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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.
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 (Law 6A 3) 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.
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