Juniors Rugby U10 – U18

Juniors Rugby begins from Under 10’s to Opens and grading will start from the U10’s age Group.

These age groups also follow the Pathway requirements that have been developed to increase activity levels for maximum participation and enjoyment. The Pathway provides an integrated and consistent approach to the development of U10 to U12 players, coaches and referees nationally.
U10-11s is a 12 a side (no Flankers or full back) game on modified pitch with some modified laws to ensure player safety whilst from U12s on its 15 a side game on a full field.
The great thing about Rugby Union is that it’s a game for a wide range of body types from the forwards who require strong stocky front rowers and Tall second rowers to the fast and agile backline players. There will always be a spot at Dural Rugby regardless of the players body shape, ability and attitude.
Grading of individual players will provide a culture and set of systems whereby players have the opportunity to develop their skills according to their physical attributes, rugby potential and attitude/commitment. Grading will aim to match players into teams in order to:

• Ensure player safety;
• Maximise enjoyment by matching teams / players to the most appropriate division.
• Maximise players game time each week with other players at similar skill levels.
• Initiate and encourage a balance between competitive and social aspects of the game.
• Assist with the transition into Representative pathways to promote Dural Players at higher and senior levels of the game.
• The prime objective in setting Club policy is to provide a consistent approach to grading our players into teams and grades, so that players, coaches & parents have a realistic and reliable expectation for the outcome of the grading process. Ultimately, recognizing the basic concept of grading, the outcome will result in higher and lower graded teams of differing standards.