What are the rules to childrens rugby?

Answer 1

UNDER 9 & UNDER 10 MINI Rugby

This Section contains the rules of play, regulations and recommendations (including modifications to the IRB Laws of the Game) which apply to players in the Under 9 and Under 10 age grades. as you have not specified the age range you specifically interested in.

RULES OF PLAY

The object of the game is to score a try (5 points). A penalty try will be awarded if a try

would probably have been scored but for foul play by the defending team.

The game is played between teams having a maximum of nine players, three of whom will be forwards and form the scrum, with the remaining players forming the back line. Positions should be interchangeable and coaches are encouraged to rotate players around the positions so they all get experience in different roles. Each side can have an agreed number of substitutes. Substituted players can be re-used at any time.

Substitutions may only take place when the ball is 'dead' or at half time and always with the referee's knowledge.

STARTS:

The match is started or restarted from the centre of the field or after a penalty with a free pass. The starter's team must be behind the ball (i.e. nearer their own try line than the starter). Before the pass is taken, the opposing team must be 7 metres away, nearer their own goal-line. On penalty restarts, a quickly taken free pass whilst the opponents are retiring is not permitted. If the place for the free pass is given within 7 metres of the goalline,the free pass is to be taken at or behind the mark on a line through the mark at least 7 metres from the goal-line.

At the free pass, the ball is held in two hands, off the ground and is passed through the air to a team member. The referee is to ensure that the opposition are 7 metres back before indicating that play is to commence. The receiver of the free pass must start from a line which is no more than 2 metres behind the passer. The passer must not run with the ball or dummy pass. Normal play resumes as the ball leaves the hand of the passer.

Following an infringement for:

(1) offside;

(2) high or late tackle;

(3) hand off/fend off (a hand off being the placing of an open palmed hand by the ball carrier against an opponent's face or body while a fend off is an outstretched arm by the ball carrier towards an opponent to discourage that person making a tackle);

(4) kicking (including fly-hacking ie kicking a loose ball on the ground); or

(5) obstruction;

Answer 2

Because of the amount of regulations involved in game it will be advantages to look at the IRB site as it keep all rules and regulations updated

www.irb.com/lawregulations/index.html

Answer 3

it is the same rules as football:)