The Raid (Crossing & 30-Second Limit)
When raider enters opponent half with cant to attack. Maximum duration is 30 seconds.
Touch & Struggle Dynamics
Physical contact by raider on defender body/jersey. Activates side lobbies into active play field.
Bonus Line Rule & Execution
1m past Baulk Line. 6/7 defenders required. 1 foot grounded inside + 1 foot airborne.
Baulk Line Crossing Requirement
3.75m (Men) / 3m (Women) from midline. Raider foot must touch ground past baulk line.
Super Tackle (3 Defenders Active)
3, 2, or 1 defender tackles raider = 2 POINTS awarded to defending team.
Do or Die Raid (3rd Empty Raid)
3rd consecutive empty raid requires mandatory score or raider is declared OUT.
Golden Raid (Sudden Death)
Tie-breaker sudden death raid where leading point wins match immediately.
All-Out / Lona Rule (+2 Points)
Putting all 7 opponents out awards 2 extra Lona points + 15s full team revival.
Lobby Strips (1 Meter Width)
The 1-meter side strips (Lobbies) are OUT of bounds before touch, but open into legal court once contact occurs.
34 Official Referee Hand Signals
34 official gestures for Points, Bonus, Out, Super Tackle, Timeouts & Cards.