Under 12 Boys
New Laws
These are the new laws introduced by the RFU at the Under 12 age group to help children play and develop their rugby skills, with each age group progressing incrementally through the game's core elements.
Ruck - Unrestricted
Rucks are now unrestricted; full ruck laws apply with no restriction to player count from either side.
- No restrictions to number of players that can be in a ruck.
- A ruck is considered a ruck when 1 player from either side is competing for the ball
- Players must enter ruck from their own sides.
Maul (unrestricted)
Maul rules and permitted numbers are age dependent. U11 has a strict 3v3 limit.
- Maul's are now no longer limited in their player count.
- A maul starts when the ball carrier is held by one or more opponents.
- The ball carrier's knees must not touch the ground. If they do, it becomes a tackle.
Scrum — (5v5)
U12 introduces second rows with a 5v5 contested strike only scrum; pushing is not permitted.
- 5v5 formation of the closest with contested hooking/strike but no push.
- Focus on hooking technique and safe engagement sequence.
- Prepares players for the larger contested scrums at U13+.
Hand-off / Fend
Hand-off allowed from younger grades but must be executed safely (no contact with head/neck).
- Hand-off must be using the hand, below the armpits.
- Technique coaching emphasised; dangerous fends are sanctionable as foul play.
Meet the team!
Coach
Simon Lewis
Assistant Coach
Seb Hakiel
Assistant Coach
Kevin Morton
Assistant Coach
Darren O'Donovan
Training Details
Sundays 1130-1