W E L S H R U G B Y U N I O N - R U G B Y P A T H WA Y
UNDER 13’S (15-A-SIDE) – RYGBI CYMRU
Under 13 as on the 1st September at the start of the season.
15 players: 8 forwards maximum 7 backs maximum. The WRU requires that both teams shall field the same number of players throughout the game, however if a player is sent off that team is disadvantaged.
2 halves of up to 25 minutes playing time – no extra time.
A full size field (100m x 70m maximum).
Size 4.
WRU Level 2 Coach Award recommended.
WRU Level 1 Referees' Award.
A passive scrummage will be awarded at all times: (i.e. no pushing); both hookers may strike for the ball. Both scrummages must be 3-4-1 formation i.e. 8 forwards maximum. A player who is a member of a scrum cannot pick up a ball from a scrum. Penalty: penalty kick.
Can follow round the scrum in accordance with normal IRB Laws.
Contestable Lineout: IRB Laws with the exception of Rule 2– The jumpers must attempt to win the ball unaided. On landing players may bind around the jumper.
Normal laws apply to kicking the ball out of the hand and on the ground in general play, free kicks and penalty kicks.
Penalties/free kicks the ball must be propelled from the hands. A penalty kick at goal will be allowed for offences commited only in the 22m area.
Swinging a player around by his jersey is dangerous and must be penalised with a penalty.
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