How does tag rugby work at U7 and U8?

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U7 and U8 play tag rugby. Contact rugby isn't allowed, and there are no kicks, scrums or lineouts. U7 U8 Team size 5-a-side 7-a-side Time 2 x up to 10 min (max 20) 2 x up to 10 min (max 20) Pitch Max 50m x 40m, min 40m x 30m Max 50m x 40m, min 40m x 30m Ball Size 3 Size 3 Key rules: After six tags the ball is turned over to the opposition. A tagged player must pass within 3 seconds. The tagger must hand the tag back before rejoining play. Persistent offending gives away a penalty. When a scrum would normally be awarded, play restarts with a tap and pass, and the opposition must retire 10m. When the ball goes into touch, play restarts with a free pass 5m in from the touchline. A player needs both tags to score. If a tag comes off while they're scoring, the try stands. A player who crosses the line with one tag is brought back 5m and the tag count continues. Substitutions are unlimited. Players leave and enter at the halfway touchline and hand over two tags to the substitute. Tags must be 37.5cm to 40cm long. Both teams must field the same number of players. Coach and referee qualification: WRU Tag Leaders Award. Tag can continue beyond U8 if both teams agree.

	U7	U8
Team size	5-a-side	7-a-side
Time	2 x up to 10 min (max 20)	2 x up to 10 min (max 20)
Pitch	Max 50m x 40m, min 40m x 30m	Max 50m x 40m, min 40m x 30m
Ball	Size 3	Size 3