NTRA REFEREE SIGNALS

Signals for General Play 3

Incorrect rollball signal. 7. Incorrect rollball: To signal is used to indicate that the ball has not been played correctly between or under the feet. The referee mimes the correct action. Where the rollball is not completed correctly a change of possession occurs, with play recommencing with a rollball to the opposition. (Rule 28)

Try awarded signal. 8. Try Awarded: When a try has been scored, the referee positions themselves behind the point where the ball was grounded. You should then look across to your 'buddy' referee(s) to receive the all clear signal. When the try is awarded with fingers together & palm down your arm is extended towards the point where the try was scored and the whistle is blown simultaneously.

Dummy half caught in possession signal 9. Dummy Half Caught in Possession: The referee indicates that the dummy half has been caught in possession by crossing their arms at chest height in front of the body. A change of possession results with play recommencing with a rollball. A short blast of the whistle may be required before giving the signal. (Rule 29)

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