U7 & U8 Age Grade Rugby

U7 & U8 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 U7 and U8 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 U7s & U8s

Related Information

Applies to U7 Boys and Girls (Year 2)
Applies to U8 Boys and Girls (Year 3)
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Introduction to Kids First, which is aimed at U7-U13 boys and girls – the programme upskills…
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Kids First Tag Rugby online course, designed to help you coach and referee your U7 &…
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An interactive guide for U7-U8 coaches supporting the delivery of Activate as part of every training…
Playlist of RFC ‘Keep Your Boots On!” videos of Activate activities for U7s & U8s
Guidance for coaches & referees on best practice when refereeing children
Ugo Monye demonstrates warm-up/fitness exercise ideas for U10 and below age-grade players (originally broadcast during lockdown)…
Danielle Waterman demonstrates warm-up/fitness exercise ideas for U10 and below age-grade players (originally broadcast during lockdown)
Danielle Waterman demonstrates warm-up/fitness exercise ideas for U15 – U18 age-grade players (originally broadcast during lockdown)