What is a rugby knock on?
A rugby knock on is a penalty that is called when a player in possession of the ball knocks the ball forward and it then touches them or any other player on the same team. This penalty results in a scrum awarded to the opposing team, with the team that caused the knock on losing possession. The penalty is intended to discourage players from deliberately handling the ball forward in order to gain an advantage. The penalty has been in place in rugby since the 19th century, and is seen as an integral part of the sport. It is also a penalty in the game of rugby league.
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