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Without the rule, offensive players could hover near their opponents' goal even when the play is on the other side of the field, with the hope of a long pass and an easy goal. The offside rule applies at the moment the ball is touched or passed, not when the ball is received.
Offside in open play Offside is quite a complicated rule of rugby union, so make sure you pay attention and listen to what the referee is saying. If a player is in front of a team-mate in possession of the ball, or in front of their team-mate who last played the ball, they will be offside if: 1  They are actively trying to play the ball. 2  Do not retire within 10m of an opponent who is waiting for the ball.