Junior Rugby
U10-U12
Junior Rugby has Sydney-wide competitions that are graded (A to G). Grading is important because it means kids of similar ability are graded to play against one another maximising safety and enjoyment.
u10 - U12 Junior Rugby
Contact our Juniors VP
If you have any questions please contact our team:
- Raiders Juniors VP - Ben
- juniors@raidersrugby.com.au
From U10 we join the Sydney Junior Rugby Union (SJRU) competition. Junior Rugby has Sydney-wide competitions that are graded (A to G). Grading is important because it means kids of similar ability are graded to play against one another maximising safety and enjoyment. SJRU also has a weight policy, which means boys that are over (or under) weight thresholds are assessed for safety reasons.
The U10 and U11 age groups play 12 a side games and on a full-length field, although narrower. The games are fully contested but the rules of the game have been modified in order to create exciting rugby for both the players and the spectators.
Games are played on either Friday night or Sunday and are played at venues from Drummoyne to Hornsby across to Newport and down to Mosman.
Raiders field multiple teams per age group across Under 10 to Under 13. Boys aged over 13 years old are encouraged to register and play for Manly Savers which provides the best pathway to retain teenage boys in junior club rugby.
Registration is available online or via the Rugby Xplorer App. Choose XVs Junior as the registration type.
| Training: | TBC |
| Game Day: | Friday Night or Sunday. |
| Length of Play: | 2 x 20min halves. |
| Ground Size: | Full field less 10m in width. |
| Number of Players: | 12 players on the field |
| Ball Size: | Size 4 |
| Tackle: | Yes, must be below shoulder height, no fending to the face or head allowed. |
| Scrum: | Contested: 6 players from each team, pushing of no more than 1m allowed. |
| Training: | TBC |
| Game Day: | Friday Night or Sunday |
| Length of Play: | 2 x 20min halves |
| Ground Size: | Full field less 10m in width |
| Number of Players: | 12 players on the field |
| Ball Size: | Size 4 |
| Tackle: | Yes, must be below shoulder height, no fending to the face or head allowed |
| Scrum: | Contested: 6 players from each team, pushing of no more than 1m allowe. |
| Training: | TBC |
| Game Day: | Friday Night or Sunday |
| Length of Play: | 2 x 25min halves |
| Ground Size: | Full field |
| Number of Players: | 15 players on the field |
| Ball Size: | Size 4 |
| Tackle: | Yes, must be below shoulder height, no fending to the face or head allowed. |
| Scrum: | Contested: 8 players from each team, pushing of no more than 1m allowed. |
key dates & Training
Our key dates are listed in the event calendar. This will include further information for:
- Proposed Trial Dates for all Juniors
- SJRU Gala Trials (Teams are formed, then graded by SJRU)
- First Round of the Season
Proposed Training held at Bantry Bay Reserve as follows
u10s – Thursday, 5-6:30pm
u11s – Thursday, 6:30-8pm
u12s – Wednesday, 6:30-8pm
Coaches/Managers
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