Age specific styles of Rugby
The style of game played differs depending on the age group. The diagram below depicts the key differences:
Age Specific Game Styles
All ages after the under 12s use the same style as the under 12s other than longer playing time and a few more detailed law variations.
If you’re after a document containing the actual laws in more detail please use the link below:
https://australia.rugby/participate/referee/laws
Minis U6 to U9s
The Minis section is all about fun, safety and learning the fundamentals of our great game in a modified format that suits the age and ability of the players.
- Smaller pitches
- Smaller teams
- Shorter games
- Play on Saturday mornings
- No tackling for U6 and U7
- Coaches on the field to help direct the kids
- Focus on learning by the referees, explaining their decisions.
- Local games in a smaller competition
- Its all about fun, safety and learning in the Minis.
The U10’s and U11’s expand their skills in a larger game format with more players.
- 12 players per team
- Larger pitch than the Minis but not full size
- Trained and certified Referees
- Focus on safety, learning and skill development
- Larger competition across northern Sydney
- Play on Sundays
Juniors 12 +
The full game experience whilst focussing on development and safety.
- Full size pitch
- 15 players per team
- Northern Sydney Competition
- Player pathways for local representative sides.
- Play on Sundays