More players, hand-offs, five in a scrum, longer games - the game is nearly fully evolved now. It's never too late to join a rugby team though...

Get in touch with the manager and coach: email U12@wmrfc.co.uk

Alistair Wood, Head coach, 07900 061329
U12 Manager, Scott Roberts, 07768 175716

The key rules are...

• Team numbers: A maximum of 12 a-side
• Maximum pitch size: 60 metres x 43 metres
• Ball Size: 4
• Maximum minutes each half: 20
• Continuation of the contested strike
• Nearest 5 players in a scrum (all players trained, late specialisation)
• No limit on numbers contesting for the ball including in the maul and ruck
• Introduction of the hand off below the armpits

Click here for the age group rules of play (effective from 1 August 2019)