Under 11s rules and guidelines
Numbers on Field - 15
These numbers are maximums.
If a team doesn’t have enough players to start a game, they lose the game, but a game should then be played with equal numbers.
Field Size - Full
Try - 5 pts
If score blowouts are occurring (ie 35+ at halftime), both coaches must meet and come to an agreement as to how they can generate a more even contest.
Conversion - 2
Conversions are not to be taken further out than the 15m line.
Tackle - Yes
Tackle must be below the nipple.
No fending to the head, face or neck regions.
Subs - Quarters
There are no rolling subs.
All players must play a half game.
Also applies to representative games.
Scrums - 8 person
No contest and pushing.
Safety is paramount.
Lineout - 8 person
Lineouts can be contested from U11.
There is to be no lineout lifting at any level.
Penalty - normal
Kicking(general play) - yes
Length of play - 2 x 25
Referee - Yes
If no Playing Rugby referee, no tackling and no contested scrums.
Kick-off - Normal
There will be no lifting from kick-starts.