A clarification from USA Rugby and World Rugby:
- If a player is part of the ruck he may attempt to kick the ball:
- If he makes contact with a player on the ground which results in foul play, the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.
- If he kicks the ball out of the scrumhalf’s hands the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.
- If a player is not part of the ruck and then steps over or comes around the side of the ruck and kicks the ball:
- PK and possibly suspension.
- If he makes contact with a player on the ground which results in foul play, the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.
- If he kicks the ball out of the scrumhalf’s hands the sanction is a PK and possibly suspension/red card.