The following Experimental Law Variations will be implemented by the IRFU for the Domestic Game competition from August 1, 2008 for a 12 month trial

Each ELV is listed below (under the headings of the Law they are a variation of) with downloads

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alternatively you can download a copy of the Full ELV Guide HERE 

LAW 6 - MATCH OFFICIALS

ELV Nr.1 - Assistant Referees are able to assist the referee in any way that the referee requires

LAW 17 - MAUL

ELV Nr.2 - In Maul remove reference to head and shoulders not being lower than hips

Download ELV Nr.2 in PDF format HERE

ELV Nr.3 - Players are able to defend a maul by pulling it down.

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Download ELV Nr.3 in PDF format HERE

LAW 19 - TOUCH & LINEOUT

ELV Nr.4 - If a team puts ball back into its own 22 and the ball is subsequently kicked directly into touch, there is no gain in ground

ELV Nr.5 - A quick throw in may be thrown in straight or towards the throwing team's own goal line

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Download ELV Nr.5 in PDF format HERE

ELV Nr.6 - There is no restriction on the number of players from either team who can participate in the linout

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Download ELV Nr.6 in PDF format HERE

ELV Nr. 7 - The receiver at the lineout must be 2 metres away from the lineout

ELV Nr. 8 - The player who is in opposition to the player throwing in the ball must stand in the area between the 5-metre line and the touchline but must be 2 metres away from the 5-metre line

Download ELV Nrs. 7 & 8 in PDF format HERE

ELV Nr. 9 - Lineout players may pre-grip a jumper before the ball is thrown in

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ELV Nr.10 - The lifting of lineout players is permitted

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LAW 20 - SCRUM

ELV Nr.11 - Introduction of an offside line 5 metres behind the hindmost feet of the scrum

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ELV Nr. 12 - Identification of scrum-half offside lines

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LAW 22 - CORNER POSTS

ELV Nr. 13 - The Corner posts are no longer considered to be touch-in-goal except when the ball is grounded agains the post.

Download ELV Nr. 13 in PDF format HERE