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Rams U13 Xrugby7s Festival

Rams U13 Xrugby7s Festival

Mark Pett-Ridge24 Apr 2019 - 20:55
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U13 Xrugby7s

On Sunday 28th we welcome squads from Bracknell, Newbury and Reading to our U13 Xrugby7s festival. PLEASE ARRIVE FROM 1pm

The aim of the festival is to give squads the opportunity to play a small format of rugby. The day will be informal with the aim of giving as many boys as possible a chance to play a shorter version of the game. We recommend the the half game rule and rolling substitutions

The game is based on the RFU new format of the game adapted to meet U13s regulations.
Details of the game can be found on the links hereafter:
https://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/find-rugby/play-rugby/xrugby7s/resources
https://www.englandrugby.com/mm/Document/MyRugby/Players/01/32/87/75/XRugby7sA4PosterFinal_V3_Neutral.pdf

Squads: 7 players, up to 5 replacements. Rolling substitutions when the ball is dead
Pitch Size: 70m x 50m (we will fit 2 pitches on a standard pitch)
Scoring:
Inside the max zone: 7 points
Outside the max zone: 5 points
Scrums: 3 players, no pushing but contested (both teams may hook the ball)
Mauls: Maximum 3v3
Rucks: Maximum 2v2
Restarts: Tap and play
Free kicks: Tap and play
Kicks: Must be directed into the ground
Tackling and hand offs below the armpit.
Games: 2 halves of 6 minutes, with 1 minute half time.

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