RUGBY LAWS

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Junior Rules Summary

Click on the following link to Download Laws Summary – U6 to U12

Common Pathway Law for 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