Level 2 Coaching Course Quiz
This is a Quiz for the Level 2 Coaching Course - Referee Component
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Red team is leading 20 to nil with 10 minutes to go. A massive thunderstorm with lightning engulfs the ground and the Referee informs the captains that he is calling the game off for safety reasons. The captains both disagree and want to continue. What options has the Referee got?
- A.
Call game off
- B.
Keep playing
- C.
Consult coaches
Correct Answer
A. Call game offExplanation
The referee's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of the players. In this scenario, a massive thunderstorm with lightning has engulfed the ground, which poses a significant risk to the players. Therefore, the referee's only viable option is to call the game off for safety reasons, despite the captains' disagreement. Continuing to play in such dangerous conditions could lead to serious injuries or even fatalities, making it imperative for the referee to prioritize the well-being of the players.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Red kicks in general play to the Blue fullback. An offside Red player moves to within 6 metres of the Blue fullback. The Blue fullback knocks on.
- A.
Penalty back 10m from knock on
- B.
Penalty where offside player becomes involved
- C.
Scrum red feed and loose
Correct Answer
B. Penalty where offside player becomes involvedExplanation
The correct answer is "Penalty where offside player becomes involved." In this scenario, the offside Red player moved within 6 meters of the Blue fullback, which is a violation of the offside rule. The Blue fullback then knocked on, which means that the offside player became involved in the play. According to the rules, when an offside player becomes involved in the play, a penalty should be awarded.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Red scores a try. The Red captain tells the referee that he does not wish to kick for goal. Can he do that?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Only if the other side agree
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The Red captain can choose not to kick for goal after scoring a try. This is because, after scoring a try, the team has the option to attempt a conversion kick for an additional two points. However, it is not mandatory, and the team can decide not to take the kick and instead continue with the game.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Red catches an unsuccessful drop goal attempt on the full in his own in-goal, what is the decision?
- A.
Play on
- B.
Goal line drop out
- C.
20 metre optional restart
Correct Answer
C. 20 metre optional restartExplanation
When Red catches an unsuccessful drop goal attempt on the full in his own in-goal, the decision is a 20 metre optional restart. This means that Red has the option to restart the game with a kick from the 20 metre line. This decision is made because Red caught the ball on the full, which indicates that the ball did not touch the ground and therefore did not result in a try or a goal line drop out.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When are players under the control of the referee?
- A.
From the time they enter the playing area until they leave it.
- B.
From the time they enter the playing field until they leave it.
- C.
After the toss
Correct Answer
A. From the time they enter the playing area until they leave it.Explanation
Players are under the control of the referee from the moment they enter the playing area until they leave it. This means that the referee has authority over the players during the entire duration of the game, ensuring fair play and enforcing the rules. The referee's control begins as soon as the players step onto the field and ends only when they exit the playing area.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A player takes a kick at goal from a penalty. The ball in flight is touched by a defending player but goes over the cross bar between the uprights and goes dead.
- A.
Award goal 2 points
- B.
Award goal 1 point
- C.
Goal line drop out non kicking side.
Correct Answer
C. Goal line drop out non kicking side.Explanation
When a player takes a kick at goal from a penalty and the ball in flight is touched by a defending player but goes over the crossbar between the uprights and goes dead, the correct decision is to award a goal line drop out to the non-kicking side. This means that the defending team will restart play by taking a drop kick from their own goal line.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Red kicks off to restart play. An onside Red player jumps up to catch the ball on the full and is tackled by a Blue player whilst in the air. Decision?
- A.
Play on, tackle 1
- B.
Penalty mid air tackle to red
- C.
Penalty mid air tackle to Blue
Correct Answer
A. Play on, tackle 1Explanation
In this situation, the correct decision is to play on and award tackle 1. The onside Red player jumped up to catch the ball on the full, and while in the air, was tackled by a Blue player. However, this is a legal play as long as the Blue player did not make contact with the Red player above shoulder height. Since the question does not mention any illegal contact, the play should continue without any penalty.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The referee orders a scrum to be packed. The Red half back feeds the scrum and the ball comes out the same tunnel. The referee orders the scrum to be re-fed but before it can, the full time siren sounds.
- A.
Re - Feed
- B.
Full time
- C.
