Mini rugby, New Image Rugby etc is a form rugby union, which is designed to introduce the sport to children. It uses a smaller ball and pitch than standard rugby, and has nine players a side.[1]
Invented in England in 1970, mini rugby was soon taken up by both the English RFU and the WRU.[1]
There are four backs, and five forwards. There is no pushing in a mini rugby scrum, which is made up of - two props, a hooker and a second row.
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Midi rugby is the "bridge" between mini rugby and the proper game. It is played twelve a-side.[1] For the under 12s this is altered to 13 a-side.
Mini rugby is known in Wales as "dragon rugby", in Ireland as "leprechaun rugby" and Australia as "walla rugby".[1]
Well known English players who came up through the mini rugby system include Jeremy Guscott, Jeff Probyn and Ben Clarke.[1]
  | IRFU "about mini rugby" - Irish Rugby : About Mini Rugby |
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