RAPID RUGBY PLAYING CONDITIONS:
U8, U9, U10
Numbers on Field
10
Field Size
1/3 field
½ = goal to 10m (across the field)
Try
5 points
If score blow-outs are occurring (i.e. 35-0 at halftime), both coaches MUST meet and come to an agreement as to how they can generate a more even contest. 55 points difference max.
Conversion
0 points
Year 7/8 – conversions taken from in front of the posts either drop goal or punt.
Ball Size
3
Subs
All players must play a minimum of half a game. Rolling substitutions are permitted. Substitutions may be made when the referee will allow and signal a Substitution Break.
Scrums
None
Play will be resumed with a tap restart from where the offence took place
Lineout
None
Play will be resumed 5 metres in the field of play where the ball went out with tap restart
Penalty
Tap & Pass
Kicking
Encourage running and passing
Length of Game
2 x 10 minutes
i.e. 2 games per day
Referee
Yes
Tackle
Normal rules apply
Kick-Off
Punt or drop-kick by the scoring side
U8, U9, U10 – kick-offs to be rotated through the players, there will be no lifting from kick-starts. Opposing team back 5 metres from halfway.
Ruck and Maul
Normal rules apply.
U8, U9, U10
Numbers on Field
10
Field Size
1/3 field
½ = goal to 10m (across the field)
Try
5 points
If score blow-outs are occurring (i.e. 35-0 at halftime), both coaches MUST meet and come to an agreement as to how they can generate a more even contest. 55 points difference max.
Conversion
0 points
Year 7/8 – conversions taken from in front of the posts either drop goal or punt.
Ball Size
3
Subs
All players must play a minimum of half a game. Rolling substitutions are permitted. Substitutions may be made when the referee will allow and signal a Substitution Break.
Scrums
None
Play will be resumed with a tap restart from where the offence took place
Lineout
None
Play will be resumed 5 metres in the field of play where the ball went out with tap restart
Penalty
Tap & Pass
Kicking
Encourage running and passing
Length of Game
2 x 10 minutes
i.e. 2 games per day
Referee
Yes
Tackle
Normal rules apply
Kick-Off
Punt or drop-kick by the scoring side
U8, U9, U10 – kick-offs to be rotated through the players, there will be no lifting from kick-starts. Opposing team back 5 metres from halfway.
Ruck and Maul
Normal rules apply.
