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