RUGBY RULES
In this section you fill find information about the game of rugby such as how the rules change as the players move up each age group. The rules have been created in a manner to progressively introduce more aspects of the game to children in a safe, progressive manner.
| |
Age Group |
Pitch size |
Each half max |
Ball size |
Scrum |
Line-out |
| Mini Rugby |
U7 |
Up to 60m x 30m |
|
3 |
n/a |
n/a |
| U8 |
|
3 |
n/a |
n/a |
| U9 |
|
3 |
3 man, uncontested |
2 man, uncontested |
| Midi Rugby |
U10 |
Up to 60m x 35m |
|
4 |
3 man, contested. Max 1.5m push |
2 man, contested. No lifting. |
| U11 |
|
4 |
Max 1.5m push |
No lifting. |
| U12 |
|
4 |
Max 1.5m push |
No lifting. |
| Youth Rugby |
U13 |
Full size |
25 mins |
4 |
Max 1.5m push |
No lifting. |
| U14 |
25 mins |
4 |
Max 1.5m push |
No lifting. |
| U15 |
30 mins |
5 |
Max 1.5m push |
No lifting in club match, allowed in county matches. |
| U16 |
35 mins |
5 |
Max 1.5m push. Scrum-half can follow round. |
Lifting allowed. |
No hand off / fend off. ?????? Check if allowed from U13 on.
Scrum: Equal numbers. No deliberate wheeling of the scrum (penalty). Max wheel 45 deg. - scrum reset. Ball must come out quickly - can't be kept in the scrum.
Maul must not be pulled down.
No squeeze ball.