CHALLENGE THE GAME

Matches must be brought to an end if:

• (a) at Under 7s to Under 13s the try difference rises to more than six;

• (b) at Under 14s to Under 18s (including girls dual U14/13 band) the points difference is more than 50 points.

There are a number of ways that a game may be modified to ensure that it does not become too one sided:

Team ChallengeS :

• Mix the teams.

• Swap positions of dominant players or units (forwards/backs).

• Must make at least x number of passes before scoring.

• The losing team, down by x try scores, may ask for a specific player to be substituted, or set their challenges.

• Allow an off side player for the losing team.

• Create different scoring zones, e.g. dominant team must score between the posts without using the dead ball area as a run in.

• The winning side must kick on the last phase of play before scoring.

• In defence the stronger team may not contest possession.

• In attack the stronger team may only have 1 or 2 players in a breakdown, encouraging offloads.

• The stronger team after x number of rucks, the ball must be box kicked away.

• Any line breaks by the stronger team must have a x number of passes before a player may score.

• For the stronger team restrict where line breaks may be made.

PLAYER ChallengeS :

• Swap player positions.

• Player x may only hold the ball for 5 seconds.

• Swap individual player positions.

• Dominant player may be touch tackled.

• Weaker player has Super powers.

Law Manipulation:

• For the dominant team – Scrum = Free kick, Free kick = Penalty and Penalty = Sin Bin

• Restarts after a score are moved closer to the winning sides try line.