Mini’s Rugby

Most budding rugby players are introduced to the sport either at school or at a local rugby club. Tag rugby and touch rugby are the most popular forms of the game for younger children, for both boys and girls.

They promote key skills such as passing, scoring, movement and tactical awareness while the rules do not permit full contact.

Mini rugby is now provided by over 30 clubs in Somerset. It has been designed for children from Under 7 to Under 11 as a way of introducing rugby to youngsters in a fun and progressive way, prior to progressing to junior rugby at U12.

The younger age groups, from school year 1 to year 3 play tag rugby. This is a non-contact version of the game that focuses on passing, space awareness and running (hopefully towards the try line).

At school-year 4 and above, the players slowly progress, year by year, towards the full version of the game. Sessions are normally held on Sunday mornings and the season runs from the first Sunday in September through to the end of April.

For more information about individual clubs, visit the Find A Club section.