2024 JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Junior rugby is for all girls and boys aged 5 to 18.
From April to September our winter rugby season sees players braving all elements in the name of the game. All teams have mid-week training sessions to ensure our players are fit and prepared to play in RugbyWA’s junior competitions held on a Saturday morning at both home and away venues.
READY TO REGISTER
Registrations are done through Rugby Xplorer
Need help with the registration process? Follow our step-by-step guide below
MID WEEK TRAINING
All teams train mid week at Lark Hill Sportsplex, Port Kennedy. Follow the link to check out our mid week training schedule for each age group
Each team requires a coach, manager, linesman & ground marshal. We encourage everyone to put their hands up to fill these roles. There are quick and free online courses to assist you on your volunteer journey.
It takes a team off the field to ensure the team on the field have an enjoyable rugby experience.
We are a volunteer Club – Rugby is a parent participation venture at RRUFC. We have volunteer coaches, administrators, and team managers and as such we all have family & work commitments. We understand that not everyone can volunteer in the Clubs operations BUT every participant/parent may be called upon to provide volunteer – coaching, managing, refereeing, ground marshaling, or set-up & pack down by team roster.
We are a KidSport registered Club
Eligible children in Western Australia can receive up to $300 per calendar year to cover the costs of joining any approved KidSport club. Follow the link below to see if your child is eligible.
Our Juniors
Under 6
(U6) Boys & Girls
born 2018 & 2019
U6 Rugby is all about having fun and developing rugby skills like… running with ball and making new mates. U6 is non-contact two handed touch. Games focus on introducing beginner players to the core rugby skills that will set them up for a life in the game. They include: Evasion, Ball Handling, Tag defense.
Under 7
(U7) Boys & Girls
born 2017
U7 Rugby is all about having fun and developing rugby skills like… running with ball and making new mates. U7 is non-contact two handed touch. Games focus on introducing beginner players to the core rugby skills that will set them up for a life in the game. They include: Evasion, Ball Handling, Tag defense, line outs and scrums.
Under 8
(U8) Boys & Girls
born 2016
U8s is a step up to a bigger size pitch and these rugby stars first year of tackle. The transition from non-contact rugby to contact rugby is managed by the introduction of safe tackling techniques at training. No contact above the shoulders and the importance of timing in tackles are reinforced to ensure safe games.
Under 9
(U9) Boys & Girls
born 2015
U9s play with 10 a side rugby on a half size field. Scrums and lineouts remain uncontested with five players now involved in each. The games are played as 2 x 20min halves with no kicking (apart from kick-off) allowed.
Under 10
(U10) Boys & Girls
born 2014
U10’s brings exciting extensions to the game rules bring U10 rugby another marker closer to the traditional game rules. Kicking is introduced as well as contests in both the lineouts and scrums as well as a move to full field (5m in on each side). They play 12 a-side and can also grab the kicking tee out to convert tries.
Under 11
(U11) Boys & Girls
born 2013
U11 teams play according to the same rules as the U10, giving them the opportunity to solidify and build on the skills and techniques learnt earlier. No lifting is allowed in the lineouts and the scrum push is limited to 1 meter to ensure age-appropriate player safety.
Under 12
(U12) Boys & Girls
born 2012
The full field is now our oyster as the U12s master the game in two 25-minute halves with a full 15 man side. Seven players join the contested lineout (no lifting), eight players go down in the scrum (1m push limit), and competition kicks off.
Under 13
(U13) Boys & Girls
born 2011
Traditional rugby rules apply with lifting in lineouts (by the shorts) introduced in U13 rugby. Competition ladders, final series and Premiership give these teams something tangible to work towards whilst coaches are diligently reinforcing safe tackling and scrum techniques.
Under 15
U15 Girls
born 2009 & 2011
10 a-side, girls only Friday night under lights fun. With the ability to either go up to 15 a-side or down to 7 a-side (player number dependent).
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Under 17
U17 Girls
born 2007 & 2008
10 a-side, girls only Friday night under lights fun. With the ability to either go up to 15 a-side or down to 7 a-side (player number dependent).
Under 14
U14 Boys
born 2010
In U14 the same rules apply as U13. Competition ladders, final series and Premiership give these teams something tangible to work towards whilst coaches are diligently reinforcing safe tackling and scrum techniques.
Under 15
U15 Boys
born 2009
Lifting at the legs is permitted in U15 when contesting lineouts is now allowed. Competition ladders, final series and Premiership give these teams something tangible to work towards whilst coaches are diligently reinforcing safe tackling and scrum techniques.
Under 16
U16 Boys
born 2008
Much of the same for U16 but the intensity dial has been turned up! Competition ladders, final series and Premiership give these teams something tangible to work towards whilst coaches are diligently reinforcing safe tackling and scrum techniques
Under 18
U16 Boys
born 2006 & 2007
The game time has stretched out to 30-minute halves, full World Rugby U19 laws; you’re in the big leagues now U18s.
RugbyWA makes provision for players in their dispensation policy to play in different age group to what the guidelines stipulate. Find everything you need to know about age group dispensation here.