Do I write a report if my foul play report leads to a send-off?
Rule- Australia
- World Rugby
- Community rugby
- World Rugby Laws 2026
- All ages
- 2026
- Assistant referees
- Touch judges
If your verbal report to the referee leads to a player being sent off, you submit a written report about the incident to the referee as soon as possible after the match (Law 6.27e). The referee then provides it to the match organiser.
Updated 24 Oct 2026