Competition Rules
Competition Rules 2026
Click the button below to view and download the ACT Junior Rugby Union Rules of Competition.
In this document you’ll find all the information you need regarding the administration and conduct of games including: Eligibility of Players; Deferment of Matches; Number & Replacement of Players; Appointment & Attendance of Match Officials; Finals Eligibility & Format; Judicial Process and more.
The Rules of Competition are to be read in conjunction with the ACTJRU Constitution along with the World Rugby and Rugby Australia laws and policies for each age group and format of the game as listed below.
Girls Rugby
The ACTJRU’s girls’ rugby competition applies the ACTJRU Rules of Competition, except where a variation applies as set out in the ACTJRU Girls Rugby Rules of Competition via the button below.
This means the girls game is played in the same way as the boys competition for the U14, U16 and U18 age groups, as much as possible.
Laws of the Game
Pathways and Touch 7s
Game Management Guidelines
View the latest ‘Game Management Guidelines’. This document is to ensure that all participants at the community level are aware of the areas of the game which require more specific coaching and/or consistent refereeing.
U19 Australian Law Variations (U13-U19)
Australian U19 Law Variations can be found here.
Rugby 7s Crossfield U10-U12 and Full Field Law U13-U19
Rugby 7s Game Modifications for junior rugby matches
