Year 7 & 8 - Under 12 & 13 Tackle

Keep it Positive on the Field and on the Sidelines.

Team Size: 15-a-side.

If a team doesn't have enough players, the game must be played with equal numbers.

Field Size: Full Field.

Ball Size: 4

Game Length: 60 minutes - 2x 30 minute halves.

Subs: All players must play half a game, including at least 2 full quarters.  Subs made at half or quarter time.

​​​​​​​Try: Worth 5 points. If score blow-outs are occuring (points differential of 35+), both coaches MUST meet and come to an agreement on how to generate a more even contest.

Conversion: Worth 2 points. Not to be taken any furtherout than 15m line.

Tackle: No Fending to face, head or neck region. Tackle must be below the sternum.

Penalty: Normal options apply.

Kick-Off: Normal.

Kicking: Encourage running and passing.

Lineout: Always 8 in a lineout. No lifting.

Scrum: Always 8 in a scrum. Push is limited to half a metre maximum.