NTRA REFEREE SIGNALS

Signals for Penalties 1

Penalty signals. 1. Penalty Sequence: Once the referee identifies an event that should be penalised, they will simultaneously blow the whistle and raise the other arm parallel to the ground in the direction of the team receiving the penalty. (photo 1)

The referee then signals the particular indiscretion (see the following penalty signals).

Penalty signal 3. Having moved towards the point where the offence occurred, the referee indicates where the tap will be taken to recommence play. (photo 2) (See rule 20)

The referee then holds this mark indicating to the defenders to move back to a mark 10 metres from where the tap is to be taken. Both arms are extended directly outwards with fingers of both hands splayed and pointing upwards. This indicates the requirement of the 10 metre mark by the defenders. (photo 3) Penatlty signal 4

The 'buddy' referee marks the 10 metres from the sideline, indicating if any players are offside. The onfield referee moves forward with play once the tap is taken. It is not necessary to blow your whistle to restart the game from the tap.

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