Mini Rugby Continuum
Summary :
The Continuum should be viewed as a coaching pathway, which seeks to introduce children gradually to the full fifteen-a-side game. The following summary of the rules applied at each age is provided as a guideline to parents
BELOW THE DIAGRAM are links to the rules for each age grade
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U7 (Mini) |
U8 (Mini) |
U9 (Mini) |
U10 (Mini) |
U11 (Midi) |
U12 (Midi) |
U13-U18 (Jnr) |
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Non Contact (Tag/Touch)
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| Contact Rugby : |
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| Tackling |
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| Mauling |
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| Rucking |
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| Five-Man |
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| Eight-Man |
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| Two-Man |
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| Eight-Man |
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| Kicking |
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| Players in a Team |
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12 |
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| Players in a Squad* |
10 |
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15 |
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* Squad size limit is only imposed at festivals.
Note: it is not permitted to 'hand-off' a would-be tackler at any age in Mini or Junior Rugby.*
see the RFU website for details
See the Continuum Regulations 2009-10
