laws & regulations

Newport County Youth Rugby Football Club uses the USA Rugby youth rugby laws and guidelines. These are rugby laws which have been created and implemented to make the game safe and enjoyable for youth of all ages as well as offer a developmental pathway to full contact rugby.

Law Variations based on age group for the various tackle age groups can be downloaded at www.usarugby.org.

All players must have their (Club and Individual Participation Program) (CIPP) certification prior to playing any match.