Rugby term
Uncontested scrum
Definition
A scrum where neither team contests for the ball; the feeding team is awarded possession automatically.
Used when a team cannot provide a safe front row.
Related laws
Related terms
BindingBinding means gripping a team-mate or an opponent firmly with the arm so that players stay connected, and it is required at scrums and rucks.CaptainThe captain is the player who leads a team on the field, takes part in the coin toss and makes choices for the team, such as which sanction to take.CrouchThe first call in the scrum engagement sequence ("Crouch, Bind, Set").EngagementThe coming together of the two front rows at a scrum, controlled by the referee using the sequence "Crouch, Bind, Set."Front rowThe three players at the front of a scrum: the loosehead prop, hooker, and tighthead prop.Head injury assessment (HIA)An HIA, or head injury assessment, is when a player with a possible head injury leaves the field to be checked while a temporary replacement takes their place.Hindmost footThe foot nearest a team's own try line of its last player in a maul or scrum, used to set the offside line.HookerThe player wearing jersey number 2, positioned between the two props in the front row.