Midi Rugby (U11 & U12)

U11 rugby consists of twelve players, five of whom who participate in the scrum, while in U12 rugby consists of thirteen players, six of whom who participate in a scrum. What starts the game is a drop kick. After the ball is drop kicked to the opposing team, they will then gather the ball and decide if they want to keep it in play, having the ball drop kicked again, or beginning a scrum in the center of the field. Player can also be called for aggressive actions which include, high/late tackling, an offside, kicking, or an obstruction to the player or the ball. Rucks are also allowed.

- Pitch maximum size 60x43m
- Ball: Size 4
- 20 mins each way
- Up to 12 a side (U11); Up to 13 a side (U12)
- 5 points for a try. 2 points for a conversion
- Allowed: 5 player scrums and lineouts for U11s. 6 for U12s. Some limited kicking
- Not allowed: fly-hacking, drop goals, penalty goals, hand-offs

 

In midi rugby we see some of the largest progressions as kids slowly and safely learn to tackle and enagage in the physical game. Everything is taken slowly, with a mindfulness of each player's ability and level of comfort. Come down and take a look for yourself!