Other New Rules

18 players for a 12-a-side Competition. We will aim for 15 in a team to give us 3 subs

Unlimited rolling substitutions

Players replaced due to serious injury are not allowed to return

Must be sufficient front row players to play at hooker, Loose Head Prop and Tight Head Prop to ensure that on the first occasion that a replacement prop is required and a replacement hooker is required one is available and play can safely continue

Any team which plays uncontested scrums in more than 2 Matches during the regular season, of which a maximum of 1 can occur in the last seven rounds, shall be deemed ineligible to participate in Finals Series

If the difference in score between two Teams reaches 50 points or more then the losing Team may call to stop the Match, irrespective of time remaining

Team Officials, in conjunction with the Referee, are expected to encourage the development and enjoyment of the game using ‘friendly game’ initiatives