Junior Rugby

“Good Clean Fun With Our Mates” – that is our motto at The Lions Rugby Union Club.

We provide the chance for players to be introduced to rugby union in a way that they can develop the skills to play while having fun and making friends. Junior rugby is available to both boys & girls and teams start at Under 6 and go through to Under 12s’. Under 6’s and Under 7’s do not tackle as they are introduced to the structure of the game.

The Lions Rugby Union Club offers a family friendly environment and excellent facilities. Parents are welcome to get involved at training, as volunteers at the club or simply as supporters to enjoy the games from the sideline. At Lions Rugby we encourage the players to be a part of a team environment where they can learn about Rugby, have fun and develop the skills to play. The great thing about Rugby Union is that it caters for all abilities and levels of experience.

The Australian Rugby Union has made a priority of implementing the new Kids Pathway that tackles any concerns a parent can have about the game. Rugby Union is a fun and exciting way for young children to learn valuable life skills such as leadership, team work, courage, sportsmanship and friendship in a safe environment. Coaches and referees are also trained to reduce risk and injury by being required to gain Smart Rugby qualifications.

The Australian Rugby Union has developed a junior rugby program that allows players to –
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Keep it simple, free flowing and enjoyable.

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Let the players develop skills with safety.
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Discourage any dangerous actions or unsafe practice.
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Adopt an educative, positive reinforcement approach.
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Ensure that players receive an equal chance to participate regardless of ability.

Programs

We have a variety of programs for Tiny Tots to Under 12’s

U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12
Game Style Small-sided games 7-a-side Tag 7-a-side Tackle 10-a-side Tackle 12-a-side Tackle 12-a-side Tackle 15-a-side Tackle
Skills Focus Evasion and Tag
Catch and Pass
Running
Scoring Tries
Enjoyment		 Evasion and Tage
Catch and Pass
Running
Scoring Tries
Enjoyment		 Tackle
Ruck
Mual		 Attack
Defence		 Kick in General Play
Contested Scrum and Line our		 Kick in General Play
Contested Scrum and Line our		 Positional Awareness
Playing Area 1/4 Field 1/4 Field 1/2 Field 1/2 Field Full field less 10m width Full field less 10m width Full Field
Playing Time 2 x small-sided games, then 2 x 10 mins tag games 2 x 15 mins 2 x 15 mins 2 x 20 mins 2 x 20 mins 2 x 20 mins 2 x 25 mins

Training

Friday nights from 4 February 2022 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Games

Saturday mornings

Uniforms

Uniforms are supplied by the club. At the commencement of the playing season, each player receives:

Shorts
Socks
Club polo shirt

Registration

From $170 for U6s & U7s, $230 for U8s, $250 for U9s and $270 for U10s, U11s and U12s per player. Discounts are available for more than one player from a family. Registration fee covers the ARU and QLD player insurances and liability.