Eastern Counties Rugby Union

Regulations attached below-

These Rules of Play, in which the XV-a-side game starts at U14, are the stated maximums that players can progress in that year, and it’s important that coaches and teachers ensure that players have the ability, competence and confidence before progressing.
Age Grade Rugby Brochure
An updated version, following a minor edit, of the brochure is attached and should replace any previous versions. A printed batch of these have been sent to Honorary Secretaries in clubs along with Teachers in Charge of rugby in schools and colleges across the country for them to share with coaches, staff and parents ahead of the new season. The document includes confirmation of all the Rules of Play and competitive menu and helpful information to keep our player’s safety at the front of everyone’s minds.
Line out at U14-U16
The line out changes at U14-U16 are confirmed and can be observed in the Age Grade Brochure and Regulation 15. Further information about these changes will follow in the coming weeks and these changes will be supplemented by a specific line out CPD and supporting video resources.
In the lead up to the start of the season we will be ensuring, via direct mail and social media, that these changes are communicated to all involved in the delivery of Age Grade Rugby. These changes, based on the principals of ”Player Centred, Development Driven and Competition Supported” should be considered by coaches and teachers within all their training sessions and games. These changes follow robust research and consultation within the game starting in 2011 and their impact will be reviewed annually.
As ever, further information can be found at www.englandrugby.com/agegraderugby and if you have any specific questions on Age Grade Rugby please do contact us on agegraderugby@rfu.com. Please remember to pass on this information so that everyone is informed and ready to enjoy another great season in 2016-17.
Thanks for your support,
Mark.

Mark Saltmarsh | Head of Education Development | Rugby Football Union | Rugby House | Twickenham Stadium | 200 Whitton Road | Twickenham | TW2 7BA | Tel: +44 20 8831 7658 +44 7740 565 061 |Fax: | marksaltmarsh@rfu.com | www.englandrugby.com