Where's the offsides line?

[Pinky]

Interesting thread.
(ie: unsuccessful end to a maul)

Ruck, surely?

[The Fat]

Ruck, surely?

Glad someone knows what I meant to write. Doh!!!
Yes, unsuccessful end to a ruck (and I even proof read that before posting).
Thanks Pinky.

[Camquin]

The questions I would have would be how did everyone end up off their feet.
Should I have penalised someone for going off their feet and/ or collapsing the ruck.

If everyone spontaneously lost their footing, even though they were endeavouring to stay up - then ruck is over.

If I can see the ball it is out - successful end of ruck. Someone should get on and play it.
If I can't, unsuccessful end of ruck - scrum.

[jdeagro]

I think there is room for a lot of little technicalities in this one, with a multitude of potentials for the scenario I outlined. As I don't think it's going to be headlining as a real problem in rugby anytime soon; I do get the pleasure of reading all of your educated officials' input on these intricate situations I let play out in my head.