What makes T1 Rugby inclusive?

T1 Rugby can be played across the genders, creates friendships, team connections and confidence, and has local flexibility where elements of the game can be adapted for local needs. It fits perfectly with new and existing rugby players and is rugby as we know it, without the contact.

What are the basic rules of T1 Rugby?

T1 Rugby is non-contact with 7 players, 2x10 minute halves, half a pitch, and touch or flag tackles.

What resources are available for T1 Rugby?

Access official Youth and High School resources including rules of the game, lesson plans, referee guides, rugby skills guides, tackle triangle resources, games, referee tips, and infographics. Connect with USA YHS to get your program started.

T1 Rugby

A New, Fun, & Exciting Way To Play

Q: What is T1 Rugby?

T1 Rugby is the official non-contact game, built by World Rugby to mirror the principles of the game. The game is fun, fast, safe, and easy for everyone to participate. It is inclusive across genders, easy to teach and referee, and playable on grass, turf, or in the gym.

The official non-contact game, built by World Rugby to mirror the principles of the game we all love —The game is fun, fast, safe, and easy for everyone to participate.

Explained

A Fast & Fun game for Everyone

T1 Rugby is inclusive across genders, easy to teach and referee, and playable on grass, turf, or in the gym, making it a natural entry point for new players and a flexible addition to any PE or club program.

Inclusive can be played across the genders

Creates friendships, team connections and confidence

Local Flexibility - Elements of the game can be adapted for local needs

Fits perfectly with new and existing rugby players

Rugby as we know it, without the contact