U11 & U12 Age Grade Rugby
In addition to general Mini and Junior content, the England Rugby website contains comprehensive information relating to each age group.
This page provides links to information related to U11 and U12 mini rugby, including:
- A summary of key elements for each age group
- Regulation 15, which details the law variations for each age group
- Age Grade Rugby Regulation & Playing Updates for 2023-24
- Programmes and activities specifically intended for each age group
- Training and other material to support coaches of these age groups
The primary source of information is the RFU website, but other suitable material may be included
Key Elements for U11s & U12s
Related Information
Applies to U12 Boys (Year 7) and Girls U12 Single Age Band (Year 7)
This Age Grade Regulation & Playing Updates document includes the modifications to regulations for summer 2023…
Introduction to Kids First, which is aimed at U7-U13 boys and girls – the programme upskills…
As part of the Kids First offering, Kids First Skills Series is a library of Game…
This On Demand webinar focuses on how to safely and effectively coach and referee rugby to…
This On Demand webinar focuses on how to safely and effectively coach and referee rugby to…
Kids First Contact Rugby online course designed to help you coach and referee contact rugby for…
The Age Grade Rugby Codes of Practice explain how a rugby coach should approach the development…
An interactive guide for U11-U12 coaches supporting the delivery of Activate as part of every training…
Playlist of RFU ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos of Activate activities specifically designed for U11-U12 players
Playlist of RFU ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos of drills to introduce players to tackling
In April 2023, the RFU Council voted to adopt law changes to lower the tackle height…
Playlist of RFU ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos demonstrating the coaching of movement skills
Playlist of RFU ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos explaining and demonstrating the Principles of Play
Playlist of RFU ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos of drills, exercises and Masterclasses related to scrummaging
Principles of Scrummaging Continuous Coach Development (CCD) course aims to increase the number of players able…
Playlist of RFU ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos explaining and demonstrating Principles of Attack
Playlist of RFU ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos explaining and demonstrating Principles of Defence
In this webinar Stuart Lancaster presents principles and tips on coaching defence
In this webinar England coach John Mitchell explores the key principles of the breakdown and shares…
This course explores all areas around coaching the breakdown, whilst taking into consideration pictures that match…
Ugo Monye demonstrates warm-up/fitness exercise ideas for U11 – U14 age-grade players (originally broadcast during lockdown)
Danielle Waterman demonstrates warm-up/fitness exercise ideas for U11 – U14 age-grade players (originally broadcast during lockdown)
Danny Care demonstrates warm-up/fitness exercise ideas for U11 – U14 age-grade players (originally broadcast during lockdown)
