The following competition regulation applies for any match that leads in any way to a USA Rugby National Championship

• All matches shall be governed by IRB Law 3 with respect to substitutions and front row replacements. In particular, Law 3.14 “Union Specific Variations” will apply to front row replacements.

• Failure to have three trained and experienced front-row players at the start of a match will result in a forfeit.

• Teams shall submit a match roster nominating a maximum of 23 players – 15 starting players and a maximum of eight reserves.

• The table below indicates the required numbers of suitably trained and experienced front row players for different numbers of players on the match roster.

More details here
  

Possible scenarios:
  
The player is lifted and then forced or “speared” into the ground. Red Card

  
The lifted player is dropped to the ground from a height with no regard to the
player’s safety. Red Card.

  
For all other types of dangerous lifting tackles, it may be considered a penalty
or yellow card is sufficient.

Referees and Citing Commissioners should not make their decisions based on what
they consider was the intention of the offending player. Their decision should be based on an objective assessment (as per Law 10.4 (e)) of the circumstances of the tackle.

We are delighted to offer 'Rookie Rugby'; a very safe, non-tackle, easy-to-play game for both boys and girls!  'Rookie Rugby' is simple to understand, organize, teach and especially play.  

Rookie Rugby / Touch Rugby is designed as an introduction, to be played by boys and girls, ages 5-10 that are new to the game. Rookie Rugby/Touch Rugby is a seven-a-side game in which the tackle is replaced by a tag. The ball-carrier is tagged by an opponent, with two hands between waist and knee. After a tag the ball carrier must pass the ball to a team-mate immediately or release it. There is complete emphasis on players running with the ball, evading opponents, supporting the ball-carrier, passing, scoring and, perhaps most importantly, having fun

This new game is the first level of the 'Rugby For All' continuum which serves to clearly map out the development pathway for players.  

To find a team near you or start a program, please email info@coloradoyouthrugby.com or call 303.523.7336

It can be downloaded here:
www.usarugby.org/media/EDocs/USARugby_GMG2009.pdf

Youth rugby in Colorado continues to grow, and we need more coaches, referees to help show future ruggers the intricacies of our great game.

Old Boys and Girls, are invited to give back to the game, and active players are always welcome.

Please reply to:
J.R. Lapierre
303.523.7336
jrlapierre2004@yahoo.com

Colorado Youth Rugby

1. Check Schedule & contact the assigned referee 3 days prior to match for confirmation of time & place.
2. Pitch to be marked as per Law book.
3. All goal posts and obstructions to be padded.
4. All sidelines to have Russell Ropes, 5 meters from touchline (this means both sidelines from try line to try line.
5. All clubs to have ERRFU Match report form and ERRFU player ID cards to referee 10 minutes prior to match.

IF THE REFEREE DOES NOT HAVE BOTH CLUBS ID CARDS AND MATCH REPORT FORM PRIOR TO THE MATCH, THE OFFENDING CLUB WILL HAVE A FORFEIT AND WILL BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE.
(THIS COULD MEAN BOTH CLUBS)