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Background to the Yarm Youth Rugby Section

Yarm Youth Rugby was launched in April 2004 as part of a strategy for continued club development. To enhance the section we have been paired with Stockton Rugby Club this season.

 

YYR Tag player @ Mowden Festival '05

 

Download the Induction Pack
 
Directions to Wass Way
 
 

 

         
   

The Induction Pack provides a background of information along with application and consent forms that must be completed as part of player registration.

Yarm Youth Rugby applies the RFU Continuum adapting the laws of the senior game. This is designed to allow boys and girls to progressively learn rugby skills and have fun at the same time.

 

 

If you need more information please speak to one of the coaching team or Email YYR

 

TAG Rugby

(Under 8)

 
  • The simplest form of the game:
  • Touch tackling.
 
  • No scrums or lineouts.
  • No more than seven players in a team.
     
 
  • Full tackling is introduced.
  • Non-contested scrums and lineouts.
 
  • No more than nine players' in a team.
  • Contested scrums are introduced at Under 10 and there are nine players in a side.

MINI Rugby

(Under 9 & 10)

 

MIDI Rugby

(Under 11 & 12)

 
  • Moving closer to the full game.
  • A team of twelve players consists of five forwards and seven backs.
  
  • Lineouts involve four players with no lifting or supporting allowed.
  • Scrums involve five players from each team.