📋 Simple Rules

Objective: Score tries by grounding the ball over the opponent's try line

Basic Play:

• Teams of 4 players each
• Start with a tap at center field
• Move the ball forward by running and passing (backwards only)
• Defender removes tag to stop ball carrier
• Tagged player stops, places ball down, and retrieves their tag
• Play resumes with a pass within 3 seconds
• 6 tags allowed before possession changes to other team

Scoring:

• Try = 1 point (ground ball over try line)
• After scoring, restart with a tap from center

Key Rules:

• No kicking at any time
• No contact or blocking
• Ball must be passed backwards
• Tag must be clearly visible and attached properly
• Instant turnovers: Dropped ball, forward pass, or blocking = immediate possession change
• Out of bounds = turnover to other team

🎽 Kit Requirements

Essential:

• Tag belts with 2 tags per player (Velcro attachment)
• Standard rugby ball (size 4 for youth, size 5 for adults)
• Cones or markers for field boundaries and try lines
• Team jerseys or colored bibs

Field Setup:

• Quarter rugby field = approximately 35m x 22m per game
• Try zones at each end (5m deep)
• Clear boundary markings
• 4 fields can fit on one standard rugby pitch (100m x 70m)

Optional:

• Scoreboard or scoring app
• First aid kit
• Whistles for referees
• Substitution bibs