Rules for 9s

The laws of the game are the same as standard rugby league laws with the following exceptions.

• Each team is allowed a squad of up to fifteen players, with no more than nine players on the field at any time.
• Unlimited substitutions are allowed from a named bench of six players.
• Games last for 18 minutes, divided into two 9-minute halves. There will be a 2-minute interval.
• Scrums consist of no more than 5 forwards, with 3 in the front row and 2 in the second row.
• After a try, a conversion is attempted by way of a drop kick. 
• When points have been scored the non-scoring team will restart the game with a tap restart from the centre of the half-way line.
• When a team is awarded a penalty then they restart with a tap, 10-metres in advance of where the infringement took place.