Rugby Rules

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