In England children's
rugby is regulated by the IRB Laws of the game, the IRB
Under 19 variations , the RFU Under 19 variations and the
RFU Continuum.
The Continuum covers all rugby under 12, in Wales a similar
but by no means identical set of rules exist known as the
Rugby Pathway. Touring sides in Wales should be aware of
the local variations especially
in respect of the earlier introduction of kicking and handing-off.
The RFU have also published a Child
Protection guideline with codes
of conduct for players, coaches, parents/spectators and
referees. All participants are urged to read and adhere
to the code. Most continuum games can include a mixture of
both boys and girls. In addition the RFU have published
guidelines for very young players.
At junior level the
girls normally play separately but there is slightly
more mixiing across year groups. Girls rugby is regulated
by the Womens RFU (see below).
LAW & REGULATIONS - DOWNLOADS (pdf format):
THE CONTINUUM
PART
1 General Regulations and guidelines
PART
2 Clubs & Schools responsibilities
PART
3 Mini Tag Rugby Under 7 & Under 8
PART
4 Mini Contact Rugby Under 9 & Under 10
PART
5 Midi
Rugby Under 11 & Under 12
PART 6
Younger players guidance
Welsh Rugby Pathway for Mini/Juniors
JUNIOR RUGBY
RFU Variations for Under 15 - Under 19 Rugby
IRB Under 19 Variations
GIRLS RUGBY - see WRFU
Variations and WRFU Youth Laws 2003
NORTH MIDLANDS JUNIOR CUP (Under 14 - Under 17)
A set of regulations exist for this competition although they
are out of date and well overdue for review. For what they
are worth the latest version we have is at least two years
old but better than nothing:
North Midlands
Junior Cup Regulations and (as they are referred to in theese regs
the NM Senior Cup Rules)
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