RUGBY LAWS
Junior Rules Summary
Click on the following link to Download Laws Summary – U6 to U12
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
- Size 2 ball
- Time: 2 x 15mins
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.
- Size 2 ball
- Time: 2 x 15mins
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.
- Size 3 ball
- Time: 2 x 15mins
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.
- Size 3 ball
- Time: 2 x 20mins
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.
- Size 4 ball
- Time: 2 x 20mins
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.
- Size 4 ball
- Time: 2 x 20mins
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.
- Size 4 ball
- Time: 2 x 25mins
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.
- Size 5 ball
- U13/14 Time: 2 x 25mins
- U15/16 Time: 2 x 30mins
U16 – U19 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.
- Size 5 ball
- U16 Time: 2 x 30mins
- U17/19 Time: 2 x 35mins
Senior (and Junior) Rugby Union Rules
For Senior rugby rules and expanded versions for all Age levels click on the following link. https://australia.rugby/participate/referee/laws