UNDER 10s MINIS RUGBY
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2009/10 Season NEWS
Welcome to the Under 10s
The new season starts on the 6th September 2009
UNDER 10s LAWS
- 12 a-side – 5 forwards, 7 backs. Match squads of 15.
- Mini rugby with contact.
- Size 4 rugby ball.
- Maximum pitch size is 60 metres x 43 metres, plus 5 metres for each in-goal area.
- 20 minutes each way – no longer than 40 minutes.
- Scrum – 3 player front row and 2 second row locks binding around hips.
- Offside line (Scrum) – Scrum half behind the hindmost foot of scrum until the ball is out.
- Lineout (Contested) – 2-4 players lineout between 2 metres and 7 metres from the touchline, 5th player throws in. Quick throw is not allowed.
- Offside line (lineout) – 10 minutes from line of touch.
- No hand offs, fend offs, scrag tackles or barging.
- Maximum of 14 fixtures and 3 festivals.
- Mouthguards and shinpads mandatory.
- Under 10s and under 11s may play together utilising the under 10 mini contact format. No under 10 child may play with under 12s or above in any circumstances.
- Under 11s and under 12s may play together utilising the mini contact format.
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the official RFU rules (PDF format / 76KB)
