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REGULATION 17 implement) the Core Principles of this Regulation 17, the principle of universality and/or are contrary to the Laws of the Game. 17.2 Application of the Regulations 17.2.1 All Unions, Associations and their recognised Tournament Organisers have an obligation to put in place and implement disciplinary regulations within their jurisdictions and in respect of their tournaments and Matches which incorporate fully the Core Principles. 17.2.2 The Core Principles shall apply to all Unions, Associations and Tournament Organisers within their respective jurisdictions (and at all levels). The remaining provisions of Regulation 17 are mandatory guiding principles that allow flexibility in the formulation of regulations by such bodies and it is the responsibility of Unions and Associations to: (a) advise their Players, Persons and Rugby Bodies of this Regulation and their obligations hereunder; and (b) put in place disciplinary regulations compatible and not in conflict with Regulation 17, embodying the Core Principles and to ensure that such regulations are applied to and by all Rugby Bodies within their jurisdiction. 17.2.3 All participants in Matches in the fifteen-a-side and seven-a-side Game and any other abbreviated versions of the Game shall be bound by the provisions of this Regulation 17. 17.2.4 In the event of non-compliance or improper implementation of this Regulation by any Union or Association, World Rugby may undertake such action as it considers reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances in order to address the matter with the Union or Association. Where a Rugby Body does not comply with or fails to properly implement this Regulation, the Disciplinary Officer or World Rugby may require the relevant Union(s) or Association to undertake appropriate investigations and/or proceedings to remedy the matter. In any event World Rugby shall have the authority to ensure the proper implementation of this Regulation 17 within the Game. 17.3 Categories of Matches 17.3.1 The provisions of Regulation 17 shall apply to the categories of Matches set out in this Regulation 17.3 notwithstanding the body responsible for hosting the Match. 17.3.2 International Matches, International Tours, International Tournaments or Series of International Matches and which, for the purposes of this Regulation, also include: (a) all Matches involving The Combined Team of the Pacific Island Unions; (b) all Matches involving The British and Irish Lions; and Last update: 14 January, 2015 239


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