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Under 15 Age Group

Format: Progressive, adaptable, aligned to RFU Age Grade Laws


U15 key law summary

  • Scrum: Contested 8-player, max 1.5 m push, no wheel >45°. No.8 can pick and run from base.
  • Lineout: Introduction. Full numbers allowed, uncontested lifting. Pre-binding allowed on shorts
  • Kicking: Tactical kicking allowed; direct to touch from own 22 only if not carried back
  • Tackle height: Below sternum
  • Ruck: Full contest with safe entry and binding
  • Maul: Allowed from lineout/open play, must move forward
  • Match duration: 30 minutes per half
  • Sin Bins: 6 minute sin bins

RFU Reg 15 Appendix 9 - U15-U18s Rules of Play


Warmup

U15 Warmup