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 8’S – TAG RUGBY
AGE:
Under 8 as on the 1st September at the start of the season.
TEAM SIZE:
Up to 10 players maximum. The WRU requires that both teams shall field the same number of players throughout the game.
PERIODS OF PLAY:
2 halves each of up to 10 minutes playing time – no extra time.
PLAYING AREA:
60m (L) x 40m (W) maximum. 45m (L) x 30m (W) minimum.
BALL SIZE:
Size 3.
COACH
QUALIFICATION:
WRU Level 1 Coach Award.
REFEREE QUALIFICATION:
WRU Level 1 Referees’Award.
GAMES:
No Inter Club / Inter School Leagues.Where teams have
MATCHES, COMPETITIONS, FESTIVALS:
Entered Festivals/Tournaments (which start and finish on the same day) it is recommended that each game should not exceed 7 minutes (maximum) each half.
TAG RUGBY RULES
7 minutes per team - unlimited replacements. Game to start and restart with a free kick on halfway. Team conceding try to restart. After six tags, ball is turned over to opposition. Tagged player must play ball (pass) within 3 seconds of being tagged. Tackler must hand tag back to attacking player before continuing to play. Player must have 2 tags before scoring a try. If player crosses line with 1 tag, he/she is brought back out 5 metres from the try line with the tag count continuing. Players must stay on feet to score a try.
