Under 14 Age Group
Format: Progressive, adaptable, aligned to RFU Age Grade Laws
U14 key law summary
- Scrum: Contested 8-player, max 1.5 m push, no wheel >45°. No.8 can pick and run from base.
- Lineout: Introduction. Full numbers allowed, uncontested
- Kicking: Tactical kicking allowed; direct to touch from own 22 only if not carried back
- Tackle height: Below sternum
- Ruck: Full contest with safe entry and binding
- Maul: Allowed from lineout/open play, must move forward
- Match duration: 25 minutes per half
- Sin Bins: 5 minute sin bins introduced
RFU Reg 15 Appendix 8 - U14s Rules of Play