{"id":454,"date":"2013-02-11T00:28:53","date_gmt":"2013-02-11T00:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roosrugby.com.au\/rugbyclub\/?page_id=454"},"modified":"2024-04-09T21:40:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T11:40:52","slug":"u8-u9-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roosrugby.com.au\/rugbyclub\/rules-of-rugby\/u8-u9-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"U8 & U9 Minis Rugby Rules & Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"

U8 and U9<\/h2>\n

General<\/em><\/h3>\n

Playing area\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 60-70m (touch line to touch line) x 35m*
\nPlayer numbers\u00a0 \u00a0 10 per side* (If teams short in numbers, second row to drop out of scrum.)
\nBall\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mini (size 3)
\nTackle\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Yes
\nTime\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a020 minutes each way (5 minutes half-time)
\nScoring\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Try 5 points; conversion (in front) 2 points.
\nBy agreement, the numbers of conversions may be limited to free up playing time in the U8\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Kick<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start game \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Punt or drop-kick*
\nRestart \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Punt or drop-kick (try scorers kicks off\u2013note this is a change for 2010 season)
\nPenalty \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Tap or kick for touch*
\nDrop-out \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Drop-kick from mid-point of 15m line (mostly N\/A)
\nGeneral play \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 No kicking, no toeing through
\nKick for goal \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Drop-kick in front* (By agreement, limit conversions in the U8\u2019s)<\/p>\n

Scrum<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Features \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Non-contested (team who put in wins the ball)
\nNumbers \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05 players (3-2)*
\nPush \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Non-push
\nScrum-half \u2013 A \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Attacking scrum-half must pass the ball
\nScrum-half \u2013 D \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Defending scrum-half cannot go past mid-line
\nNo. 8 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 N\/A
\nOffside line \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05m from last feet (rucks and mauls offside is last feet)<\/p>\n

Lineout<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Features \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Non-contested (team who throws in wins the ball)
\nNumbers \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Hooker + 4 players
\nLength \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04m-10m
\nSpacing \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01m between teams
\nThrow \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Down the line of touch (but non-contested, so OK if not straight)
\nNot straight \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Have 1 more attempt
\nBeginning \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ball leaves thrower\u2019s hands
\nEnd \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Scrum-half has passed the ball or play is stopped
\nOffside \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05m from line of touch
\nSupport \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0No supporting or lifting<\/p>\n

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Rucks<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

ELV \u2013 If ball unplayable, free kick to team not in possession at start of ruck (ie. use it or lose it).<\/p>\n

Mauls<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

ELV \u2013 If ball unplayable, free kick to team not in possession at start of maul (ie. use it or lose it).<\/p>\n

Rucks & Mauls \u2013 Gateway<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preferable for players to enter \u2018through the gate\u2019, but latitude required. In diagram below, only penalise Team A for entering in the shaded zone. Slightly less latitude allowed for U9. Be generous to allow a free-flowing game.<\/p>\n

Rucks & Mauls \u2013 Playing the Ball<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Players not to handle the ball when off their feet.<\/p>\n

Kicks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kick-off \/ Restart.
\nTry scorers team kicks off (new for 2010).
\n5m \u2018free zone\u2019 for receiver.
\nIf ball goes over try line or sideline, kick off again.<\/p>\n

Penalty and Free Kicks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Under ELVs selected offences will be reduced from penalty kicks to free kicks.
\nPenalty \u2013 options are tap restart (preferred) or scrum.
\nDiscourage kicks for touch (since line outs take too long). No kicks for goal.
\nFree kicks \u2013 options are tap restart (preferred) or scrum.<\/p>\n

Conversion<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Encourage drop-kick. Punt also permitted (since drop-kick difficult for many players).<\/p>\n

Scrums & Lineouts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Offside<\/em><\/p>\n

ELV \u2013 Offside line for attacking players not in the scrum is now 5metres behind the hindmost foot of the scrum.
\nELV \u2013 Scrum-half must be 2 metres back from line out.
\nELV \u2013 The defending players not in line out must retire 5 metres.
\nDefence cannot move up until 5\/8th has caught the ball.
\n(Referee or coach to hold up one arm and shout \u201cHold\u201d, then \u201cOK\u201d when defence can move up).<\/p>\n

Tackle<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When tackled \u2013 must present the ball immediately.
\nPlayer to roll away after making a tackle.
\nPlayers must be on their feet to play at the ball.
\nELV \u2013 all offences at the tackle are free kicks.<\/p>\n

Etiquette<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

All players to shake hands before and after the game.
\n3 cheers for opposition and 3 cheers for ref after the game.<\/p>\n

Refereeing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Who?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Each team to preferably supply a referee for half the game.
\nHigh tackles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Penalise any contact above the shoulders.
\nShoulder charge\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Penalise any pushing \u2013 arms must come in contact when making a tackle
\nPushing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Penalise any pushing \u2013 arms must come in contact when making a tackle
\nFending\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Penalise any contact above the shoulders. Fend must be a push, not a hit.
\nBack-chat\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Penalise any dissent.
\nOff the ball infraction\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05 minute \u201ctime out\u201d (new for 2010)
\nDirty\/rough play\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05 minute \u201ctime out\u201d (new for 2010)
\nKnock-ons\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Allow generous discretion. (Less discretion allowed for multiple knock-ons). Do not pack down a scrum unless an obvious immediate advantage to the attacking team. Knock-on from a kick-off is always \u201cPlay on\u201d.
\nLineouts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-contested lineouts are especially boring! Be lenient on players running out. If only marginal, call \u201cPlay on\u201d. Coaches to encourage all players to avoid the sideline.
\nMouthguards\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Encourage the use of mouthguards.<\/p>\n

Coaches \u2013 U9<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Off the field from round 9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Download the Pre Game Management Sheet<\/a><\/div>\n

Download the Supplementary Notes<\/a><\/h4>\n

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