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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Senior Rugby Union Rules

For senior rugby rules, please visit laws.worldrugby.org