These instructions and Notes are, therefore, issued by the
International Rugby Football Board so that all concerned in
every country may follow a consistent and uniform practice.
It is the duty of the referee
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to apply fairly the Laws
of the Game without any variation or omission. Equally, the
referee is obliged to follow the instructions and guidelines
herein laid down by the International Board.
Instructions and Notes of The Laws
The Laws of the Game are complete and contain all that is
necessary to enable the game to be played correctly and fairly.
Nevertheless, in a complex game where so many diverse
situations can arise, the Board finds it necessary to instruct all
concerned as to the meaning and effect of some of the Laws, and
to add emphasis to duties which the Laws place on the referee.
This is all the more necessary because lack of uniformity in
referees' decisions is bad for the game.
Declaration of Amateurism
The game is an amateur game. No one is allowed to seek or
receive payment or other material reward for taking part in the
Game.