Tynedale RFC

Boys under the age of 14 (year 9) at the start of the season (September 1st) are eligible for the Under 14's.
Training and Matches are 10:30am on Sunday at Tynedale Park .

The key elements of the Under 14s Rules of Play are:
• Team numbers: a maximum of 15-a-side
• Maximum pitch size: 100 metres x 70 metres
• Ball Size: 4
• Maximum minutes each half: 25
• Contested 8 man scrum – the No.8 can pick up the ball from the
back of the scrum
• Introduction of the uncontested lineout
• Sin Bin: 5 minutes

We have an excellent and committed squad of players - new players are always very welcome.
Contact Andrew 07500558180
email: andrew@ssdos.co.uk

Penalties:
a) Following the below offences, a penalty will be awarded to the non-offending
team:
i. Foul play.
ii. Offside.
iii. When a tackler makes contact above the armpits.
iv. When a player prevents an opponent from passing the ball immediately
after a tackle.
b) When opponents are within 10 metres of the mark when a penalty kick is taken.

The Lineout (U14):
a) The lineout will be awarded from the touchline level with where the ball crossed
the line, to the opponents of the player who touched the ball before it went into
touch (other than a penalty kick directly into touch).
b) The ball must be thrown down the middle of the channel. If the throw is not
straight, a lineout will be awarded to the opposing team. If this throw is not
straight, a scrum will be awarded to the (team originally awarded the line out) on
the 15m line.
c) The lineout will be uncontested by up to 13 players from each team
d) No lifting or supporting of any kind is allowed.
e) Players not involved in the lineout must remain 10 metres behind the mark and
must do so until invited forward by the referee.
f) The lineout ends when the ball or a player carrying it leaves the lineout or the ball
goes beyond the 15m or into the 5m channel or when the attackers support players
bind on the catcher