When is equipment checked?
Equipment and pitch · Rule 3.5
Players' equipment may be scrutinised before, during or after a game. A referee removes a player with rule-breaking equipment at a break, or immediately if it has become dangerous.
How it works
Players' equipment may be scrutinised before, during or after a game. A referee removes a player with rule-breaking equipment at a break, or immediately if it has become dangerous. Approved replacement equipment is collected from the substitute area.
In a game
A damaged faceguard is noticed mid-game and the referee acts for safety.
Remember
Approved replacement equipment is collected from the substitute area.