<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article does not cite any sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article does not cite any sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A free kick in rugby union is usually awarded to a team for a technical offence committed by the opposing side . Free kicks are awarded for technical offences such as playing too many players in a line - out or time wasting at a scrum . A free kick is also awarded for making a mark . </P> <P> Once awarded a free kick the team must decide how they wish to play it . There are five options . </P>

When is a free kick awarded in rugby