The powers and duties of field umpires will be in accordance with the Laws (other than reporting and send-off) and the Rules.
A free kick or a 50-metre penalty may be awarded against a player, official or spectator who:
- Uses abusive, insulting, threatening or obscene language towards an Umpire;
- Behaves in an abusive, insulting, threatening or obscene manner towards an Umpire;
- Intentionally, recklessly or negligently engages in conduct which affects, interferes with or prevents an Umpire from performing his or her duties.
The field umpire may ask spectators to provide more space beyond the boundary, and may refrain from recommencing the game until the request is complied with.
