What competitions can girls' teams play in at each age?
Rule- England
- RFU
- Women's and girls' rugby
- Girls Under 11-Under 18 and adult women
- Regulation 15
- Gender Participation Policy
- 2026/27
- Players
The RFU Competitive Menu (Regulation 15, 2026/27) for girls' age bands:
| Format | Under 12/11 | Under 14/13 | Under 16/15 | Under 18/17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly, triangular, festival | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Waterfall competition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Knockout competition | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| League (with published tables) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
RFU national girls' competitions (each with its own competition regulations):
- National U16 Clubs Girls Cup and National U18 Clubs Girls Cup. These are the only national competitions that cluster teams (girls from two or more clubs combining) can enter.
- ACE (Academic Colleges & Education) Girls League, open to schools and colleges invited by the organiser, for players under 18 at midnight on 31 August of the season. Teams can name squads of 20 to 23.
Updated 21 Oct 2026