1.1 The 7-a-side laws of the game shall apply to the competition subject to the following variation.

1.2 There will be no toss for the right to kick-off or choice of ends. The first-named teams, for each game, will kick-off (kicking north) with a drop kick from the TST end of the pitch to the opposing team.

1.3 All pool games will be 10 minutes straight, with no break for half time, with no stoppage for water break, or for injury unless, in the opinion of the referee, it is dangerous for play to continue. Injured players must move off the pitch or else be
treated on the field while play continues.

1.4 Time will be indicated by an air horn. Play will start and finish as directed by the referee at the first available opportunity after the air horn has sounded. If there is some variation between pitches, the referee’s decision will be final.

1.5 At any re-start of play after a Try the team kicking off may do so at once provided it is onside and ready and need not wait for the opposing team to get onside or to get ready.

1.6 Place kicking and penalty attempts at goal by any kind of kick will not be permitted. A team may attempt to score with a dropped goal, as long as the attempt is made by a player other than the penalty taker. All Kick Offs and Conversion attempts will be drop kicks. Conversion attempts will be taken immediately by the scorer in front of the posts regardless of the position that a Try is scored in.

1.7 Any queries on a particular match must be brought to the attention of the Tournament Director prior to the start of the game.

1.8 Any team contravening the spirit of the Tournament may be disqualified.

Knockout Stages

1.9 All CUP finals will be 15 minutes one way with no break for half time, with no stoppage for water break, or for injury unless, in the opinion of the referee, it is dangerous for play to continue. Injured players must move off the pitch or else be treated on the field while play continues. In the event of a draw in the CUP finals there will be a 2 minute break followed by an extended period of two 5 minute halves during which the first team to score will be deemed the winner. If still a draw the match will be decided according to the general knock out rules below.

In the event of a draw in the knock out stages, with the exception of the CUP finals (see 1.9), then the outcome will be decided by:

1.10 The team that scored the first Try will be declared the winner; If no tries are scored then the following rules are applied in sequential order if each rule is tied, i.e.

1.11 Drop goals at the 22m line, by 3 individual players nominated prior to the kick; if tied then -

1.12 The team with the least number of red/yellow cards issued to its team over the course of the day will be deemed the winner; if tied then -

1.13 One-on-One race - 100m running the length of the field.

1.14 All disciplinary decisions should be referred to the referee’s representative;

1.15 Any sending off for violent conduct will be dealt with by the HKCR. Decisions will be based on information provided by the HKRRS.

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1.16 The Kowloon RugbyFest is a social event run and organised by unpaid dedicated loyal club volunteers and officials - any abuse both physical or verbal will not be tolerated. Any such behaviour may result in the person or team responsible being withdrawn from the event .

1.17 The decision of the Tournament Director is final in all cases even if he is wrong.