U12 Mixed Pathway
Here are the laws for the WRU Mixed Pathway. Have a read through and if you have ANY questions, then please come and speak with one of the coaching staff.
Please be advised that the laws on this page are WRU Pathway Laws which are variations of some of the World Rugby Laws. If a Law is not outlined on this page please refer to the full World Rugby Laws.
In addition to the Mixed U12s Pathway Laws please find below the 'Recommended Pathway Laws' for female U12s only which, is an alternative approach to allow for a graduated journey into the full game.
Please note that Pathway Laws do change so please check back regularly.
GENERAL:
Age: Under 12 as on the 1st September at the start of the season. A player may only play up one year.
Ball Size: Size four.
Coach Qualification: WRU UKCC Level one
Referee Qualification: WRU Level one Award
Pitch: Full pitch
Periods of Play:
Two halves of up to 25 minutes playing time, maximum 50 minutes - no extra time.
Scrum:
All scrums must follow the World Rugby process of crouch, bind and set
Eight person contested scrummage with 0.5m maximum push, no wheeling
Both hookers may strike for the ball
Both scrummages must be 3-4-1 formation
The number eight can pick up the ball from the scrum
Lineouts:
Full lineout, uncontested, no catch and drive
No lifting
Penalty: Penalty kick to the non offending team
The ball must enter the lineout above head height
The ball must be passed from the lineout
No shortened lineouts
The lineout ends according to World Rugby laws
Ruck:
When the ball is playable referees will immediately shout “Use it” and the attacking team will have 5 seconds to move the ball away from the contact area
Penalties:
Players may tap and run if a PK is awarded
A hand-off to the chest is permitted however, hand off to the face is not permitted
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U12’s Female Only Pathway Recommendation
Below outlines the recommended pathway for the Under 12’s age group. The rationale for the pathway following a smaller sided game is to Increase the spacial awareness of players whilst continuing to focus on tackle technique. The U12’s age group is a single year age group. This is based on insight gained from focus groups in year 7 where the concerns were raised around playing with females a year up. The age see’s large transition in both personal development and education.
COACH'S ROLE:
Continue to develop an understanding of the game and increase skills
Continue to develop the tackle technique of individuals
Continue to develop a fun and inclusive environment that encourages all to have a positive experience
General
AGE:
Under 12 as on the first of September at the start of the season
A player that is PLaying U11s mixed (10 at start of season) can play up into this age group
TEAM SIZE:
7 a side 3 forwards and 4 backs
The WRU requires that both teams shall field the same number of players throughout the game, however if a player is sent off that team is disadvantaged
Rolling substitutions are permitted
PERIODS OF PLAY:
Two halves of up to 10 minutes playing time, maximum 20 minutes - no extra time per fixture
The WRU Recommends that Female hubs promote round robins and/or festivals to maximise playing opportunities
PLAYING AREA:
A full size field marked out to 70m (length) x 50m (width)
BALL SIZE:
Size Three
COACH QUALIFICATION:
UKCC Level one. UKCC Level two Coach Award recommended
REFEREE QUALIFICATION:
WRU Level one Award
Scrums:
All scrums must follow the World Rugby process, crouch, bind, set
Scrums are uncontested
Both scrummages must have 3 in the scrum. Where numbers are increased to 12 the number in the scrum will be 6
At all times numbers must be matched
The Ball needs to be thrown in according to World Rugby Law
Scrum Half:
The offside line for the scrum half at a scrum is the midline of the scrummage
The scrum half may pass or run from the scrum
Lineout:
Minimum numbers of 2 in the lineout, uncontested, no catch and drive. No lifting. Penalty: Penalty kick to the non offending team
The ball must enter the lineout above head height
If the ball is knocked on the opposition will have the choice of a lineout or scrum
The ball must be passed from the lineout
No shortened lineouts
The lineout ends according to World Rugby laws
Kicking:
The non scoring team to re-start with a drop kick
Kicking is allowed anywhere on the field
Penalty:
For Touch in own half. No option for posts
Free Kick:
Tap and pass in any area of the field
Kick Off:
Drop kick
Conversion:
Teams can kick at goal after a try from in front of the posts
Penalties:
Penalties may be kicked from the hand to touch in own half
For tap penalties, a player must place the ball on the ground and tap it forward with the foot or drop the ball on to the foot
If a try is scored a kick from directly in front of the post can be taken by the try scorer or a nominated kicker
Hand Off:
A hand-off to the chest is permitted
There will be no hand off to the face
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