Back2Basics Rugby 7s rules outline team structure, game timing, scoring, and conduct. These guidelines ensure fast-paced, fair, and safe matches while keeping the competition exciting for all players.
Rugby 7s Rules
- All players must be over 18 years of age
- No jewellery, sports watches or bracelets can be worn on the field
- Only 1 professional player allowed per team - Professional player is anyone that is paid or sponsored to play rugby in any format
- All teams will be divided into pools with a round robin format. If required, more than one venue could be utilised to cater for all registered teams
- No intoxicated players will be allowed on the field
- Each game is 7 minutes per half with 1 minute half time
- Each team is made up of 10 players - 7 players on the field and 3 subs
- Pre-match both teams need to line up by half time of the current game - so as to ensure timely rotation of games where a coin toss will take place
- Standard rugby score applies - Try = 5, Conversion = 2, Drop goal = 3
- Win = 5 points, Draw = 2 points, Loss = 0 points, Within 5 = 1 point
- Playoffs - In case of a tie, 3 min will be added and if still no winner, goal kicks from 30m mark
- Standard Rules: Normal rugby rules, Scrums Formation: 3 players from each team, Subs allowed throughout game
Disciplinary Action
- Any player guilty of fighting or retaliation of any form will be suspended for a minimum of 3 games
- Any player guilty of chirping referees or bringing the game into disrepute will be suspended for a minimum of 5 games
- A yellow card = 1 minute / 4 yellow cards = 1 red card
- A red card = 3 minutes (the same player cannot play again)
- Two red cards = automatic event suspension
- Teams who continue to break the rules and accumulate too many cards will have points deducted or be banned from the event
- All suspensions and bans from other clubs will also count at this event
- Teams will be punished for their fan’s misbehaviour either by points deduction or a total ban on their fans
- Players who are banned will also be banned from attending the festival and all its activities and its affiliates
