# Law 25: Definitions and the Playing Charter (World Rugby Laws of the Game)

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Key definitions of areas, phases, players and actions, and the values and principles of the Playing Charter.

## 25.251 Definitions: Areas and Phases

Hindmost, near, forward, phases of play, the plane of touch, scrum zone and open play.

### Test 1: Definitions: areas and phases

- Hindmost: nearest a team's own try line. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Near: within one metre. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Phase of play: scrum, lineout, ruck or maul. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Plane of touch: the vertical space rising immediately above the touchline or touch-in-goal line. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Forward: towards the opposition's dead-ball line. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Scrum zone: the area in the field of play where a scrum may take place. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Open play: the period after a kick-off, restart kick, free-kick, penalty or set piece has ended. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- The jackler/stealer is the first arriving team-mate of the tackler. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Each contains the one before it. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- 0.5 m, 1 m and 5 m. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions; Law 18.10)

## 25.252 Definitions: Players and Actions

Ball-carrier, loitering, kicks, crocodile roll, flying wedge, hand-off and the stiff arm.

### Test 1: Definitions: players and actions

- Ball-carrier: a player who is in possession of the ball. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- A player who remains in an offside position is loitering. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Punt: the ball is intentionally dropped and kicked before it touches the ground. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Drop-kick: dropped from the hands and kicked as it rises from the first bounce. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- A crocodile roll is a prohibited action: a player laterally rolls, twists or pulls an opponent. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Flying wedge: an illegal type of attack, usually near the try line, with multiple pre-bound team-mates. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Hand-off: a permitted action by a ball-carrier to fend off an opponent. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Stiff-arm tackle: an illegal tackle using a stiff arm to strike an opponent. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Unlike a punt, a drop-kick meets the ball on the bounce. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)
- Hands, a drop, then the boot before the bounce. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Definitions)

## 25.253 The Playing Charter

Core values, the object of the game, respect, fair play and the principles of the laws.

### Test 1: The Playing Charter

- Integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Playing Charter)
- The charter recalls the legend of William Webb Ellis at Rugby School in 1823. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Playing Charter)
- Two teams try to score as many points as possible by carrying, passing, kicking and grounding. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Foreword; Playing Charter)
- Respect for team-mates, opponents, match officials and those involved in the game is paramount. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Playing Charter)
- The laws give players of different physiques, skills, genders and ages the chance to take part. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Playing Charter)
- Fair play cannot be upheld by the referee alone; unions, clubs, affiliated bodies, coaches and players share it. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Foreword)
- Officials achieve this through fairness, consistency, sensitivity and, when appropriate, management. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Playing Charter)
- The team knocking on or passing forward is denied the throw at the next scrum: contests reward superior skill. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Playing Charter)
- From the introduction to the conclusion. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Playing Charter)

Sources: World Rugby Laws of the Game, Rugby Union 2026, Law 25 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the law book, not reproduced)

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