Penalty wasting time
Correct Answer
A. Re - FeedExplanation
The correct answer is Re-Feed. In this scenario, the referee orders a scrum to be packed and the Red half back feeds the scrum. However, the ball comes out the same tunnel, indicating an error in the scrum. As a result, the referee orders the scrum to be re-fed. Before the re-feed can happen, the full-time siren sounds, indicating the end of the game. Therefore, the correct course of action would be to re-feed the scrum once the game is restarted.Rate this question:
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- 9.
If a player deliberately and unnecessarily runs into an offside player, what action should the referee take?
- A.
Penalty against offside player
- B.
Penalty against ball carrier
- C.
Play on, if the offside player makes no attempt to effect the play
Correct Answer
C. Play on, if the offside player makes no attempt to effect the playExplanation
If a player deliberately and unnecessarily runs into an offside player, the referee should play on if the offside player makes no attempt to affect the play. This means that if the offside player does not interfere with the game or try to influence the outcome of the play, the referee should allow the game to continue without stopping play or penalizing anyone.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Red kicks in general play and follows up the kick. As a Blue player is about to catch the ball, the Red player punches the ball forward and catches it before it hits the ground.
- A.
Knock on red
- B.
Penalty to Blue
- C.
Play on
Correct Answer
B. Penalty to BlueExplanation
The Red player's action of punching the ball forward is considered a knock-on, as they intentionally propelled the ball forward with their hand. This is against the rules of the game, resulting in a penalty to the opposing team, Blue.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Red attempt a drop goal which misses. Blue catch the ball on the full in the in goal and run half way down the field before getting tackled. Ruling?
- A.
Play on tackle 1.
- B.
20m optional restart
- C.
20m drop out
Correct Answer
B. 20m optional restartExplanation
The ruling in this situation is a 20m optional restart. This means that after Blue caught the ball on the full in the in-goal area and ran halfway down the field before getting tackled, the game will resume with a restart from the 20-meter line. The team in possession of the ball has the option to either kick the ball back into play or take a tap and continue the game from that point.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The ball is lying in the Blue in goal. A Red player and a Blue player touch down simultaneously.
- A.
Try Blue
- B.
Goal line drop out
- C.
Try Red
Correct Answer
C. Try RedExplanation
The correct answer is "Try Red" because when a player from the attacking team grounds the ball over the goal line of the defending team's in-goal area, it is considered a try. In this scenario, the ball is lying in the Blue team's goal area, and a Red player touches it down simultaneously with a Blue player. Since the Red player is from the attacking team and has successfully grounded the ball, it is awarded as a try for the Red team.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Blue on tackle 3 attempts to score by placing the ball against the base of the Red goal post. (For the sake of this question it is assumed if a try is not awarded that he is tackled)
- A.
Play on tackle 3
- B.
Try Blue
- C.
Play on tackle 4
Correct Answer
C. Play on tackle 4Explanation
The given correct answer suggests that the play continues on tackle 4 after Blue's attempt to score. This means that Blue was not successful in scoring a try on tackle 3 and the game continues without any interruption.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The full time siren sounds and a Blue player deliberately throws the ball which goes forward into touch to finish the game. Decision?
- A.
Penalty against Blue for a deliberate forward pass.
- B.
Scrum feed loose to red.
- C.
Full time.
Correct Answer
A. Penalty against Blue for a deliberate forward pass.Explanation
The Blue player deliberately throws the ball forward into touch, which is considered a deliberate forward pass. According to the rules, a deliberate forward pass is penalized. Therefore, the correct decision is to award a penalty against Blue for the deliberate forward pass. Additionally, as the full-time siren has sounded, the game is over, so there is no need for any further actions such as a scrum feed or restart of play.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Red stands to play the ball and has no marker or acting halfback. After playing the ball backwards with the foot the Red player picks up the ball and runs.
- A.
Only if the referee gives permission
- B.
Play on
- C.
Penalty to blue
Correct Answer
B. Play onExplanation
The correct answer is "Play on". In rugby, as long as the ball is played backwards with the foot, the player is allowed to pick it up and continue running. Since there is no mention of any infringement or the referee stopping play, it can be inferred that the player is within the rules and can continue playing.Rate this question:
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