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.