NTRA REFEREE SIGNALS

Signals for General Play 1

Start of play signal. 1. Start of play: To commence each half or to recommence play after a try is scored a tap is taken from halfway. The referee takes position about 8 metres from halfway and about 10 metres from midfield. The referee raises their hand straight up, fingers together whilst blowing the whistle simultaneously. (Rule 16)

Five touches completed signal. 2. Five touches completed: Once a team has held possession for 5 successive touches the referee raises one hand directly upwards with fingers spread to indicate 5 touches have been completed. The referee should hold this signal until the set of 6 touches is complete. (Rule 21)

Set of six touches completed signal 3. Six touches completed: The referee indicates that the set of 6 touches is complete by raising one hand showing one finger, and the other with 5 fingers spread. The referee may choose to give a short whistle blast prior to giving this signal. (Rule 21)

Links to Other Signals Pages

  • Signals Contents Page
  • Signals for General Play 1 ­ Start of play · Five touches completed · Six touches completed
  • Signals for General Play 2 ­ Half-time and full-time · Touch count restarts, Six to go · Lost control of ball
  • Signals for General Play 3 ­ Incorrect rollball · Try · Dummy half caught in possession
  • Penalties 1 ­ The penalty sequence
  • Penalties 2 ­ Forward pass · Over the mark · Touch pass
  • Penalties 3 ­ No-freeze rule · No touch · Voluntary rollball · Defender in the ruck or obstruction