Practical guidelines for match officials6. Treatment/assessment after a caution/sending-off·Page 238, 2026/27 edition
6. Treatment/assessment after a caution/sending-off
The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.
Previously, an injured player who received medical attention on the field of play had to leave before the restart. This can be unfair if an opponent caused the injury as the offending team has a numerical advantage when play restarts.
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