Rules Summary Under 6s to Under 12s
Under 6’s Rugby Union Rules
- Minimum Number Of Six Players
- Teams must match numbers on field during play
- No final series, no competition point and no premierships allowed
- Coaches are allowed on the field for the duration of the game
- No Lineouts
- No Scrums
Under 7’s Rugby Union Rules
- Teams must match numbers on field during play
- No final series, no competition point and no premierships allowed
- Referees play advantage generously to maximize playing time and reduce the number of infringements.
- Lineouts – 2 players from each team form a lineout. These are uncontested and there is no lifting
- Scrums – 3 players from each team form a scrum. These are uncontested and there is no pushing.
Under 8’s Rugby Union Rules
- Teams must match numbers on field during play
- No final series, no competition point and premierships are actively discouraged.
- Referees play advantage generously to maximize playing time and reduce the number of infringements.
- Lineouts – 2 players from each team form a lineout. These are uncontested and there is no lifting
- Scrums – 3 players from each team form a scrum. These are uncontested and there is no pushing.
Under 9’s Rugby Union Rules
- Teams must match numbers on field during play
- No final series, no competition point and premierships are actively discouraged.
- Referees play advantage generously to maximize playing time and reduce the number of infringements.
- Lineouts – 4 players from each team form a lineout. These are uncontested and there is no lifting
- Scrums – 5 players from each team form a scrum. These are uncontested and there is no pushing.
Under 10’s Rugby Union Rules
- Teams must match numbers on field during play
- Competition Ladder implemented
- Lineouts – 5 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is no lifting
- Scrums – 6 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.
Under 11’s Rugby Union Rules
- Teams must match numbers on field during play
- Competition Ladder implemented
- Lineouts – 5 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is no lifting
- Scrums – 6 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.
Under 12’s Rugby Union Rules
- Competition Ladder, Finals Series and Premiership implemented
- Lineouts – 7 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is no lifting
- Scrums – 8 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.
U13 – U15 Rugby Union Rules
- Competition Ladder, Finals Series and Premiership implemented
- Lineouts – 7 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is lifting
- Scrums – 8 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.
U16 – U18 Rugby Union Rules
- Competition Ladder, Finals Series and Premiership implemented
- Lineouts – 7 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is lifting
- Scrums – 8 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.
Senior Rugby Union Rules
For senior rugby rules, please visit laws.worldrugby.org
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