Where do I stand, and what do I signal, for a kick at goal?
Rule- South Africa
- SA Rugby
- Club and schools rugby
- All ages
- Assistant referees
- Touch judges
- World Rugby laws
- 2026
- Match officials
- Position: for a kick at goal you leave touch and stand in in-goal behind the goal posts, one assistant referee or touch judge at or behind each post (Laws 6.22 and 6.25). Stand where you have a clear view of the ball, the post and the crossbar.
- Successful kick: if the ball goes over the crossbar and between the posts, both of you raise your flags (Law 6.25).
- Missed kick: keep your flags down.
- Agree first: World Rugby guidance is to confirm the decision with each other before raising or not raising your flags. If you disagree, the referee makes the final decision.
This applies to conversions, penalty goals and any other kick at goal you are asked to judge. Return to touch as soon as the kick is over.
Added 21 Oct 2026