Under 10's is part of the 2nd stage of the 3 stages of mini / midi rugby.

• 9 players in a side, 3 forwards (2 props and a hooker), 6 backs 
• The object of the game is to score a try worth 5 points
• No Kicking
• No Handing or Fending off tacklers, no barging or scrag tackles (grabbing someone and swinging them round).
• Full contact tackling.
• Any tackle at or above armpit height is considered dangerous! not allowed and will result in a penalty against you.
• Free-passes are used when starting or restarting the game and are awarded for penalties.
• At a free start the starter cannot run with the ball and the receiving player can not run from more than 2 metres behind passer – opponents 7 metres away on line parallel to goal line.
• During a free-pass players must be behind the ball carrier, whilst the opposing team must be 7 metres back towards there own try line.
• Scrum – 3 player front row, contested scrum (pushing permitted and either side can win the ball) a scrum is awarded when the ball is knocked or passed forward.
• The team awarded the scrum, scrum half puts the ball in from the left.
• When scrummaging listen to the referee and follow his instructions, which should be Crouch, Touch, Hold, and Engage.
• Do not begin to push till the ball has been put into the scrum. The scrum should not go any further than 1.5 meters or rotate more than 45 degrees.
• The opposing team not putting the ball into a scrum must remain 7 metres behind the scrum, with their scrum half directly behind the scrum. They are not allowed to move until either the ball emerges or the scrum half who is receiving the ball places his hand on it.
• Line Out – 2 person, contested line out between 2m and 7m from touchline. Third player throws in straight. The ball can be won by either teams. Quick throw is NOT allowed.
• Offside Line (Line Out) – All backs must be 7m from the line of touch except the scrum halves and the opposing thrower who must remain in the 2m line from touch.
• If the whistle blows you should IMMEDIATELY stop what you´re doing and stand still. This is especially important when scrummaging stop everything and stand up.