Welsh International Festival Tournament Rules
Under 8 To Under 16 Inclusive
| Age Group | Type of Rugby | Ball Size | Start of Game | Tackling |
| Under 8 | Dragon Tag | Size 3 | Free Kick on Halfway | Tag - See Below (Under 8) For More Information |
| Under 9 | Up To 10 A Side Rugby | Size 3 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Under 10 | 10 A Side Rugby | Size 3 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Under 11 | *10 A Side Rugby | Size 3 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Under 12 | Rugby Cymru | Size 4 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Under 13 | Rugby Cymru | Size 4 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Under 14 | Rugby Cymru | Size 5 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Under 15 | Rugby Cymru | Size 5 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Under 16 | Rugby Cymru | Size 5 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Tackling |
| Age Group | Scrums | Line-Outs | Kicking | Hand off/ Fend off |
No of Players |
| Under 8 | No Scrums | No Line-Outs, Tap and Pass | No Kicking | No Hand Off/Fend Off On Any Part Of The Body | 7 A Side, Unlimited replacements |
| Under 9 | No Scrums | No Line-Outs | No Kicking In General Play, Own 22M Only | No Hand Off/Fend Off On Any Part Of The Body | Up To 10 A Side |
| Under 10 | Uncontestable Scrums | Non Contestable Line-Outs 3M From Touch, All Forwards Must Take Part | No Kicking In General Play, Own 22M Only | No Hand Off/Fend Off On Any Part Of The Body | 10 A Side |
| Under 11 | Passive Scrums | Contestable Line-Outs 3M From Touch, All Forwards Must Take Part | No Kicking In General Play, Own 22M Only | No Hand Off/Fend Off On Any Part Of The Body | 10 A Side |
| Under 12 | Scrums, Scrum Half Must Feed and Pick Up From Scrum | Contestable Line-Outs | Scrum Half Kicking In Own 22M Only | Full Hand Off/Fend Off | 15 A Side |
| Under 13 | Passive Scrums, No Pushing, Both Hookers May Strike For The Ball | Contestable Line-Outs | Kicking | Full Hand Off/Fend Off | 15 A Side |
| Under 14 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply |
| Under 15 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply |
| Under 16 | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply | Under 19 International Rugby Board Laws Apply |
Under 8
Tackler MUST hand tag back to attacking player before play continues. Player MUST have 2 tags before scoring a try. If player crosses line with 1 tag they are brought back 5 meters from the try line with tag count continuing. Players MUST stay on feet to score a try.