U13 Rules & 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 - 5pts

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

Contest and pushing only at U13.

The push is limited to half a metre maximum.

Safety is paramount.

Lineout - 8 person

Lineouts can be contested.

There is to be no lineout lifting at any level.

Penalty - normal

Kicking(general play) - yes

Length of play - 2 x 30

Referee - yes

If no Playing Rugby referee, no tackling and no contested scrums.

Kick-off - Normal

There will be no lifting from kick-starts.