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When the ball carrier wins the collision with the tackler, pushes the defender back, and falls forward, starting a ruck. Also called a Dominant Carry. Positive carries are more common than negative carries.

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How it’s identified

  • The carrier wins the collision: drives the defender back and/or falls forward under control.
  • A carrier who falls forward then lands on his back or side is still a positive carry. Direction of fall after gaining territory does not change the outcome.
  • A carrier who fell to the side is still positive if he made progress or did not lose territory at the start of contact.