forest junior Rugby
Mini Rugby
U6 – U9 Boys & Girls
Junior Boys Rugby
U10s – Opens Boys
Girls Rugby 10s & 7s
Age 10 – 17 Girls
Junior Rugby Registration: Minis, Junior Boys, Junior Girls 7s
Junior Rugby
Minis – Junior Boys – Girls 10s & 7s
At Forest we like to think of ourselves as the Family Club. We focus on providing a fun environment for players and parents alike. Our goal is to provide a fun and enjoyable environment for kids whilst teaching the basics of Rugby.
We believe in providing a fun environment for kids to play with their mates and develop their rugby skills. Winning is a by-product of this approach, not the driving force behind it.
As a result we pride ourselves on fielding teams in all age groups from Under 6’s to Opens (U18s) and Girls Rugby, the only club in our district to do so.
Season Information
This year we are looking forward to another exciting season of Tri-Tag Rugby for Under 6&7’s and improved tackle height laws for all Juniors that will make playing rugby safer and more fun for all. Starting with optional preseason fitness training (Under 10 – Opens) on Sunday February 16th 2025. Official training will commence for Minis and Juniors on Wednesday the 5th March 2025.
If you are new to rugby and would like to see what it’s all about, click here to find out more and register for our Try Rugby program.
Active Kids $50 Voucher
Click here and follow the steps to receive a $50 voucher that can be redeemed at time of registration.
Mini Rugby
Mini Rugby is a modified non-competitive game for Under 6 to Under 9 girls and boys. Teams consist of 5 to 10 players depending on the age group with the focus being purely on having fun.
U6 & U7 age groups play the Tri Tag format of rugby union, with no tackling or scrums. Click here to find out more about the Tri Tag game format.
U8 & U9 age groups introduce tackling plus non-competitive scrums and lineouts.
Minis Information
Minis rugby is played on Saturdays between 8am and 1pm and is always against Northern Beaches clubs. Teams are not graded, as we encourage friends to play together and have fun. For more information on the law variations for Under 6 to Under 9 age groups click here.
Teams / Age Groups
Forest Rugby will be fielding teams in each of the following mini age groups:
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- U6 – Turning 5 or 6 this year
- U7 – Turning 7 or under this year
- U8 – Turning 8 or under this year
- U9 – Turning 9 or under this year
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For any further information specifically on Minis Rugby, please email minis@forestrugby.com.au
Junior Boys Rugby
Junior rugby is played on Sundays between 8am and 1pm or Friday Nights after 6pm. Players and Teams are graded based on their ability to ensure even match ups and a safe playing environment.
Junior Boys Information
Training is held on Wednesday nights for most junior teams. Preseason optional fitness training begins on Sunday February 16th 2025. Official training will commence for all age groups on Wednesday the 5th of March 2025. For more information on the law variations for Under 6 to Under 12 age groups click here and for Under 13 + age groups click here.
Teams / Age Groups
Forest Rugby is the only club in our region that fields teams in all age groups, with most having 2 or 3 teams. This year we will field teams in the following age groups:
- U10 – Turning 10 or under this year
- U11 – Turning 11 or under this year
- U12 – Turning 12 or under this year
- U13 – Turning 13 or under this year
- U14 – Turning 14 or under this year
- U15 – Turning 15 or under this year
- U16 – Turning 16 or under this year
- Opens – Turning 18 or under this year
Junior Girls Rugby 10s & 7s
Forest Rugby offers girls aged 10 to 17 the opportunity to play competitive Rugby 10s and 7s against other girls from other clubs. Now entering the 8th year of our girl’s rugby program, we welcome girls of all skill levels to come to learn the game. Our qualified coaching team will teach even beginners the basics and help build girls’ confidence and skill levels throughout the year.
About Girls Rugby
See Minis Rugby above for Girls aged 5-9.
For Junior Girls (10 year old and up), the girls play in dedicated Girls Rugby competition on Sundays.
Training is held on Wednesday nights for Minis and Junior Girls teams.
Contact Info
For any further information specifically on Girls Rugby, please contact the club via email on girlsrugby@forestrugby.com.
Please see our Club contacts page for all other Club matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How old does my child have to be to play rugby?
Our youngest age group is the Under 6’s (5 a side Tri-Tag Rugby) with no minimum age rules. Whilst we have had some 4 year old’s start playing in the Under 6’s, most start playing at the age of 5 or 6.
- When do Junior teams train?
The majority of Junior teams train on a Wednesday night between 5pm and 8.40pm depending on the age group.
- When and how can I register to play?
You can register now, click here to see how.
- What is included in the registration fee?
Registration includes Club Socks, Club Shorts, Club Training Shirt (or Back Pack for Juniors every third year), Insurance, SJRU and ARU fees plus a club fee. Registration fees can be reduced by applying the Active Kids $50 voucher.
- How much are the registration fees?
Please see the Junior Registration page HERE for more details.