of clothing on during a match which the referee asked to remove prior to the match starting?
Answer: Send the player off for misconduct. PK

8. Can the referee allow a player to leave the playing area to change an item of clothing?
Answer: Only if it is bloodstained.